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NWO Open Technology Programme

Open Technology Programme

Funds Dutch applied technology research in universities and public institutes through collaborative calls.

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The Open Technology Programme 2026 is a flagship funding instrument of the Dutch Research Council (NWO) for applied and technical-scientific research in the Applied and Engineering Sciences (AES) domain. The call accepts continuous submissions from 12 January to 11 December 2026 and has a total budget of €25,900,000. Standard projects may receive up to €950,000; projects that include more than €15…

What this grant funds

Free and unrestricted applied and technical-scientific research without disciplinary boundaries (AES domain). All fields of applied science at Dutch universities and designated knowledge institutions.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.null–72 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.€25.9M
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.nwo.nl