Subsidy scheme for sustainability and innovation Overijssel and Gelderland (OP East)
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Do you have an idea for an innovative and sustainable project in Overijssel or Gelderland? You can apply for a subsidy or loan from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) with OP Oost. The ERDF subsidy is cofinanced by the EU, the central government, and the provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel.
Who can apply?
To apply for ERDF funding you must meet several conditions, among others:
- You work together with 1 or more entrepreneurs, or potentially knowledge institutes or governments.
- You will perform the project in Overijssel or Gelderland.
- You and your partners are financially sound.
- You develop new and sustainable products aimed at regional innovation (in Dutch) for a smarter and a greener Eastern Netherlands.
- You have not yet started with the activities you apply for.
- The activities in the proposal meet the European requirements on sustainable development and equal opportunity.
You can find more information on the EFRO Oost website (in Dutch).
How to apply?
OP Oost offers multiple ERDF subsidies:
- You can apply for the subsidy VInnovate for innovative international projects (in Dutch) from 15 May 2024 until 30 October 2024
- You can apply for the subsidy for innovation projects (in Dutch) from 1 February 2024 until 31 January 2025
- You can apply for the subsidy for test- and demonstration projects (in Dutch) from 1 March 2024 until 31 January 2025
You apply for these subsidies using the ERDF-webportal (EFRO-webportaal, in Dutch). More information on the application processes is available in Dutch on EFRO Oost website (in Dutch).