KIEM (Creative Industry / Applied Research Seeds)
Supports Dutch applied-research teams with small seed grants linking industry collaboration and practical outcomes.
About
KIEM is NWO's small applied-research grant family in the Netherlands, delivered by Regieorgaan SIA for practice-oriented projects that bring researchers and industry together. The 2026 family includes seven variants: KIEM HighTech, KIEM Logistiek, KIEM GoFood, KIEM MV, KIEM GoChem, KIEM Defensie, and KIEM Arbeidsbesparende AI.
Each call caps funding at €40,000, with continuous submission and Sept…
AIHardwareIoT & EdgeAdvanced ManufacturingAdvanced MaterialsRoboticsSemiconductorsMobility
Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.