The Argonauts are recognized service providers for the SME portfolio of the Flemish government. This allows you to get up to 40% subsidy for your education or workshop. That makes a difference!
Thank you very much for the inspiring keynote - all the comments I have heard were very positive and positive. The message has come across well! Thank you for the fantastic job you have done
Tom Verleyen
Global Platform Director Nutrition at Kemin
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
I got my inspiration for my Eco-design collection thanks to The Argonauts!
Carl Meers
CEO Indera & Moome
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 practical training with which you can use immediately.
Jacob Eeckhout
CEO iValue
Very good cases brought by the senior designer Tom.
Peter Van Steenkiste
Manager Warnez Potatoes
Very good organization. Good mix between academic sessions, workshops and interesting company visits.
Ilse Scheirlinck
Science & Technology Expert Vandemoortele
We have been using design thinking at Niko for a long time, but this course has an innovative approach.
Johan Tas
Teamleader Design & Usability Niko
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 experience was more than satisfactory! Surprisingly positive actually. For me & my business was excellent! specially the contacts I obtained with other people in the group. definitely worthwhile. I will do this again & again..! Thank you
Peter Tsounis
Owner Crown Wood
With the Great Leader, things are moving forward!
Thomas Michiels
Owner Délinatie
Perfecte brainwave voor foodies
Peter Van Steenkiste
Manager Warnez Potatoes
I’m a believer, I’m an argonaut.
James Troch
Director Automated Analytics
Right away we used the “value proposition canvas” and “empathy map” in all our work meetings.
Colette Verhaegen
CEO Sareze
Very inspiring and in any case a must for everyone to occasionally make time to go that extra mile! What happens in Copenhagen, should NOT stay in Copenhagen! 😉
Alan Dergent
Innovation Consultant Wood.be
Glad to be an Argonaut! Very interesting to be able to share insights with other business leaders. Interesting to see how other companies look at us and how progressive / old school we are towards them.
Kevin Donceel
R&D Manager Van Hoecke NV
The search for the future of the furniture industry took an insightful stopover in the Scandinavian creativity and entrepreneurial spirit!
Maxime Szyf
Creative Partner Yellow Window
Very inspiring, in the first place because of the interesting interactions between the participants, with very heterogeneous profiles.
Peter Simkens
Cluster Development & Internationalisation Manager DSP Valley
An instructive and very inspiring experience, which was led by a very enthusiastic Lead Argonaut!
Katherine Nelissen
Project Manager LifeTechValley
Super experience, Nice group, perfect organization! Proud to be an Argonaut!
Bart Teuwen
Algemeen Directeur Certimed
Very positive experience. Many things learned and seen on the spot, also during conversations with other travel companions. In a few weeks after returning home, I had implemented things as a business or had already contacted people I had met. A very nice initiative to break the work routine with people from different disciplines and travel together to get to know other horizons.
Katrien Vanhonacker
VP Business Development & Sales PharmaFluidics
Discovered many new Slack possibilities. Good mix of theory and practice cases.
Frederick Knockaert
Senior Engagement Manager Euroclear
Super training! Immediately goes to the essence.
Martine Van Leuven
Purchasing Manager Pronails
Meaningful people with meaningful thoughts & ideas on a meaningful journey…what else did you expect?
CEO Mmmmooogle
Dynamic gang, those Argonauts. You come to places where you otherwise wouldn’t come. Enriching experience in a relaxed atmosphere.
Kenneth Vandendriesche
Customer Service Manager Miller Graphics
The following costs are included in the price of the boot camp:
Participation in an innovation boot camp requires no specific prior knowledge. We always start with a piece of theory and quickly get started with your business case.
Can I use my SME portfolio?
The Argonauts are certified as a training institute for the SME portfolio and with that you can get up to 40% subsidy from the Flemish government on our bootcamps, if your company is located in Flanders. However, travel expenses and dinners are not eligible for payment via your SME portfolio and are stated separately on the invoice if applicable.
More info and application for your subsidy via the SME portfolio can be found 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 get?
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 in 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 business? Then this schedule clarifies that. The official size of your SME depends on you:
A schematic overview:
| FTE | TURNOVER | BS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small company | < 50 FTE* | < or = € 10.000.000 | of | < or = € 10.000.000 |
| mid-size company | < 250 FTE* | < or = € 50.000.000 | of | < 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/nl_BE/formation
Which programs can you benefit from?
Will following a course increase the operation or competitiveness of your company? Whether it is for yourself or your staff, you can apply for support if the training is of an exceptional or urgent nature and if this training costs at least € 1,000. This means that you cannot apply for this support in the following cases:
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 a minimum of two years of experience. The Argonauts meets these conditions as an official training institute.
How much support can you enjoy?