Innovation Brokers scheme

Are you an SME looking for advice or guidance on the innovation of products, processes, or services? Or support in transferring or applying technology? Then you can take advantage of the Innovation Broker scheme through Holland High Tech.

Innovation Services

Our own Innovation Brokers are happy to share their knowledge and experience for the development of your company. An innovation service provides support in developing and implementing new technologies, products, or processes to drive innovation and growth. The Innovation Brokers scheme is funded through the MIT scheme of RVO.

Our Innovation Brokers each have their own expertise in very different markets. Would you like to take advantage of the Innovation Brokers scheme and receive up to € 10,000 in reimbursement for advice? You can submit your request via our application form or contact one of our Innovation Brokers directly.

Read here how SME’s have worked together with our Innovation Brokers on diverse innovative projects.

Types of Innovation Services

What kind of innovation services can an Innovation Broker offer?

Innovation of Products, Processes, or Services
Providing technological support
- Application of standards (e.g., material, process, and component requirements for specific applications)
- Advancing technology and related processes to the appropriate Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
- Applying technology in products and/or equipment
Technology Transfer Services & Application of New Technologies
- Networking: Connecting with technology partners and/or knowledge institutions within the ecosystem
- Licensing, spin-offs, and other forms of knowledge management
- Applying technology in products and/or equipment
- Advisory support to prepare your technology or innovation for the next Service Readiness Level (SRL)

For whom?

Innovative start-up, scale-up, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises focused on the development and application of key enabling technologies
A high-tech SME has a focus on developing and refining its own innovation strategies and conducting relevant research activities
Is a company registered in the Netherlands with a Chamber of Commerce number

Examples of high-tech SMEs:

Companies that operate as suppliers or system integrators in the (Dutch) manufacturing industry
Businesses providing essential components, advanced materials, or complex systems to larger players across various sectors
Manufacturing companies and materials experts involved in the design, development, and production of high-tech products and materials

Furthermore, the subsidy contribution is only available to an SME according to the EU definition:

A maximum of 250 employees
An annual turnover with a maximum of €50 million
An annual balance sheet total of €43 million or less

Conditions

The duration of a project is a maximum of 1 year
A maximum of €10,000 (including VAT) is available per supported SME per year
Holland High Tech reimburses up to 80% of the costs, with a maximum of €10,000 for Innovation Broker support. The remaining 20% is covered by the SME
SMEs can receive innovation advisory services for a maximum of 3 years
Innovation advisory services may only include (man)hours/days and travel expenses.
The maximum hourly rate is €120 (including VAT)
An innovation service must align with one or more roadmaps, and/or urgent transitions of Holland High Tech

Our Innovation Brokers

Get to know our experts: Innovation Brokers who can support you with innovation challenges. These brokers have expertise in various fields and are happy to provide advice, technical support, or act as a sparring partner for strategic innovation planning.

To Innovation Brokers

Propose an expert as Innovation Broker

As an SME, you can propose your own expert to hire as an Innovation Broker. Holland High Tech will assess whether this expert qualifies as a specialist in the required innovation support. More information about the conditions for proposing your own Innovation Broker can be found:

More information

Submit an application

Our Innovation Brokers are eager to use their knowledge and experience to help grow your business. Each broker has expertise in different markets. Would you like to take advantage of the MIT Innovation Broker scheme and receive up to €10,000 in funding for advice? You can submit your application via our application form or contact one of our Innovation Brokers directly.

Application form