Health~Holland

Science for Industry Call

€500k–€1,200,000 (large enterprises capped at €250k personnel costs)| Deadline: 22 September 2026 (9 days)|2–4 years

Decisions communicated by 10 December 2026; pre-registration required before full proposal

Last updated: 13 Sept 2026

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Science for Industry is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) subsidy from Health~Holland offering €500k-€1.2M per project for applied research and development in Life Sciences & Health conducted by Dutch company-research organization consortia. The main applicant must be a non-micro Dutch for-profit company; large enterprises can claim up to €250k in personnel costs. Projects run 2-4 years with mandatory co-financing from all partners and must conduct at least 80% of personnel work in the Netherlands.

Details

Funder	Health~Holland
Budget	€500k–€1,200,000 (large enterprises capped at €250k personnel costs)
Deadline	22 September 2026
Duration	2–4 years
Consortium	Required — minimum 1 Dutch company (main applicant, not micro-SME) and 1 Dutch research organization
Application	2-stage: mandatory pre-registration → full proposal
TRL	Industrial / experimental
Frequency	Annual
Next round	2027-03
Eligible countries	NL

Eligibility & scope

PPP subsidy for Dutch LSH consortia combining a for-profit company (main applicant, must originate the R&D challenge) with a Dutch research organization; at least 80% of personnel costs must be incurred in the Netherlands; co-financing required; industrial research and/or experimental development projects only.

Who Should Apply

•Dutch for-profit companies (not micro-SMEs as main applicant) seeking applied R&D or industrial research partnerships
•Project consortia including at least one Dutch research organization (university, institute) alongside the company
•Teams with projects requiring 80% or more of personnel effort in the Netherlands
•Applicants able to mobilize in-kind and/or cash co-financing from all consortium members

Key Dates

•Pre-registration deadline: 22 September 2026
•Full proposal deadline not yet specified; decision by 10 December 2026 at the latest
•Two-stage process: mandatory pre-registration followed by full proposal submission
•Project duration: 2-4 years

Tips for Applicants

✓Pre-registration is administrative-only but mandatory; ensure company registration and research partner status are verified before the 22 September checkpoint.
✓Budget ceiling for large enterprises is personnel costs only (up to €250k); smaller companies and SMEs can claim the full €500k-€1.2M range, structure your consortium to align with subsidy rules.
✓Co-financing is non-negotiable for all partners; specify in-kind (researcher FTE) and cash contributions upfront to strengthen budget credibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the budget range for Science for Industry?

€500,000 to €1.2 million PPP subsidy per project; large enterprises are capped at €250k for personnel costs only.

Who can be the main applicant for Science for Industry?

A for-profit company established in the Netherlands, excluding micro-SMEs; research organizations can be co-applicants but not lead applicants.

Is a consortium required for Science for Industry?

Yes, the consortium must include at least one Dutch company (main applicant) and one Dutch research organization, with co-financing from all members.

What are the application stages?

Two-stage: mandatory administrative pre-registration (deadline 22 September 2026), followed by full proposal submission with decision by 10 December 2026.

Where must the project work take place?

At least 80% of personnel costs must be incurred in the Netherlands.

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