MIT R&D collaboration projects (SME innovation stimulus for region and top sectors)
MIT R&D-samenwerkingsprojecten (MKB-innovatiestimulering Regio en Topsectoren)
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35% subsidy. Small projects EUR 50,000-200,000; large projects EUR 200,000-350,000. Min 2 SMEs; max duration 2 years.
You must co-fund 65%. Work out the cash you need
Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) with the provinces and top sectors
public · national
Deadline: Fixed cut-off dates — 2026 window 9 June - 15 September 2026 17:00 (not 17 September); now temporarily closed. Next window not announced.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Moderate — a form and supporting documents.
You fund 65% yourself.
Who can apply
- Up to 250 employees
- Stage: seed, Series A and growth
- R&D activity required
- Locally registered entity required
For Dutch SMEs collaborating on R&D within the top sectors. The de minimis question depends on the specific instrument and regional regulation; RVO's landing page does not state it, so it is left false here rather than guessed.
How to apply
- Form a collaboration of at least two independent SMEs with a joint R&D project fitting a top sector agenda. — link
- Check whether to apply nationally (RVO) or through your province.
- Submit the application in the window 9 June - 17 September 2026 via mijn.rvo.nl; applications are ranked and awarded by tender. — link
What you will need
- Joint R&D project plan and cost breakdown per partner
- Signed collaboration agreement between the SME partners
- SME declaration (MKB-verklaring)
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work
Source. https://www.rvo.nl/subsidies-financiering/mit/rd-samenwerkingsprojecten
"Opens: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 09:00; closes Tuesday, September 15, 2026 17:00; Tijdelijk gesloten voor aanvragen"
Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.rvo.nl
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