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KIEM (Creative Industry / Applied Research Seeds)

Supports Dutch applied-research teams with small seed grants linking industry collaboration and practical outcomes.

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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.

Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: www.nwo.nl