# Science for Industry Call

**Funder:** Health~Holland
**Budget:** €500k–€1,200,000 (large enterprises capped at €250k personnel costs)
**Deadline:** 22 September 2026 (Decisions communicated by 10 December 2026; pre-registration required before full proposal)
**Duration:** 2–4 years
**Consortium:** Required — minimum 1 Dutch company (main applicant, not micro-SME) and 1 Dutch research organization
**Application:** 2-stage: mandatory pre-registration → full proposal
**TRL:** Industrial / experimental
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2027-03
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://www.health-holland.com/funding-opportunities/science-industry-call-2026
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

PPP subsidy for Dutch LSH consortia combining a for-profit company (main applicant, must originate the R&D challenge) with a Dutch research organization; at least 80% of personnel costs must be incurred in the Netherlands; co-financing required; industrial research and/or experimental development projects only.

## Summary

Science for Industry is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) subsidy from Health~Holland offering €500k-€1.2M per project for applied research and development in Life Sciences & Health conducted by Dutch company-research organization consortia. The main applicant must be a non-micro Dutch for-profit company; large enterprises can claim up to €250k in personnel costs. Projects run 2-4 years with mandatory co-financing from all partners and must conduct at least 80% of personnel work in the Netherlands.

## Who should apply

- Dutch for-profit companies (not micro-SMEs as main applicant) seeking applied R&D or industrial research partnerships
- Project consortia including at least one Dutch research organization (university, institute) alongside the company
- Teams with projects requiring 80% or more of personnel effort in the Netherlands
- Applicants able to mobilize in-kind and/or cash co-financing from all consortium members

## Key dates

- Pre-registration deadline: 22 September 2026
- Full proposal deadline not yet specified; decision by 10 December 2026 at the latest
- Two-stage process: mandatory pre-registration followed by full proposal submission
- Project duration: 2-4 years

## Tips for applicants

- Pre-registration is administrative-only but mandatory; ensure company registration and research partner status are verified before the 22 September checkpoint.
- Budget ceiling for large enterprises is personnel costs only (up to €250k); smaller companies and SMEs can claim the full €500k-€1.2M range, structure your consortium to align with subsidy rules.
- Co-financing is non-negotiable for all partners; specify in-kind (researcher FTE) and cash contributions upfront to strengthen budget credibility.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the budget range for Science for Industry?

€500,000 to €1.2 million PPP subsidy per project; large enterprises are capped at €250k for personnel costs only.

### Who can be the main applicant for Science for Industry?

A for-profit company established in the Netherlands, excluding micro-SMEs; research organizations can be co-applicants but not lead applicants.

### Is a consortium required for Science for Industry?

Yes, the consortium must include at least one Dutch company (main applicant) and one Dutch research organization, with co-financing from all members.

### What are the application stages?

Two-stage: mandatory administrative pre-registration (deadline 22 September 2026), followed by full proposal submission with decision by 10 December 2026.

### Where must the project work take place?

At least 80% of personnel costs must be incurred in the Netherlands.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/health-holland-science-for-industry-call-2026-09) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.

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