# KIEM HighTech

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

## Eligibility & scope

Subsidy round run in collaboration with Holland High Tech for exploratory research with practice partners.

## Summary

KIEM HighTech, run by Regieorgaan SIA with Holland High Tech, funds exploratory research projects that pair a Dutch research organisation with practice partners from industry or the field. It is aimed at researchers at universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands looking to test a new collaboration or research idea with a high-tech sector partner before scaling up to a larger project.

## Who should apply

- Researchers at Dutch universities of applied sciences
- Consortia with a research organisation plus one or more practice partners
- Early-stage or exploratory research collaborations in high-tech fields
- Applicants with an existing or new industry/field partner to co-develop the proposal

## Key dates

- Deadline: 15 September 2026, 14:00
- Run jointly with Holland High Tech as part of the KIEM subsidy round

## Tips for applicants

- Secure and name practice partners early, the consortium requirement is checked before scientific merit is assessed.
- Frame the project explicitly as exploratory groundwork for a larger follow-up proposal, since that is the purpose of the KIEM instrument.
- Align the proposal with Holland High Tech's sector priorities since the round is co-run with them.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the deadline for KIEM HighTech?

The deadline is 15 September 2026 at 14:00.

### Who can apply for KIEM HighTech?

Dutch research organisations, such as universities of applied sciences, applying together with practice partners as a consortium.

### Is a consortium required for KIEM HighTech?

Yes, applicants must form a consortium consisting of a research organisation and one or more practice partners.

### Who runs the KIEM HighTech round?

It is run by Regieorgaan SIA in collaboration with Holland High Tech.

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

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