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KIEM HighTech

KIEM HighTech

Provides exploratory collaboration funding for Dutch teams linking academics and industry across photonics, climate, transport, and high-tech material systems.

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KIEM HighTech 2026 is a one-year exploratory research grant jointly co-funded by Holland High Tech and Regieorgaan SIA, designed to initiate structured researcher–industry collaboration across the ten HTSM innovation domains. The ten eligible domains are Circular Economy, Sustainable Mobility, Energy Materials, Imaging Technologies, Mechatronics and Optomechatronics, Optical Systems and Integrated…

What this grant funds

One-year exploratory research collaborations between Dutch knowledge institutions and SMEs across ten HTSM innovation domains, including semiconductors, quantum technologies, photonics, and smart industry.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.15 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12 months
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: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.hollandhightech.nl