# Voedsel en Groen: Thematische vraagstukken

**Funder:** Regieorgaan SIA
**Budget:** Up to €500k (2-year theme) / higher for 4-year theme
**Deadline:** 29 September 2026 (14:00 uur)
**Duration:** 2 or 4 years
**Consortium:** Required — universities of applied sciences together with SME businesses or public partners
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://regieorgaan-sia.nl/calls/voedsel-en-groen-thematische-vraagstukken-september-2026
**Last updated:** 20 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

For 2- or 4-year research by universities of applied sciences with SMEs or public partners on food and green thematic questions; max €500,000 for the 2-year theme.

## Summary

The Voedsel en Groen: Thematische vraagstukken call funds applied research on set themes within food and agriculture at Dutch universities of applied sciences (hogescholen). This call is part of the Praktijkkennis voor Voedsel en Groen programme, supporting practice-oriented investigation grounded in industry and community needs. The call runs annually.

## Who should apply

- Researchers at Dutch universities of applied sciences (hogescholen)
- Teams focused on applied research in food and agriculture sectors
- Projects aligned with the call's published thematic priorities

## Key dates

- Deadline 29 September 2026 at 14:00 CEST
- Annual recurring call

## Tips for applicants

- Confirm the thematic focus areas for this round on the Regieorgaan SIA website before drafting; projects must align with designated themes.
- Frame your research as practice-oriented and grounded in sector needs; this programme prioritises applied outcomes over fundamental investigation.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the Voedsel en Groen: Thematische vraagstukken call?

Researchers at Dutch universities of applied sciences (hogescholen) are eligible to apply.

### Is the Voedsel en Groen: Thematische vraagstukken call recurring?

Yes, this call runs annually as part of the Praktijkkennis voor Voedsel en Groen programme.

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