Making your business more sustainable means becoming more resilient in times of crisis – and strengthening your competitiveness. That’s why hub.brussels, Brussels Environment and Brussels Economy and Employment are joining forces to help you gradually shift your business… at no cost.
The Shift my enterprise programme supports Brussels-based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that want to take the first steps towards making their activities more sustainable.
How can we help?
The programme offers:
In-depth, high-quality, free guidance from expert consultants (worth €16,000), including a diagnostic phase, an action plan and/or support with implementation;
Opportunities to connect with a wider network and access regional support measures more easily;
Visibility and communication support to highlight your project;
Preferential conditions to set up at Greenbizz.brussels, the regional incubator for sustainable businesses;
Access to enhanced grants and economic support as a recognised “exemplary” company.
Who can apply?
The programme is open to micro, small and medium-sized businesses (regardless of legal structure: limited company, cooperative, non-profit, self-employed, etc.) that meet the following criteria:
Have a registered office in the Brussels-Capital Region;
Are willing to dedicate internal resources to the project;
Have been operating for at least 3 years and have closed two financial years;
Are in good financial health;
Comply with the de minimis rule (i.e. have received less than €300,000 in public support over any three-year period).
➡ Read the full eligibility rules
Since 2020, several Brussels-based companies have already embraced the shift with the support of the Region, including:








When can I apply?
You can submit your application at any time via the online platform. We review applications at four set moments throughout the year. The deadlines for 2025 are:
- 31 March
- 16 June
- 29 September
- 1 December
Applications are screened shortly after each deadline. You’ll receive a response within two months of your submission.
Please note: the call will be closed once the maximum number of selected businesses is reached, so don’t wait too long to apply.