MIT R&D collaboration for SMEs

Activities

The activities for which a subsidy is requested must fit within the (sub)programs and missions of the Mission-Driven Top Sectors and Innovation Policy of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy.

Subsidy amount

The subsidy amounts to 35% of the eligible costs. The scheme distinguishes between large and small R&D Collaboration projects. Up to €571,428 in eligible costs, it is classified as a small project; above that, it is large. A maximum of 50% of the budget is earmarked for large innovation projects.

For small R&D Collaboration projects, the subsidy amounts to a minimum of €50,000 and a maximum of €200,000 per project, and a minimum of €25,000 and a maximum of €100,000 per participant. For large projects, the subsidy is a minimum of €200,000 and a maximum of €350,000 per project. Here too, the minimum per participant is €25,000, while the maximum per participant for large projects is €175,000.

Tender scheme

The scheme is a tender scheme, which means that applications are assessed and ranked based on four criteria. Applications are awarded starting from the highest-rated one until the budget is exhausted.

The application must score well on each of the four criteria to stand a chance. The application can receive a maximum of 25 points per criterion. The criteria are:

Renewal

The application receives more points the more technological innovation or substantial new applications of an existing product, process, or service are expected.

1 Economic value
The application receives more points if more economic value is created for the participants in the R&D Partnership or the Dutch economy.

2 Quality of collaboration
The application receives more points as the quality of the R&D collaboration increases. This must be evident from at least how the participants complement each other, the capabilities of the participants, and the quality of the project organization.

3 Positive impact
The application receives more points if a greater positive impact is achieved on the societal themes mentioned in the scheme.

A project that contributes to a priority (sub)mission or NTS technology may, subject to conditions, receive a maximum of 25 additional points in the assessment. This is achieved by doubling the points on the 'societal impact' assessment criterion. A condition is that the project meets the minimum quality requirements. That is to say: a minimum score of 10 points per criterion and a minimum score of 50 points for all criteria combined.

Varies by region

In some cases, the provinces contribute to the subsidy. As a result, there are differences regarding where the application must be submitted. This depends on the location of the lead applicant and the amount of project costs incurred in that province.

To request

Since the assessment of the application is decisive, it is of the utmost importance to submit a substantively very strong application that scores well on all four criteria. Vectrix is happy to help you determine whether your project stands a chance and, if so, with drafting and submitting the application. Please contact your account manager or contact us if you wish to collaborate on such a project with one or more other SMEs.