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BOOST (Bridging Obstacles for Optimal model use via Shared Technical expertise)
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Details
| Funder | KWF |
| Budget | ~€150,000 per project (incl. VAT) |
| Duration | 6–24 months |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage: full-proposal only, assessed by dedicated BOOST committee |
| TRL | 3 |
| Eligible countries | NL |
Eligibility & scope
Open to researchers at Dutch knowledge institutions with an ongoing or recently finished KWF drug research project (start ≥6 months ago, end ≤1.5 years before 1 July 2026). Funds access to clinically relevant preclinical models, technologies, and expertise (in-house or via external parties/CROs) to improve translational value. TRL ≥3 required. Drug research scope only; basic research eligible only if directly tied to drug development.
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