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MIT (SME Innovation Stimulation Top Sectors)

MIT SME Innovation Grants

Supports Dutch small businesses with MIT Innovation Grants for projects in priority sectors and practical technology development.

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About

The MIT (MKB Innovatiestimulering Topsectoren) programme provides direct R&D grants to Dutch small and medium-sized enterprises working within the national top-sector innovation themes. It is a Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate (EZK) policy instrument delivered operationally by RVO, with applications accepted on a rolling basis aligned to annual programme cycles. The grant supports feasibil…

What this grant funds

R&D feasibility studies and innovation projects by Dutch SMEs aligned to national top-sector themes, including high-tech systems, agriculture, energy, water, logistics, and life sciences.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.rijksoverheid.nl