# SME Call **Funder:** Health~Holland **Budget:** €225k–€450k per consortium (at least €8M total available) **Duration:** Up to 2 years **Consortium:** Required — minimum 1 for-profit enterprise (main applicant, established in the Netherlands) and 1 research organisation; co-funding by all partners required **Application:** 2-stage: pre-selection (max 50 projects proceed) → full substantive assessment **TRL:** 4-6 **Frequency:** Annual **Next round:** 2027-01 **Eligible countries:** NL **Official call:** https://www.health-holland.com/funding-opportunities/mkb-call **Last updated:** 16 Aug 2026 ## Eligibility & scope PPP subsidy for collaborative R&D in the Dutch Life Sciences & Health sector. Main applicant must be a for-profit enterprise established in the Netherlands. Industrial research only (TRL 4–6). Dutch SMEs may apply for max €150k/year; Dutch research organisations max €150k total. Applicants must not qualify as an 'undertaking in difficulty'. Mandatory consortium agreement template required. ## Summary The SME Call from Health~Holland funds public-private R&D collaborations in Dutch Life Sciences and Health through €225,000-€450,000 per project over up to two years. The call targets consortia led by a for-profit enterprise (Dutch SMEs capped at €150k/year) partnering with at least one research organisation, working on industrial research at technology readiness levels 4-6. All consortium partners must contribute co-funding and sign a mandatory consortium agreement. ## Who should apply - For-profit enterprises established in the Netherlands leading the consortium - Dutch SMEs eligible for up to €150,000 per year of the grant - Research organisations or public institutions as mandatory co-applicants - Consortia with confirmed co-funding commitments from all partners - Teams developing industrial research at technology readiness levels 4-6 ## Key dates - Application procedures and timelines to be published no later than 1 September 2026 - Two-stage process: pre-selection followed by full substantive assessment - Up to two-year project duration - At least €8 million available in the 2027 round ## Tips for applicants - The consortium agreement template is mandatory; start drafting it early with your research partner to align on roles, IP, and exit clauses before submission. - Dutch SMEs hit a per-year cap of €150k; design your budget and workplan accordingly, larger budgets may require larger enterprise partners or lower SME share. - Co-funding from all partners is non-negotiable and verified at pre-selection; secure written co-funding commitments before drafting the proposal. ## Frequently asked questions ### Who can be the main applicant for the SME Call? A for-profit enterprise established in the Netherlands. Dutch SMEs may apply but are capped at €150,000 per year of the grant budget. ### What is the budget range for Health~Holland SME Call projects? €225,000-€450,000 per project, with a two-year maximum duration. ### What is a consortium requirement for the SME Call? At least one for-profit enterprise (the main applicant) and one research organisation must partner. All partners must co-fund the project and sign a mandatory consortium agreement template. ### What technology readiness levels are eligible for the SME Call? Industrial research at TRL 4-6 only; basic research and TRL 7-9 projects are outside scope. ### When will the 2027 SME Call open? Full procedures and timelines will be published no later than 1 September 2026; the call targets projects in the 2027 round. --- Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/health-holland-sme-call-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying. **See which EU calls match your profile.** [Preview your matches in 30 seconds, no signup](https://grantsby.eu/demo?ref=llm_grant_md).