# KIEM Defensie

**Funder:** Regieorgaan SIA
**Deadline:** 15 September 2026 (14:00)
**Consortium:** Required — research organisation with practice partners, run with Defensie
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://regieorgaan-sia.nl/calls/kiem-defensie
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Subsidy round run in collaboration with the Dutch Ministry of Defence for exploratory research with practice partners.

## Summary

KIEM Defensie funds small-scale exploratory research projects carried out jointly by a research organisation and practice partners, in collaboration with the Dutch Ministry of Defence. It is run by Regieorgaan SIA as a continuous call, meaning applications can be submitted in ongoing rounds rather than a single yearly deadline. The call is restricted to Dutch-based consortia and requires an active Defensie partnership as part of the project.

## Who should apply

- Research organisations in the Netherlands able to form a consortium with practice partners
- Teams with an existing or plannable collaboration with the Dutch Ministry of Defence
- Practice partners willing to co-develop and co-fund exploratory research
- Applicants with a defense-relevant or dual-use research focus

## Key dates

- Deadline: 15 September 2026, 14:00
- Call runs continuously, so further rounds are expected after this deadline

## Tips for applicants

- Secure Defensie's participation early, the collaboration with the Ministry is a structural requirement, not just a preference.
- Line up your practice partner commitments before drafting, since the consortium structure is checked closely given the exploratory scope of KIEM funding.
- Because this call runs continuously, prepare your consortium agreement in advance so you can submit as soon as your project is ready rather than waiting for a fixed round.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is KIEM Defensie funding for?

It funds exploratory research projects run jointly by a research organisation and practice partners in collaboration with the Dutch Ministry of Defence.

### Who can apply for KIEM Defensie?

A consortium consisting of a research organisation and practice partners based in the Netherlands, working together with Defensie.

### Is KIEM Defensie a recurring call?

Yes, Regieorgaan SIA runs this subsidy round on a continuous basis rather than with a single annual deadline.

### Can international institutions apply for KIEM Defensie?

No, eligibility is restricted to organisations in the Netherlands.

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