KWF

Lead4Life

€0.5-2M PPP subsidy per project (total project budget €0.8-3.3M)| Deadline: 22 September 2026 (9 days)|Up to 4 years

12:00 noon; full proposal deadline

Last updated: 6 Sept 2026

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The KWF Lead4Life grant funds public, private partnerships developing lead-212 radiopharmaceuticals and enabling technologies for cancer treatment, with KWF contributing €0.5M-€2M per project over up to four years as part of a €5M joint call with NRG PALLAS, FAST, and Oncode Institute. Consortia must include industry partners and comply with Health~Holland PPP governance; proposals focus on Pb-212 production, supply-chain infrastructure, or clinical-translation pathways. This is a one-off call open to Dutch institutions; private co-investment is mandatory.

Details

Funder	KWF
Budget	€0.5-2M PPP subsidy per project (total project budget €0.8-3.3M)
Deadline	22 September 2026
Duration	Up to 4 years
Consortium	Required — public-private partnership consortium including private party, per Health~Holland PPP requirements; Consortium Agreement between all participants mandatory
Application	2-stage: matchmaking phase → full-proposal phase
Frequency	One-off
Eligible countries	NL

Eligibility & scope

Health~Holland PPP call for production technology of medical isotope lead-212 and enabling clinical technologies, run jointly by KWF, NRG PALLAS, FAST and Oncode Institute; requires PPP consortium with private party and Consortium Agreement, Dutch summary reviewed by Patient Advisory Committee.

Who Should Apply

•Academic or hospital research groups with oncology and radiopharmaceutical expertise
•Consortia including at least one private-sector partner with co-investment commitment
•Researchers and institutions based in the Netherlands
•Projects addressing lead-212 production, supply-chain, or clinical-introduction bottlenecks
•Teams ready to engage a Patient Advisory Committee on the Dutch-language lay summary

Key Dates

•Full-proposal deadline: 22 September 2026 at 12:00 noon CET
•Matchmaking phase precedes the formal application; check the KWF website for matchmaking dates and logistics
•Project duration: up to four years

Tips for Applicants

✓Consortium composition is non-negotiable: a weak or uncommitted industry partner will sink an otherwise strong science proposal. Secure written co-investment commitments before drafting.
✓Lead-212 supply and manufacturing logistics dominate the review; if your project is purely downstream clinical science without a credible supply-chain or production-readiness angle, it does not fit this call.
✓The Patient Advisory Committee reviews the Dutch summary for clarity and relevance to patients; avoid jargon even in the lay section, KWF takes this step seriously.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can I get from the KWF Lead4Life grant?

KWF contributes €0.5M-€2M per project; the consortium must secure additional private co-investment to reach the project budget.

Do I need a private-sector partner to apply for Lead4Life?

Yes, Lead4Life is a mandatory public, private partnership; at least one industry partner with documented co-investment is required.

What research does the KWF Lead4Life grant fund?

Projects on lead-212 radiopharmaceutical development, Pb-212 production and supply-chain infrastructure, or enabling technologies for clinical introduction in cancer treatment.

Is the KWF Lead4Life grant open outside the Netherlands?

No, this is a one-off Dutch call; all consortium members must be based in the Netherlands and comply with Dutch Health~Holland PPP rules.

What is the Lead4Life application process?

Two-stage: a matchmaking phase helps consortia form, followed by full-proposal submission by 22 September 2026.

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