Belgium AI Strategy Report
AI report
The Belgium AI Strategy Report outlines a multi-level governance approach to artificial intelligence across the federal state, Flanders, the Walloon Region, and the Brussels-Capital Region. It details policy actions and funding aimed at boosting human capital, stimulating research and innovation, encouraging networking, regulating ethically, and improving data infrastructure. The strategy also highlights various AI initiatives addressing societal challenges such as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Who issued it
Who it governs
Policymakers, researchers, companies, and public sector bodies looking to understand Belgium's national and regional AI strategies and funding opportunities.
What the document contains
The document covers strategic pillars and thematic priorities including human capital development, research and innovation funding, networking and collaboration, regulatory and ethical frameworks, and data infrastructure across federal and regional levels in Belgium.
It lacks binding statutory enforcement mechanisms or explicit civil liability rules for AI harms.
- Belgium employs a multi-level governance approach for AI due to its federal structure, encompassing federal, Flemish, Walloon, and Brussels-Capital initiatives.
- The strategy focuses heavily on enhancing human capital through educational reforms, STEM promotion, and lifelong learning.
- Substantial regional funding is dedicated to bridging the gap between research labs and the market through programs like TRAIL, DigitalWallonia4.ai, and Innoviris projects.
- Data availability is supported via federal and regional open data portals, linked data standards, and emerging data utility initiatives.
- AI applications are actively deployed to tackle societal challenges, including climate change mitigation and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.
· Introduction · Human capital · From the lab to the market · Networking · Regulation · Infrastructure · AI to address societal challenges · Monitoring and future update
How it scores
Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.
Accountability
0/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
screening score · 2026-10-23
Fairness
1/5Non-discrimination and equitable treatment
Finally, with a view to achieving greater gender equality, the Brussels Capital Government intends to promote women’s entrepreneurship in digital and technology oriented fields.
The Brussels-Capital Region
screening score · 2026-10-23
Human Dignity
0/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
screening score · 2026-10-23
Human Oversight
0/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
screening score · 2026-10-23
Privacy
1/5Protection of personal data and private life
the Flemish Government has also expressed its intention to create a Flemish data utility company that should act as a third thrusted party and can create vertical data sharing within industry sectors as well empower citizens with more ownership over their personal data.
Infrastructure
screening score · 2026-10-23
Transparency
1/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
The institute will promote research on reliable and transparent AI.
Climate and environment
screening score · 2026-10-23
Enforcement
0/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
screening score · 2026-10-23
Impact Assessment
2/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
As part of the DigitalWallonia4.ai programme, a study on the impact of AI in the public sector has been funded.
The Walloon Region
screening score · 2026-10-23