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MIT R&D Collaboration Projects

Grant equal to 35% of eligible SME R&D costs. Small projects receive EUR 50,000–200,000 per collaboration, with EUR 25,000–100,000 per participant; large projects receive more than EUR 200,000 and up to EUR 350,000, with EUR 25,000–175,000 per participant. · Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) · deadline 2026-09-15

MIT R&D Collaboration Projects is a grant programme from Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) for Two or more independent Dutch SMEs collaborating on industrial research or experimental development Current lifecycle: open; next verified deadline 2026-09-15. Real economics: Grant equal to 35% of eligible SME R&D costs. Small projects receive EUR 50,000–200,000 per collaboration, with EUR 25,000–100,000 per participant; large projects receive more than EUR 200,000 and up to EUR 350,000, with EUR 25,000–175,000 per participant..

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Key facts

FunderNetherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO)
AmountGrant equal to 35% of eligible SME R&D costs. Small projects receive EUR 50,000–200,000 per collaboration, with EUR 25,000–100,000 per participant; large projects receive more than EUR 200,000 and up to EUR 350,000, with EUR 25,000–175,000 per participant.
Deadline2026-09-15
Decision timeRVO publishes a written tender and ranked decision process but does not state a fixed 2026 award-decision interval on the programme or post-award page.
EligibilityA balanced collaboration of at least two independent Dutch SMEs carrying out industrial research, experimental development or both to develop or substantially renew a product, production process or service. Only SME costs are eligible, no partner may bear more than 70% of cost, the project lasts no more than two years, and applicants fund the 65% share not covered by the grant.
RestrictionsAwardees receive a 90% advance in instalments under the award decision and must notify plan or budget changes. Projects under 14 months have no routine progress report unless RVO asks; projects lasting 14 months or more report after 12 months. Final determination with a final report is due within 13 weeks after project end, grants of at least EUR 125,000 also need an accountant's assurance statement, and sample checks or noncompliance can reduce or revoke the grant. The grant covers 35% of eligible industrial-research and experimental-development costs incurred by the SME participants for the approved product, process or service R&D. Only SME costs qualify; the project cannot exceed two years, a partner cannot carry more than 70% of cost, and multiple-subsidy and general RVO subsidy rules apply.
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Application process

  1. Use RVO's desk finder to choose the correct national or regional MIT route
  2. Form a balanced collaboration of at least two independent SMEs
  3. Prepare the prescribed 2026 project plan and, for a large project, the detailed budget workbook
  4. Authenticate with eHerkenning level 2+ and submit a complete application by the deadline
  5. Pass formal admissibility and SME/collaboration checks
  6. Receive tender scoring for innovation, economic value, collaboration quality and positive societal impact
  7. Receive any priority-mission or National Technology Strategy scoring enhancement where eligible
  8. Enter the ranked list subject to the national or regional budget
  9. If awarded, receive a 90% advance in scheduled instalments
  10. Deliver the project within two years, report progress where required and request final determination

Background

Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) operates MIT R&D Collaboration Projects. This pass separates direct cash, repayable finance, credits, incentives and umbrella programs so later ranking does not compare unlike instruments. The 2025 national tender funded 12 of 28 ranked proposals from a EUR 3 million budget The 2026 national budget is EUR 3 million, with no more than EUR 1.5 million for large projects RVO publishes substantial 2026–2028 regional MIT allocations, including EUR 5.25 million for Limburg, North Brabant and Zeeland and EUR 5 million for South Holland

How the application really works

Use RVO's desk finder to choose the correct national or regional MIT route → Form a balanced collaboration of at least two independent SMEs → Prepare the prescribed 2026 project plan and, for a large project, the detailed budget workbook → Authenticate with eHerkenning level 2+ and submit a complete application by the deadline → Pass formal admissibility and SME/collaboration checks → Receive tender scoring for innovation, economic value, collaboration quality and positive societal impact → Receive any priority-mission or National Technology Strategy scoring enhancement where eligible → Enter the ranked list subject to the national or regional budget → If awarded, receive a 90% advance in scheduled instalments → Deliver the project within two years, report progress where required and request final determination

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Track record

For the 2025 national tender, RVO reports 28 ranked proposals and 12 awards from the EUR 3 million budget, an observed ranked-proposal funding incidence of 42.9%. This is historical and does not predict the 2026 tender.

Frequently asked questions

Is this actionable now?
open. Next verified deadline: 2026-09-15.
What is the real economic value?
Grant equal to 35% of eligible SME R&D costs. Small projects receive EUR 50,000–200,000 per collaboration, with EUR 25,000–100,000 per participant; large projects receive more than EUR 200,000 and up to EUR 350,000, with EUR 25,000–175,000 per participant.
Who is eligible?
A balanced collaboration of at least two independent Dutch SMEs carrying out industrial research, experimental development or both to develop or substantially renew a product, production process or service. Only SME costs are eligible, no partner may bear more than 70% of cost, the project lasts no more than two years, and applicants fund the 65% share not covered by the grant.
How does selection work?
Use RVO's desk finder to choose the correct national or regional MIT route; Form a balanced collaboration of at least two independent SMEs; Prepare the prescribed 2026 project plan and, for a large project, the detailed budget workbook; Authenticate with eHerkenning level 2+ and submit a complete application by the deadline; Pass formal admissibility and SME/collaboration checks; Receive tender scoring for innovation, economic value, collaboration quality and positive societal impact; Receive any priority-mission or National Technology Strategy scoring enhancement where eligible; Enter the ranked list subject to the national or regional budget; If awarded, receive a 90% advance in scheduled instalments; Deliver the project within two years, report progress where required and request final determination. RVO publishes a written tender and ranked decision process but does not state a fixed 2026 award-decision interval on the programme or post-award page.
What burden and restrictions apply?
Awardees receive a 90% advance in instalments under the award decision and must notify plan or budget changes. Projects under 14 months have no routine progress report unless RVO asks; projects lasting 14 months or more report after 12 months. Final determination with a final report is due within 13 weeks after project end, grants of at least EUR 125,000 also need an accountant's assurance statement, and sample checks or noncompliance can reduce or revoke the grant. The grant covers 35% of eligible industrial-research and experimental-development costs incurred by the SME participants for the approved product, process or service R&D. Only SME costs qualify; the project cannot exceed two years, a partner cannot carry more than 70% of cost, and multiple-subsidy and general RVO subsidy rules apply.
What evidence exists?
The 2025 national tender funded 12 of 28 ranked proposals from a EUR 3 million budget The 2026 national budget is EUR 3 million, with no more than EUR 1.5 million for large projects RVO publishes substantial 2026–2028 regional MIT allocations, including EUR 5.25 million for Limburg, North Brabant and Zeeland and EUR 5 million for South Holland For the 2025 national tender, RVO reports 28 ranked proposals and 12 awards from the EUR 3 million budget, an observed ranked-proposal funding incidence of 42.9%. This is historical and does not predict the 2026 tender.

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