# KWF Proof of Concept 2026-2

**Funder:** Dutch Cancer Society (KWF)
**Budget:** Up to €150K (typical PoC)
**Deadline:** 2 June 2026 (Opens 14 Apr 2026, closes 2 Jun 2026 12:00 noon. Decision Aug 2026. Only for ongoing/recently completed KWF projects.)
**Duration:** 1-2 years
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Direct application → Review → Decision
**TRL:** 3-6
**Frequency:** 3x per year
**Next round:** August 2026 (PoC 2026-3)
**Official call:** https://www.kwf.nl/en/forresearchers/funding
**Last verified:** 29 March 2026

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/kwf-poc-2026-2) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.