Flanders AI policy plan: requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
Flemish Artificial Intelligence Policy Plan
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In brief
The Flanders AI policy plan is a non-binding national strategy of Flanders (Belgium), issued by Flemish Government. It was adopted on 22 March 2019. Flemish research institutions, businesses and the public. The Flemish government's AI programme, funding research, business adoption through VLAIO, and awareness, training and ethics.
- Jurisdiction
- Flanders (Belgium)
- Instrument type
- National strategy
- Status
- Adopted
- Legal force
- Non-binding (guidance, strategy or standard)
- Issuing body
- Flemish Government
- Adopted
- 22 March 2019
- Official source
- AI programme Flanders
- Verification
- Pending review · source-linked, checked 15 Oct 2026
What is the Flanders AI policy plan?
The Flemish government's AI programme, funding research, business adoption through VLAIO, and awareness, training and ethics. The first plan (2019) had about €32 million a year; a second cycle for 2024-2028 was approved in 2024.
Status note: Recorded on 15 October 2026 from search-engine extracts of the official pages listed; the official text could not be opened from the research environment, so every date and duty here is pending review against it.
Who does it apply to?
Flemish research institutions, businesses and the public.
Organisations taking part in the Flemish AI programme.
- Sectors
- Cross-sector / all sectors
- AI use cases
- AI in public services
- Risk categories
- Not classified by the instrument
- AI system types
- General-purpose AI model
When do the requirements apply?
First plan approved 22 March 2019; second cycle (2024-2028) approved 22 March 2024.
Dates as stated in search extracts of the official source; confirm against it.
Official sources
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AI programme Flanders
Department of Economy, Science and Innovation (Flanders) · Tier 1 source
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “Flanders AI policy plan” [AIPT-POL-0026, record version 1, not yet verified]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0026 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Cite the official text alongside it: AI programme Flanders, Department of Economy, Science and Innovation (Flanders), https://www.ewi-vlaanderen.be/onze-opdracht/excellerend-onderzoek/ai-voor-vlaanderen/ai-programma-vlaanderen.
BibTeX
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author = {{AIPolicyTracker}},
title = {{Flanders AI policy plan}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/be-flanders-ai-policy-plan}},
url = {https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/be-flanders-ai-policy-plan},
urldate = {2026-10-27},
note = {Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Accessed 27 October 2026}
}
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Record version 1: Added in the October 2026 sub-national research round. Recorded on 15 October 2026 from search-engine extracts of the official pages listed; the official text could not be opened from the research environment, so every date and duty here is pending review against it. Every earlier wording is in the GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Flanders AI policy plan in force?
Not yet. The Flanders AI policy plan has been adopted (22 March 2019).
Is the Flanders AI policy plan legally binding?
No. The Flanders AI policy plan is a national strategy; it sets expectations rather than legal requirements, unless another instrument gives it force.
Who does the Flanders AI policy plan apply to?
Flemish research institutions, businesses and the public.
When does the Flanders AI policy plan apply?
First plan approved 22 March 2019; second cycle (2024-2028) approved 22 March 2024.
Where is the official text of the Flanders AI policy plan?
The official text is published by Department of Economy, Science and Innovation (Flanders) at https://www.ewi-vlaanderen.be/onze-opdracht/excellerend-onderzoek/ai-voor-vlaanderen/ai-programma-vlaanderen (AI programme Flanders). This record links to it and is checked against it.
Disclaimer: informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult a qualified lawyer before acting.