Soft Landing Programme (WSL SLP)

WSL

Belgium

Service ID:

EP74S3
Service description

This Soft Landing Programme is a service offered to EIC Accelerator beneficiaries who are not based in the Walloon Region. It provides comprehensive assistance and support to these companies as they seek to enter the European market through Belgium. The programme's main objective is to help these companies establish a strong presence in Wallonia by providing a dynamic environment and a wide range of services. These services encompass facilitating the creation of a legal structure, conducting essential market and intellectual property checks, and aiding companies in adapting their products and services to meet European standards and obtain necessary certifications. The programme also supports companies in accessing public authorities and investments while helping them implement good governance in line with Belgian/European regulations. Furthermore, our programme features intensive coaching provided by WSL's dedicated team of Business Coaches (BUCs), strategically located throughout Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium. These highly skilled coaches are engineering specialists with valuable entrepreneurial experience. They are here to offer personalised guidance and support, catering to locally specific aspects, including HR and administrative tasks (e.g., streamlining bank account opening, company registration, engaging with social secretariats, and more). In this mission, WSL will provide access to its extensive local and international network, which includes potential customers, and public and private investors. Additionally, thanks to its specific affiliation, WSL can support startup in dedicated international programmes such as the European Defence Fund or NATO Innovation Programme for dual-use technologies: DIANA. This latest programme offers extensive mentorship for defence and civil markets as well as access to worldwide first-class test centres, investors, and customers in dual-use technologies. Once established in Wallonia, the company can avail itself of numerous and extensive funding support opportunities offered by the Walloon, Belgian, and European administrations. Furthermore, the programme ensures that companies benefit from ongoing supervision and guidance from the WSL team, as well as access to a community of startups, scaleups, and well-established companies.

Sector
Deeptech
Technology Readiness Level
TRL 7 – System prototype demonstration in operational environment
TRL 8 – System complete and qualified
TRL 9 – Actual system proven in operational environment
Financial requirements

The price is €6000/EIC beneficiary. Additionally, a monthly fee of €500 will apply for a maximum period of 2 years.

Disclaimer related to service

The upfront cost for initiating the settled-in service is €6000. This includes legal support for the creation of the company and other legal aspects (WSL Start). The service also includes support by an experienced business coach (WSL SUPPORT) for an average of six hours per month. Following the initial payment, there will be a monthly fee of €500 for support services. This monthly fee can continue for a period that can be extended up to 2 years. Additional services not included in this package may be available from WSL at extra cost. 

The start date of the call for service: 26/03/2024. 

The start date for service implementation: 15/10/2024.

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