MIT R&D Collaboration Projects
MIT R&D-samenwerkingsprojecten
35% of eligible costs; small projects EUR 50,000-200,000, large projects EUR 200,000-350,000 per project (EUR 25,000-175,000 per participant). Provided by RVO / provinces.
Key facts
- Amount
- 35% of eligible costs; small projects EUR 50,000-200,000, large projects EUR 200,000-350,000 per project (EUR 25,000-175,000 per participant)
- Duration
- Max 2 years
- Type
- Grant
- Who receives it
- Company
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayable
- No
- Stages
- Prototype, Pre-revenue, Incorporated
- Solo founders
- No
- Full-time required
- Unclear
- Company required
- Yes
- University link required
- No
- Application languages
- NL, EN
- Location
- Dutch SMEs; consortium of 2+ SMEs
Who can apply
- At least 2 SMEs carry out the R&D project together
- No participant bears more than 70% of costs
- Top-sector / mission alignment
What usually blocks applicants
- Needs SME partner(s)
- Complex application
- Single annual window
Deadline and timing
Closed: 2026 window 9 Jun - 15 Sep 2026 17:00 has ended; RVO shows 'temporarily closed'. 2027 dates not yet announced.
Frequently asked
How much does MIT R&D Collaboration Projects pay?
35% of eligible costs; small projects EUR 50,000-200,000, large projects EUR 200,000-350,000 per project (EUR 25,000-175,000 per participant)
Who can apply for MIT R&D Collaboration Projects?
At least 2 SMEs carry out the R&D project together No participant bears more than 70% of costs Top-sector / mission alignment
When is the MIT R&D Collaboration Projects deadline?
Closed: 2026 window 9 Jun - 15 Sep 2026 17:00 has ended; RVO shows 'temporarily closed'. 2027 dates not yet announced.
Where do I apply for MIT R&D Collaboration Projects?
On the official page: https://www.rvo.nl/subsidies-financiering/mit/rd-samenwerkingsprojecten. Applications are accepted in NL, EN.
Do I have to pay back MIT R&D Collaboration Projects or give up equity?
No, it does not have to be paid back. It takes no equity.
Can solo founders apply for MIT R&D Collaboration Projects?
No, this program expects a founding team.
Sources and verification
Checked on 8 October 2026. Facts read directly from the official source. This page is orientation, not an eligibility decision.
More funding in Netherlands
- WBSO R&D tax credit (self-employed / starter)Self-employed 2026: S&O deduction EUR 15,979 from taxable profit, plus starter extra EUR 7,996 (2027 amounts to be published end of 2026). Employers: payroll-tax reduction 36% of first EUR 391,020 (50% for starters), 16% above; same rates announced for 2027, hourly forfait rises from EUR 29 to EUR 33
- Early Phase Financing (VFF) - RVOInterest-bearing loan EUR 50,000-450,000: innovative starters up to EUR 450,000 (100% of costs), small SMEs up to EUR 202,500 (45%), medium SMEs up to EUR 157,500 (35%); interest 7.71% from 1 Sep 2026; repayment starts after 3-5 years
- Innovation CreditUp to 45% of project costs for small firms (35% medium, 25% large; SMEs 50% with collaboration); max EUR 10M technical / EUR 5M clinical; at least 55% from other financing. 3% fixed compound interest plus a one-off 15% (technical) / 25% (clinical) surcharge; repaid after the project from commercial results
- Rabobank Start and Development Contribution (Noord-Holland Noord)EUR 2,500-10,000 non-repayable contribution; most awards EUR 2,500-5,000, above EUR 5,000 only with clear scale-up potential
- Rabo Innovation LoanEUR 25,000-200,000 as two equal subordinated loans; 10% fixed interest, 7-year term, no collateral or arrangement fee
- Dutch Start-up Residence PermitNot funding: 1-year permit, application fee EUR 423 (2026)