The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) recently opened the R&D collaboration projects, creating valuable opportunities for Dutch small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to realize innovative R&D projects. This move, aimed at promoting collaboration and innovation, is welcomed in the high-tech sector. Holland High Tech, as an important partner, is ready to support companies in taking advantage of the opportunities offered by the MIT scheme. A 'first come, first serve' principle applies to applications for R&D collaboration projects: so be on time!
Collaboration
With the opening of R&D collaboration projects within the Mkb Innovation Stimulation Region and Top Sectors (MIT) subsidy scheme, SMEs can now collaborate with knowledge institutions to carry out joint research and development. This collaboration stimulates innovative developments and strengthens the competitive position of the Netherlands in the high-tech sector.
Budget
The total policy budget for an R&D collaboration project managed by RVO is € 3,114,722. A maximum of 50% of this is for large projects. The regions have their own budgets.
Small R&D collaboration projects
For small R&D collaboration projects, the eligible costs are less than € 571,428: The subsidy is a minimum of € 50,000 and a maximum of € 200,000 per innovation project, of which a minimum of € 25,000 and a maximum of € 100,000 per participant.
Major R&D collaboration projects
For large R&D collaboration projects, the eligible costs are more than € 571,428: the subsidy is a minimum of € 200,000 and a maximum of € 350,000 per innovation project, of which a minimum of € 25,000 and a maximum of € 175,000 per participant.
Conditions
The following conditions apply to all R&D collaboration projects:
- An R&D collaboration project is aimed at the development or innovation of products, production processes or services. The project consists of industrial research and/or experimental development, which is carried out by at least 2 SMEs.
- The subsidy amounts to 35% of the eligible costs.
- The participants in the R&D partnership form a balanced partnership. This applies both to the distribution of costs and to the contribution of the participants.
- One participant may not pay more than 70% of the costs.
- Only costs incurred by SMEs are eligible for subsidy.
- The duration of an R&D collaboration project is a maximum of 2 years.
