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 and two are offered by Holland High Tech (TKI HTSM):

• Network Activities (NetwerkActiviteiten): master classes, workshops, conferences, networking
• Innovation Broker (InnovatieMakelaar): bespoke advice

Network Activities

As an SME, do you want to stay up-to-date with the latest innovations? You can visit one of the many Networking Activity events organised annually by one of the industry associations under Holland High Tech's umbrella. A Network Activity event is primarily intended for SMEs and always organised with the support of scientific research organisations, education and big business. A Network Activity may consist of master classes, workshops or conferences to promote knowledge sharing and networking among SME entrepreneurs.

Interested in participating?

For current events please refer to the calendar on our website and your industry association’s events schedule. You can also register for our Holland High Tech newsletter and receive automatic updates!

Your topic on the agenda? 

Is there a particular topic that you, as an SME, would like to have discussed or highlighted during a Network Activity? If so, please contact your industry association, road map leader or our MIT officer Petra Wicherink via MIT@hollandhightech.nl.

Innovation Brokers

Are you an SME looking for advice or guidance on innovation for products, processes or services? Or expert support for transferring or applying technology? If so, you can make use of the Innovation Broker scheme via Holland High Tech without paying a fee.

The support of specifically qualified Innovation Brokers is available to you via Holland High Tech. They have their own expertise in very different markets. Would you like to take advantage of the MIT Innovation Broker scheme? You can submit your request via our application form (in Dutch) or contact one of our innovation brokers directly.