Innovation & SME's

Boosting innovation in the SME sector

SMEs must innovate continuously to stay competitive at the top. The government concurs with this view. So the Netherlands Investment Agency (Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland/RVO) has set up the MIT scheme for regional and top sectors, and other initiatives, to boost innovation among small and medium-sized enterprises. The RVO has created various instruments for this purpose, below you will find all current options, via Holland High Tech (TKI HTSM) or directly via RVO.

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Contact

For more information about the MIT Innovation Broker services or the MIT scheme in general, contact Ronald van Es, Programme coordinator & Innovation boost SME (MIT) at Holland High Tech.

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Innovation Tools SME

Innovation Brokers

Need help as an SME? The Innovation Brokers of Holland High Tech advise and guide high-tech SMEs in the field of innovation and development. SMEs can use this free of charge via the MIT scheme offered by Holland High Tech.

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Knowledge Vouchers

Are you an SME with a knowledgeable question about the innovation of products, production processes or services? If a knowledge institution answers the question, you can use a voucher that reimburses a maximum of 70% of the knowledge institution's bill. PLEASE NOTE: applications from 4 April 2023 on a 'first come, first serve' basis

Knowledgevouchers (RVO)

Feasibility Project

Do you want to carry out a feasibility project to map out the technical and economic risks of a proposed innovation project? For example, literature research, market research or industrial research? You can do that through this tool. PLEASE NOTE: applications from 4 April 2023 on a 'first come, first serve' basis

Feasibilityproject (RVO)

R&D- Collaborative project AI

Do you collaborate with other SMEs to develop or innovate products, production processes or services and do you want to contribute to the development of the key technology Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Then submit an application for an R&D collaboration project for AI. PLEASE NOTE: applications can be submitted from March 21, 2023

R&D- Collaborative project AI (RVO)

R&D- Collaborative project

As an SME you can submit an application for an R&D collaboration project on behalf of a collaboration. This R&D collaboration project is aimed at the development or innovation of products, production processes or services and can consist of industrial research and/or experimental development, carried out by a collaboration of at least 2 SMEs (each at its own expense and risk). PLEASE NOTE: Applications can be submitted from June 6, 2023

R&D- Collaborative project (RVO)

Network Activities

We support our industry partners in the organization of Network Activities aimed at promoting networking and knowledge sharing between SMEs through the MIT scheme. Do you have a good idea? Let us know.

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The right request

Which instrument fits best? Go to the RVO's counterpointer MIT scheme for help in submitting an application quickly at the right place.

Counterpointer MIT RVO

Current dossiers

What is going on in the ecosystem? Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in our top sector and discover the latest high tech applications and ongoing research.

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