# KIEM Arbeidsbesparende AI

**Funder:** NWO
**Budget:** €1,800,000
**Deadline:** 15 September 2026 (14:00 hrs)
**Consortium:** Required — practice-oriented research collaboration
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://www.nwo.nl/en/calls/kiem-arbeidsbesparende-ai
**Last verified:** 19 April 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supports exploratory applied research on testable and existing AI applications (use cases) focused on labour-saving AI. Conducted through new practice-oriented research activities at universities of applied sciences.

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