CrowdFunding Wallonia

Project summary

This study explores the scope and practices of online crowdfunding across all cultural sectors in the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles. It aims to map the main platforms used by cultural organisations, analyse the different models of crowdfunding (donations, rewards, equity, loans, hybrid models such as match-funding), and assess the legal and regulatory environment. The research combines data scraping, quantitative analysis, stakeholder consultations, and case studies to provide policymakers with reliable evidence and actionable recommendations. By examining both opportunities and barriers, the study will highlight how crowdfunding can complement traditional funding systems, diversify resources, and strengthen community engagement around culture.
  • Lead partnerKEA European Affairs
  • ClientFédération Wallonie-Bruxelles
  • Funding programme...
  • Period2025-2026
  • RegionBelgium, Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles
  • ServiceResearch
  • Statusongoing

KEA's contribution

KEA is leading the research design and delivery of the study. Its team developed the data-driven methodology, combining large-scale web scraping of crowdfunding platforms with qualitative consultations and case study analysis. KEA is responsible for mapping over a dozen active platforms, building comparative datasets, and producing visualisations of trends in success rates, volumes raised, and sectoral/geographic distribution of projects. Beyond the quantitative work, KEA also facilitates stakeholder interviews and focus groups to capture motivations, challenges, and good practices. The results will feed into concrete policy recommendations for the Observatoire des Politiques Culturelles, supporting cultural actors and public authorities in making crowdfunding a credible and complementary tool for cultural financing in the Wallonia-Brussels region.

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