GlobalStars subsidy scheme

Do you own an innovative company or do you develop new technologies for products, processes or services? And do you work together with one or more partners outside of Europe? Then you may be eligible for the GlobalStars subsidy scheme.

GlobalStars is an initiative of the innovation network EUREKA. It aims to stimulate cooperation between member countries and innovative economies in other parts of the world. The scheme is open to any organisation carrying out Research & Development based on market research. The Netherlands participates in the scheme and funds collaborations that can solve certain issues and promote economic growth.

When do you qualify?

Your R&D focuses on new technologies that can solve social, economic and strategic issues. You work together with 1 or more partners from a predetermined innovative economy. This can be a country or a region. The partner country changes regularly, to find out which country it currently is, check with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO, in Dutch).

How to apply?

This scheme consists of multiple calls:

• Japan 2023: applications close 31 January 2024
• Brasil 2023: applications close 9 April 2024
• Taiwan 2024: applications close 28 May 2024

You can find more information on the criteria and requirements to apply for project partners from the Netherlands with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO, in Dutch).

For more information on a project call you can contact an advisor by email via teamiris@rvo.nl.