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MIT — SME Innovation Stimulation (R&D Samenwerkingsprojecten)

MIT — R&D Collaboration Projects (Samenwerkingsprojecten)

Funds Dutch innovation groups through MIT cooperation grants for cross regional innovation teams.

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The MIT R&D Samenwerkingsprojecten (MKB-innovatiestimulering Regio en Topsectoren) is a Dutch national programme administered by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) on behalf of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (EZK). It supports Dutch SMEs undertaking collaborative R&D projects that cross regional (provincial) boundaries and align with at least one of the nine Dutch national top sectors. The …

What this grant funds

Grants for cross-regional collaborative R&D projects between at least two Dutch SMEs, aligned with one of the nine national top sectors.

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.17 Sept 2026
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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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.rvo.nl