Take-off Phase 1 — Feasibility Study (WO)
Funds Dutch academic entrepreneurs turning innovative ideas into commercially viable feasibility-focused technology studies.
Take-off Phase 1 funds feasibility studies of the commercial application of innovative ideas and the start of activity based on knowledge innovations from Dutch knowledge institutions. The grant amount is EUR 30,000 to EUR 60,000 per project, with a maximum study duration of 6 months.
The feasibility study deliverable is a report including the possibilities of a start-up — covering customer deman…
Researchers at Dutch knowledge institutions exploring the commercial potential of research-based innovations across all scientific areas — exact sciences and technology, life sciences, humanities, social and behavioural sciences.
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