hub.brussels supports Brussels' artisanship

A new support plan for Brussels’ artisans is on the way in 2023-24, to assist this vital economic sector, the creator of non-disposable jobs, with the transition.

Through its 2023 action plan, hub.brussels intends to support as many companies as possible in creating business models that have a positive impact on Brussels at the social and environmental levels, so that economic activity serves the well-being of the Region’s inhabitants and not the other way around.

This economic transition support is intended for all stakeholders in the Brussels entrepreneurial ecosystem, including artisans.

A plan to support artisanship

Presented on the fringes of the Maker Faire Brussels in March, this support plan will take shape throughout 2023 through a range of flagship actions coordinated by hub.brussels:

1) The creation of a community of artisans

This will take form through the organisation of recurring networking events, to encourage discussions between peers and combat isolation among artisans.

2) A visibility campaign for Brussels artisans

This involves making sure the public is aware of those people who perpetuate the know-how of Brussels. A promotional campaign will start during the second half of April 2023. Based on the theme “more fair, more local, more sustainable… more Brussels”, it will be advertised both in the public space (via posters, radio adverts, flyers, etc.) and digitally (via a presence on social networks and search engines).

3) A collective support programme

Here is what is planned for the first half of 2023 for training and informing artisans according to the realities of their trade: speed dating sessions, info sessions, visits…

4) Promotion of the federal “certified artisan” label

All the actions mentioned below aim to promote the federal label, which gives legal status – and above all recognition – to artisans.

The current challenge is to make the label better known, both to the general public and to Brussels artisans. Out of the 5,000 artisans listed in the Brussels-Capital Region, only around a hundred are currently certified.