Our research is only possible thanks to financial support from various funders:
Coöperatie Hoogstraten
Financial support for operating and investment costs by Coöperatie Hoogstraten and member growers. Coöperatie Hoogstraten also participates in the costs of the project-based research. Coöperatie Hoogstraten also provides Research Centre Hoogstraten with logistical support for the start-up and development of various projects.
Website Coöperatie Hoogstraten
Agency for Agriculture and Fisheries
The Flemish Government supports Research Centre Hoogstraten through an annual operating grant for research centres through Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and provides significant investment support (50% VLIF investment support).
Website Agency for Agriculture and Fisheries
Province of Antwerp
The province of Antwerp provides an annual operating grant to support the operation, co-finances in research projects, supports AGHRANT's operation and also participates in investments.
Lava cv en VBT
Lava and VBT provide financial support through participation in the project research and by funding specific assignments under the GMO research.
Boerenbond
Boerenbond provides an intervention in the operation through an annual grant. In addition, Boerenbond provides support through participation in the costs of the project-based research.
VLAIO - Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship provides support through grant funding for project-based research.
European Funds: Horizon Europe, Interreg, EFRO, LIFE, ...
Research projects are funded through various European funds, as well as investments.
Private research
Private research commissioned by third parties is fully paid for by the client. These companies have products tested for their practical value, which can be done under the Good Experimental Practices (GEP) label.