# NWO Open Technology Programme 2026 **Funder:** NWO **Budget:** Up to €950,000 **Deadline:** 2 September 2026 (Co-funding required >€700k. Knowledge user collaboration required.) **Duration:** 4 years **Consortium:** Collaboration with public/private required **Application:** Single stage **TRL:** Applied technology **Frequency:** Annual **Next round:** 2027-03 **Official call:** https://www.nwo.nl/en/calls/open-technology-programme-2026 **Last updated:** 4 Jul 2026 > **Recently updated:** catalog cleanup 2026-07-04: duplicate row (canonical sibling kept) ## Summary The NWO Open Technology Programme funds applied-research consortia to develop technologies closer to market, with budgets up to €950,000 over four years. Projects must include collaboration between academic researchers and public or private knowledge users, with co-funding required for proposals exceeding €700,000. This annual call prioritises translational partnerships that bridge research and industrial or societal application. ## Who should apply - Research teams at Dutch academic institutions - Projects requiring collaboration with industry, government, or social partners - Applied-research focus on technology development and translation - Consortia capable of assembling co-funding for budgets over €700,000 ## Key dates - Deadline: 2 September 2026 - Single-stage application and evaluation - Four-year project duration ## Tips for applicants - Knowledge user collaboration is mandatory, not optional, the call requires a named public or private partner letter of support detailing their role and co-funding commitment. - For budgets over €700,000, co-funding is a gating criterion; clarify the source and commitment level in the pre-proposal stage to avoid late rejections. - The panel weights feasibility and market/societal relevance alongside scientific novelty, include a clear pathway from technology to application, not just the research question. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the budget range for the NWO Open Technology Programme? Proposals can request between €700,000 and €1,050,000; budgets under €700,000 do not require co-funding, while larger proposals must secure matching funds from partners. ### Do I need industry partners to apply to the NWO Open Technology Programme? Yes, collaboration with at least one public or private knowledge user is mandatory, and they must provide a letter confirming their involvement and co-funding contribution where applicable. ### How long is an NWO Open Technology Programme grant? Projects run for four years. ### When is the deadline for the NWO Open Technology Programme 2026? The deadline is 2 September 2026, with a single application stage and evaluation round. --- Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/nwo-nwo-open-technology-programme-2026-2026-09) — 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&grant=nwo-nwo-open-technology-programme-2026-2026-09).