In our innovation journeys we take you to surprising companies, startups, incubators, innovation hubs, universities and research centers. Through workshops and reflection we make the translation to your professional challenges, under the guidance of an expert lead argonaut.
Apart from our open journeys, we can also tailor a learning journey to the specific needs of your organisation.
The Argonauts are recognized as service providers for the SME portfolio of the Flemish government. This allows you to enjoy up to 40% support on the training part of your learning journey. That makes a difference!
The mix of the journey was excellent. All aspects of design were discussed. Pleasant ambience.
Stefan Schöning
Designer stefan.schöning.studio
We are completely up to date about the innovations in the packaging world. Met many interesting people.
Anja Kienen
Product Manager Oh'Green
I was looking for a way to learn new processes and methodologies that allowed me to build the right toolkit for me to innovate, this journey delivered on all of these things way more than I could have anticipated.
Maxim D'Hoogh
Group Digital Product Manager Degroof Petercam
Inspiring, exciting and above all: time for reflection!
CEO Indera & Moome
A presidential journey into the heart of Italian design legacy, guided by an undoubtably notorious Argonaut.
Shop manager Albert Heijn & Panos
A must for design-driven innovation professionals!
Head of Corporate Marketing Colruyt Group
Very good organization. Good mix between academic sessions, workshops and interesting company visits.
Ilse Scheirlinck
Science & Technology Expert Vandemoortele
Very good organization. Good mix between academic sessions, workshops and interesting company visits.
Ilse Scheirlinck
Science & Technology Expert Vandemoortele
My 2nd trip with the Argonauts was also a positive experience. As a Lead Argonaut I was allowed to be part of this learning journey in my own field. The themes Explore, Learn & Share were also steady during this journey. Highly recommended to share knowledge in a relaxed atmosphere in a completely different way.
Rob Daniels
Owner Packaging Partners
3 days full of inspiration and new ideas
Koen Vanden Hende
Owner Balk - The Snacking Universe
The price of an innovation journey includes:
Not included:
Can I use my SME portfolio?
The Argonauts are certified as a training institute for the SME portfolio and thus you can receive a subsidy of up to 40% from the Flemish government on the training part of your learning trajectory, if your company is located in Flanders. However, travel expenses and dinners are not eligible for payment through your SME portfolio and are stated separately on the invoice if applicable. Usually you as a participant take care of the travel costs yourself (flights, train tickets, …).
More information and application for your subsidy via the SME portfolio, can be done via this link https://www.vlaio.be/nl/subsidies-financiering/kmo-portefeuille
Our registration number for training is DV.O226136.
How much subsidy can I receive?
This depends on the size of your company
A small company that invests in training and advice can receive 40 percent support through the SME portfolio. You receive a maximum of € 10,000 support per year.
A medium-sized company that invests in training and advice can receive 30 percent support through the SME portfolio. You receive a maximum of € 15,000 per year.
Am I a small or medium-sized company?
Are you not 100 percent sure whether you have a small or medium-sized company? Then this schedule clarifies that. The official size of your SME depends on you:
A schematic overview:
| employees | revenue | balance sheet total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small business | < 50 FTE* | < or = € 10.000.000 | or | < or = € 10.000.000 |
| medium-sized company | < 250 FTE* | < or = € 50.000.000 | or | < or = € 43.000.000 |
What do I do if my company is located in the Brussels region?
You can normally claim the subsidy possibilities of the Brussels region (50% subsidy). More via http://werk-economie-emploi.brussels/en_US/home
For which courses can you benefit from support?
Will following a course increase the operation or the competitiveness of your company? Whether it is for yourself or your staff, you can make an application for support if the training is exceptional or urgent and if this training costs at least € 1,000. This means that you can not rely on this support in the following cases:
In general, costs for accommodation, travel and meals are also not eligible.
You can freely choose the training institution. The conditions are: the institution must be independent of your company, specialize in the subject matter and have at least two years’ experience. The Argonauts meets these conditions as an official training institute.
How much support can you enjoy?
Aid percentage 50% of the training cost
Minimum amount of support 500 € / training
Maximum amount of aid 3,000 € / training
Maximum number of interventions for which you receive support 3 courses / year
