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SME Call

€225k–€450k per consortium (at least €8M total available)Up to 2 years

Full procedure and final timelines to be published no later than 1 September 2026; call is for 2027 round

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The SME Call from Health~Holland funds public-private R&D collaborations in Dutch Life Sciences and Health through €225,000-€450,000 per project over up to two years. The call targets consortia led by a for-profit enterprise (Dutch SMEs capped at €150k/year) partnering with at least one research organisation, working on industrial research at technology readiness levels 4-6. All consortium partners must contribute co-funding and sign a mandatory consortium agreement.

Details

Funder Health~Holland
Budget €225k–€450k per consortium (at least €8M total available)
Duration Up to 2 years
Consortium Required — minimum 1 for-profit enterprise (main applicant, established in the Netherlands) and 1 research organisation; co-funding by all partners required
Application 2-stage: pre-selection (max 50 projects proceed) → full substantive assessment
TRL 4-6
Frequency Annual
Next round 2027-01
Eligible countries NL

Eligibility & scope

PPP subsidy for collaborative R&D in the Dutch Life Sciences & Health sector. Main applicant must be a for-profit enterprise established in the Netherlands. Industrial research only (TRL 4–6). Dutch SMEs may apply for max €150k/year; Dutch research organisations max €150k total. Applicants must not qualify as an 'undertaking in difficulty'. Mandatory consortium agreement template required.

Who Should Apply

  • •For-profit enterprises established in the Netherlands leading the consortium
  • •Dutch SMEs eligible for up to €150,000 per year of the grant
  • •Research organisations or public institutions as mandatory co-applicants
  • •Consortia with confirmed co-funding commitments from all partners
  • •Teams developing industrial research at technology readiness levels 4-6

Key Dates

  • •Application procedures and timelines to be published no later than 1 September 2026
  • •Two-stage process: pre-selection followed by full substantive assessment
  • •Up to two-year project duration
  • •At least €8 million available in the 2027 round

Tips for Applicants

  • ✓The consortium agreement template is mandatory; start drafting it early with your research partner to align on roles, IP, and exit clauses before submission.
  • ✓Dutch SMEs hit a per-year cap of €150k; design your budget and workplan accordingly, larger budgets may require larger enterprise partners or lower SME share.
  • ✓Co-funding from all partners is non-negotiable and verified at pre-selection; secure written co-funding commitments before drafting the proposal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can be the main applicant for the SME Call?

A for-profit enterprise established in the Netherlands. Dutch SMEs may apply but are capped at €150,000 per year of the grant budget.

What is the budget range for Health~Holland SME Call projects?

€225,000-€450,000 per project, with a two-year maximum duration.

What is a consortium requirement for the SME Call?

At least one for-profit enterprise (the main applicant) and one research organisation must partner. All partners must co-fund the project and sign a mandatory consortium agreement template.

What technology readiness levels are eligible for the SME Call?

Industrial research at TRL 4-6 only; basic research and TRL 7-9 projects are outside scope.

When will the 2027 SME Call open?

Full procedures and timelines will be published no later than 1 September 2026; the call targets projects in the 2027 round.

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