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SME Defence Call

SME Defence Call

Supports Dutch small and medium enterprises developing dual-use space, quantum, and advanced material technologies for security innovation.

Between cyclesHolland High Tech / Topsector HTSMNetherlands
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About

The SME Defence Call 2025 is a dual-use technology development grant from Holland High Tech targeting Space, Quantum technologies, and Smart Materials — three priority domains within the Dutch Defence Strategy for Industry and Innovation 2025–2029. The program mirrors the SME Hightech Call in financial structure: SMEs receive up to €300,000 over two years at a 50% grant rate (co-financing required…

What this grant funds

Dual-use technology development in Space, Quantum technologies, and Smart Materials by Dutch SMEs, aligned with the Dutch Defence Strategy for Industry and Innovation 2025–2029.

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.24 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.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€5M
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.hollandhightech.nl