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Lead4Life PPP 2026 – Lead-212 Production & Enabling Technologies
12:00 noon; full-proposal phase opened 5 May 2026
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The KWF Lead4Life PPP 2026 call funds public-private partnerships pursuing lead-212 radiopharmaceutical research for cancer treatment, with grants of €0.5-€2 million per project (total programme budget €5 million). Proposals must address one of two pillars: lead-212 production and supply-chain development, or enabling technologies for clinical introduction. Dutch research institutions partnered with private-sector organizations must apply as consortia; the private partner must be financially viable and sign a mandatory Consortium Agreement.
Details
| Funder | KWF |
| Budget | €0.5M–€2M per project (total programme €5M) |
| Deadline | 22 September 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 4 years |
| Consortium | Required — public-private partnership consortium; Consortium Agreement between all participants is mandatory |
| Application | 2-stage: matchmaking phase → full-proposal submission via KWF GMS |
| TRL | 1-7 |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Eligible countries | NL |
Eligibility & scope
Health~Holland PPP call for projects on lead-212 (Pb-212) production/supply chain or enabling technologies for clinical introduction. Requires active private-party participation (PPP), a signed Consortium Agreement, and compliance with Health~Holland PPP subsidy guidelines. Private party must not be an undertaking in difficulty (RVO declaration required). Proposals must be submitted in Dutch (Dutch Summary reviewed by Patient Advisory Committee PACO).
Who Should Apply
- •Academic or hospital research teams in the Netherlands with radiopharmaceutical or nuclear medicine expertise
- •Consortium-based applicants: at least one Dutch public research institution and one private-sector partner financially able to participate
- •Projects targeting lead-212 production/supply chain or clinical-translation technologies for cancer therapy
- •Teams willing to engage with the Patient Advisory Committee on the Dutch summary of their proposal
Key Dates
- •Full-proposal deadline 22 September 2026 at 12:00 noon (submitted via KWF GMS)
- •Two-stage process: matchmaking phase followed by full proposal submission
- •Up to four-year project duration; funding decision expected end of February 2027
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Register in the KWF GMS platform at least 6 weeks before the deadline if your institute is new to KWF; late registration will stall your submission.
- ✓The Consortium Agreement is non-negotiable and mandatory; draft and sign it before proposal submission.
- ✓Write your Dutch summary in genuinely plain language, the Patient Advisory Committee review focuses on clarity for non-specialists, not scientific depth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the budget range for the KWF Lead4Life PPP 2026 grant?
Individual projects can receive €0.5 million to €2 million; the total programme budget is €5 million.
Do I need a private-sector partner to apply to Lead4Life PPP?
Yes, the call requires a public-private partnership consortium; your private-sector partner must provide an RVO declaration confirming financial viability.
What research areas does the Lead4Life PPP 2026 call cover?
The call funds two pillars: lead-212 production and supply-chain development, and enabling technologies for clinical introduction of lead-212 cancer therapies.
When is the deadline for the KWF Lead4Life PPP 2026?
The full-proposal deadline is 22 September 2026 at 12:00 noon, submitted via the KWF GMS system.
Is the Lead4Life PPP 2026 call recurring?
No, this is a one-off call run by Health~Holland as a structured PPP initiative.
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