Cybersecurity Innovation Fund (CIF-NL)
Do you have a business and do you want to develop a plan for innovation on a cybersecurity project? You may be eligible for the Cybersecurity Innovation Fund (CIF-NL).
When are you eligible?
You can apply for the CIF-NL alone or in collaboration with up to 3 other organisations. You must meet the conditions, including:
- The project's lead time is at most 1 year.
- Your business must be established in the Netherlands.
- Co-applicants, if any, must be based in the European Union.
- Your project should fall within the categories of industrial research, experimental development, or a feasibility study.
- Your project is not only focused on your own company but also has the potential to succeed in the national and international market.
Your project must contribute at least 1 of these 2 subareas:
- promoting crypto-agility
- simplifying cybersecurity solutions
Check all conditions for the CIF-NL at the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland, RVO, in Dutch).
How to apply?
You can apply for the CIF-NL subsidy from 9 December 2025, 9:00 hours until 10 February 2026, 17:00 hours to the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO, in Dutch). You need eHerkenning level 3 to apply.
If you would like help with your application, or you want to find a partner to start a project with, you can contact NEXIS.