SME Innovation Stimulus for Regional and Top Sectors (MIT)
SME Innovation Stimulus for Regional and Top Sectors (MIT)
Do you run a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) and do you want to work with other SMEs on innovation projects? You can apply for a subsidy from the SME Innovation Stimulus for Regional and Top Sectors (Mkb-innovatiestimulering Regio en Topsectoren, MIT).
At the moment, you can apply for a subsidy to set up an R&D cooperation project. This project is for the development or innovation of products, production processes, or services.
What are the conditions for MIT R&D cooperation projects?
- The conditions for R&D cooperation projects include:
- The project consists of industrial research, experimental development, or both.
- At least 2 SMEs carry out the project.
The project runs for a maximum of 2 years.
Read all conditions for R&D cooperation projects (in Dutch).
How to apply?
Use RVO’s MIT desk finder (in Dutch) to see where you must apply for MIT R&D cooperation projects.
You can apply for the subsidy for R&D cooperation projects from 9 June 2026, 9:00 hours until 15 September 2026, 17:00 hours.
You need eHerkenning level 2+ to apply for R&D cooperation projects.