SBO projects: FWO-Flanders launches call for 2026 with deadline Friday 25 September 2026 (17:00).
The emphasis of strategic basic research is on high-risk, inventive and innovative research, where the (strategic) importance and scope of long-term valorization prospects in Flanders are clearly present. The SBO program has 2 finality parts: economic or societal finality.
NEW: SBO strategic basic research projects security and defence
This call follows the same guidelines as the regular call.
The new call Strategic Basic Research was launched last month.
Information session
On 23 June 2026 (9:30-11:30), FWO will explain the new call through an online information session. You can participate via this BlackBoard link.
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- The information session will be given in English
Budget: Around 1.7 million (excl. OH)
Deadline: 11 September 2026 (presubmission) – 25 September 2026 (funal submission)