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TKI-toeslag (Top Sector Innovation Co-Funding)

TKI-toeslag Top Sector Co-Funding

Supports Dutch innovation consortia through TKI-toeslag with public top up for high impact private-sector development work.

The TKI-toeslag (Top Consortium for Knowledge and Innovation co-funding) is an annual public co-investment mechanism administered by RVO on behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate (EZK). It provides a government top-up on private R&D investment made through Dutch top-sector knowledge consortia β€” collaborative structures that pair industry partners with universities, university…

Government co-funding top-up on private R&D investment in Dutch top-sector knowledge consortia, spanning high-tech systems, agrifood, energy, life sciences, and other national priority sectors.

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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