# RAAK-mkb

**Funder:** Regieorgaan SIA
**Deadline:** 22 September 2026 (14.00 uur)
**Duration:** 2 years
**Consortium:** Required — hogeschool in collaboration with SMEs
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://regieorgaan-sia.nl/financiering/raak-mkb/
**Last verified:** 2 August 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Funds 2-year research projects by Dutch hogescholen in collaboration with SMEs, aimed at promoting knowledge exchange to increase SME innovation capacity. Dutch hogescholen only.

## Summary

RAAK-mkb funds two-year research projects led by Dutch hogescholen in partnership with small and medium enterprises (SMEs), designed to accelerate SME innovation through applied research and knowledge exchange. The call is open to hogescholen only and requires an SME consortium, with a focus on practical outcomes that strengthen SME competitiveness.

## Who should apply

- Dutch hogescholen (universities of applied sciences)
- Research teams with existing or planned SME partnerships
- Applied research projects with concrete industry relevance
- Consortia where hogeschool and SMEs share research goals

## Key dates

- Deadline 22 September 2026 at 14:00 (UTC+0)
- Two-year project duration
- Annual call

## Tips for applicants

- An SME consortium is mandatory, a single-partner application will be rejected; confirm co-applicant letters early.
- Focus the proposal on knowledge exchange and concrete SME capacity-building outcomes, not fundamental science.
- Hogescholen are gatekeepers; ensure your institution has applied before and has a track record with SIA.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the RAAK-mkb grant for?

It funds two-year applied research projects by Dutch hogescholen partnering with SMEs to promote knowledge exchange and increase SME innovation capacity.

### Who can apply for RAAK-mkb?

Dutch hogescholen only; SME partners are required but do not submit the application.

### Is RAAK-mkb a recurring call?

Yes, RAAK-mkb runs annually.

### What is the deadline for RAAK-mkb?

22 September 2026 at 14:00 UTC+0.

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

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