# Take-off hbo

**Funder:** Regieorgaan SIA
**Budget:** €500k total available
**Deadline:** 1 December 2026 (14:00 uur)
**Application:** Phase 1 – Feasibility studies
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://regieorgaan-sia.nl/calls/take-off-hbo-december-2026
**Last updated:** 20 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Take-off hbo (phase 1) - Feasibility studies aims to bring innovations from university-of-applied-sciences research into practical use. €500,000 available in total.

## Summary

Take-off hbo (phase 1) funds feasibility studies that move research from Dutch universities of applied sciences toward practical use, with €500,000 available in total. The call is run by Regieorgaan SIA and repeats annually.

## Who should apply

- Researchers at Dutch universities of applied sciences (hogescholen)
- Projects testing the feasibility of moving research into practical use
- Applicants based in the Netherlands

## Key dates

- Deadline: 1 December 2026, 14:00 uur
- Phase 1: Feasibility studies
- Call runs annually

## Tips for applicants

- Frame the proposal explicitly around feasibility, the call funds testing practical viability, not full development.
- Since this is a phase 1 call, keep the scope tight and tied to a clear next step toward practical use.
- Check the SIA portal early given the total pool is capped at €500,000 across all applicants.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding does Take-off hbo phase 1 provide?

€500,000 is available in total across the call.

### Who can apply for Take-off hbo?

Researchers at Dutch universities of applied sciences working on feasibility studies to bring research into practical use.

### When is the Take-off hbo phase 1 deadline?

1 December 2026 at 14:00 uur.

### Does Take-off hbo run every year?

Yes, Regieorgaan SIA runs this call annually.

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