# RAAK-mkb september 2026

**Funder:** Regieorgaan SIA
**Budget:** Max €375.000 per project, €6.375.000 total ceiling
**Deadline:** 22 September 2026 (14:00)
**Duration:** 2 years
**Consortium:** Required — universities of applied sciences (hogescholen) together with SMEs
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://regieorgaan-sia.nl/calls/raak-mkb-september-2026-0
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

2-year research by universities of applied sciences together with SMEs. Max €375,000 per project, total ceiling €6,375,000.

## Summary

RAAK-mkb funds two-year practice-based research projects run jointly by Dutch universities of applied sciences and SMEs, with up to €375,000 available per project against a total programme ceiling of €6.375 million. The call requires a consortium of at least one hogeschool and one or more SME partners, and is only open to organizations in the Netherlands. Regieorgaan SIA runs this call annually.

## Who should apply

- Dutch universities of applied sciences (hogescholen) as lead applicant
- SME partners willing to co-invest time and expertise in a formal consortium
- Applied research projects with direct relevance to SME practice
- Organizations based in the Netherlands only

## Key dates

- Deadline: 22 September 2026, 14:00
- Two-year project duration
- Annual call

## Tips for applicants

- Secure your SME partner(s) early, the consortium requirement is gating and cannot be added after submission.
- Frame the research question around a concrete SME problem; RAAK-mkb prioritizes practice-oriented outcomes over fundamental research.
- With only a €375,000 cap per project, keep the budget tightly scoped to the two-year timeline rather than proposing a larger multi-phase effort.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding does RAAK-mkb provide?

Up to €375,000 per project, with a total programme ceiling of €6.375 million across all funded projects.

### Who can apply for RAAK-mkb?

Dutch universities of applied sciences (hogescholen) applying together with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as a required consortium.

### How long does a RAAK-mkb project last?

Projects run for two years.

### When is the RAAK-mkb September 2026 deadline?

Applications are due 22 September 2026 at 14:00.

### Does Regieorgaan SIA run RAAK-mkb every year?

Yes, RAAK-mkb is an annual call from Regieorgaan SIA.

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

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