MIT grant for Dutch SMEs

The Dutch grant scheme MIT –  in English: SME innovation stimulation Region and Top Sectors – supports SMEs in setting up innovative projects. The grant scheme consists of three different financial instruments: feasibility studies, R&D collaboration projects and knowledge vouchers.

Dutch Top Sectors 

There are 8 Top Sectors defined by the Dutch government. Dutch SMEs that operate in one or more of these sectors can apply for grant:

• Logistics
• Agri & Food
• Chemicals & Energy, including Biobased
• Creative Industry
• Horticulture & Propagation Materials
• High Tech Systems & Materials and ICT
• Life Science & Health
• Water

1. Feasibility study – MIT grant

The feasibility instrument offers the possibility to map the economic and technical opportunities of a future innovation project. The feasibility study consists mainly of desk research, patent research, evaluation of technology and potential partners & market research.

• Applications will be reviewed according to the first-come, first-served principle.
• The grant amounts 40% of the eligible costs up to a maximum of € 20,000 per feasibility study.

2. Knowledge vouchers

With the second instrument, SMEs can apply for a knowledge voucher of € 7,500,- (small) or € 22,500 (large) to engage expert support. The voucher can be used to get a question answered or to let a case get researched by a knowledge institution.

• Applications will be reviewed according to the first come, first served principle;
• The grant for small vouchers offers € 7,500, 70% of eligible costs;
• The grant for large vouchers offers € 22,500, 50% of eligible costs.

3. MIT R&D collaboration projects (small and large)

A R&D project requires the collaboration of at least two SMEs that collaborate to innovate or develop a new product, production process or service.

• Applications will be reviewed according to the tender principle: the best applications will be rewarded.
• The grant amounts around 35% of the project costs to a maximum of € 350.000,-

Extensive experience with grant applications

Hezelburcht has extensive experience with the various components of the MIT grant scheme. If you would like to increase the success rate of your project proposal, you can contact us for a clear overview of the different requirements by region.

Interested in the possibilities for your organisation or our services? Contact us via 088 495 20 00 or info@hezelburcht.com for more information on the funding opportunities.