# Voedsel en Groen: Thematische vraagstukken september 2026

**Funder:** Regieorgaan SIA
**Budget:** Max €500.000 (2-year theme) / higher amount for 4-year theme
**Deadline:** 29 September 2026 (14:00)
**Duration:** 2 or 4 years
**Consortium:** Required — universities of applied sciences with SMEs or public parties
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://regieorgaan-sia.nl/calls/voedsel-en-groen-thematische-vraagstukken-september-2026
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

2-year or 4-year research by universities of applied sciences together with SMEs or public parties. Max €500,000 for the 2-year theme.

## Summary

This Regieorgaan SIA call funds practice-oriented research on food and green (agri-food/horticulture-related) themes, carried out by Dutch universities of applied sciences working with SMEs or public sector partners. Projects run either 2 years with a budget up to €500,000, or 4 years with a higher (unspecified) budget, and a consortium with at least one SME or public party is mandatory.

## Who should apply

- Research teams based at Dutch universities of applied sciences
- Consortia that include at least one SME or public sector partner
- Projects addressing food and green (agri-food, horticulture, sustainability) themes
- Teams able to commit to either a 2-year or 4-year project scope

## Key dates

- Deadline: 29 September 2026, 14:00
- Project duration: 2 years (max €500,000) or 4 years (higher budget, amount unspecified)

## Tips for applicants

- Line up your SME or public-party partner early, the consortium requirement is gating and must be in place before submission.
- Decide between the 2-year and 4-year track before drafting; the budget ceiling and project scope differ significantly.
- Given the short window to the 29 September deadline, prioritize finalizing partner agreements and letters of commitment first.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding is available for Voedsel en Groen: Thematische vraagstukken?

Up to €500,000 for the 2-year theme; the 4-year theme carries a higher amount not specified in the call summary.

### Who can apply for this Regieorgaan SIA call?

Universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands, applying together with SMEs or public parties in a required consortium.

### What is the deadline for Voedsel en Groen: Thematische vraagstukken september 2026?

The deadline is 29 September 2026 at 14:00.

### How long do funded projects last?

Projects run for either 2 or 4 years, depending on which theme track is chosen.

### Is this call open to researchers outside the Netherlands?

No, it is restricted to Dutch universities of applied sciences and their consortium partners.

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