# Viable Business Case for Infrastructure Initiatives 2025

**Funder:** KWF
**Budget:** €250k–€500k per proposal (total €1–1.5M)
**Duration:** 2 years
**Consortium:** Required — collaboration/partnership with at least one KWF-funded infrastructure project
**Application:** 2-stage: baseline assessment → full proposal (action plan) in KWF-GMS
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://www.kwf.nl/en/forresearchers/funding/viable-infrastructure-2025
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Open to existing oncology infrastructure projects (biobanks, databases, facilities, platforms) seeking a viable business model. At least one partner must be a KWF-funded infrastructure. Funding is not for continuation of original infrastructure plans or personnel salary extensions. Dutch knowledge institutions implied; proposals submitted via KWF-GMS.

## Summary

The KWF Viable Business Case for Infrastructure Initiatives 2025 funds oncology infrastructure projects (biobanks, databases, facilities, platforms) seeking sustainable business models, offering €250,000-€500,000 per proposal over two years. Applicants must be existing infrastructure projects with at least one KWF-funded infrastructure partner. Funding supports new sustainability strategies, not continuation of original plans or salary extensions.

## Who should apply

- Managers or leaders of established oncology infrastructure projects (biobanks, databases, facilities, platforms)
- Projects based at Dutch knowledge institutions
- Consortia including at least one KWF-funded infrastructure partner
- Infrastructure seeking to develop or refine a sustainable, independent business model

## Key dates

- Full proposal deadline: 24 June 2025 (passed)
- Two-stage process: baseline assessment (closed 18 February 2025) then full proposal submission
- Two-year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- Consortium build is gating: at least one partner must be a current KWF-funded infrastructure; identify this partner early.
- Frame the proposal around business model innovation, not research output, KWF prioritises sustainability and independence over scientific novelty here.
- Clearly distinguish new sustainability activities from original infrastructure operations; proposals extending baseline personnel or continuation budgets will not score.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the budget for the KWF Viable Business Case for Infrastructure Initiatives 2025?

Proposals can request €250,000-€500,000 per project over two years.

### Who can apply for the KWF Viable Business Case?

Leaders of existing oncology infrastructure projects (biobanks, databases, facilities, platforms) based at Dutch institutions and partnered with at least one KWF-funded infrastructure.

### Is a consortium required for this KWF call?

Yes, your consortium must include at least one KWF-funded infrastructure partner to be eligible.

### What can funding be used for?

Funding supports developing a viable, sustainable business model for the infrastructure; it does not cover continuation of the original infrastructure plans or salary extensions.

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