CrossRoads Invites Innovative Proposals Focused on Sustainability and Digitalization
Brussels, Friday, 8 August 2025.
The CrossRoads initiative seeks project proposals targeting sustainability, circular economy, healthcare, and digitalization, opening for submissions on September 11. It aims to foster collaboration between French and Dutch SMEs.
Incentives and Collaboration Framework
The CrossRoads France-Wallonie-Vlaanderen initiative is designed to promote cross-border collaboration between SMEs (small and medium enterprises) from France, Wallonia, and Flanders. The program specifically invites proposals for innovative projects that focus on sustainability, the circular economy, healthcare, and digitalization. The initiative provides a unique opportunity for SMEs to access up to 50% subsidy for an innovation trajectory of up to two years, with a maximum total budget per project of €500,000 [1].
Eligibility and Participation Requirements
Eligible participants include SMEs based in specified regions: Flemish SMEs from West Flanders or East Flanders, Walloon SMEs from Hainaut, Namur, or Luxembourg, and French SMEs from Hauts-de-France or Grand Est. Participants must collaborate with at least one French SME, and projects must target technology readiness levels (TRL) of 5 to 8. Additionally, companies in financial distress are not eligible [1].
Focus Areas and Submission Process
The third call for projects emphasizes advancements in sectors critical to tackling climate change, such as renewable energy solutions, healthcare systems improvement, and digital technology adoption. Proposals can be submitted from September 11 until November 14, 2025. Interested parties are advised to prepare all necessary documents and direct inquiries to info@crossroads-frwvl.eu to ensure complete submissions [1].
Long-Term Vision and Impact
By fostering international partnerships, the CrossRoads initiative seeks to enable significant technological and social advancements that align with broader European goals for sustainable development. This initiative not only supports innovation-driven growth but also bridges regional capabilities, thereby amplifying the collective impact on pressing global issues such as climate change [1].