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KWF Pipeline Call 2026

€1M-€5M||4-5 years

Pre-proposal deadline

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The KWF Pipeline Call 2026 funds translational cancer research projects at TRL 3-5 (early clinical translation) with budgets of €1-5 million over 4-5 years. Consortia must include interdisciplinary teams spanning academic and European industry partners, reflecting KWF's commitment to moving laboratory discoveries toward clinical application. This annual call has a pre-proposal deadline of 7 July 2026.

Details

Funder KWF
Budget €1M-€5M
Duration 4-5 years
Consortium Required — interdisciplinary with European centers/industry
Application 2-stage
TRL 3-5
Frequency Annual
Next round 2027-04
Eligible countries NL

Eligibility & scope

Funds academic-led clinical trials (Phase I–III) for new investigational medicinal products addressing unmet cancer needs. Lead institute must be a medical centre or research institute in the Netherlands; public participating parties must be in Europe. Public-private partnerships allowed; patient involvement mandatory. Proposals must be in English. Budget indication: €1–2.5M (Phase I/I-II), €1–5M (Phase II/III).

Who Should Apply

  • •Research teams with mixed academic and industry expertise spanning multiple European institutions
  • •Projects at technology readiness level 3-5, bridging bench discovery to early clinical translation
  • •Researchers leading consortia with clear clinical development roadmaps and regulatory strategy
  • •Teams positioned to advance cancer diagnostics, therapeutics, or precision medicine tools toward patient impact

Key Dates

  • •Pre-proposal deadline: 7 July 2026
  • •Two-stage evaluation: pre-proposal shortlisting, then full proposal from invited teams
  • •Project duration: 4-5 years from funding start

Tips for Applicants

  • ✓KWF prioritizes consortium strength and complementarity, detail each partner's specific role and prior collaborative track record; misaligned teams score poorly.
  • ✓Clarity on TRL progression is essential; explicitly map your current TRL, planned milestones, and exit TRL by project end to show realistic translation momentum.
  • ✓Industry letters of intent carry significant weight; secure concrete co-investment or in-kind commitments before submission, not just expressions of interest.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the budget range for the KWF Pipeline Call 2026?

Projects are funded between €1 million and €5 million depending on scope and consortium size.

Who should apply to the KWF Pipeline Call?

Interdisciplinary consortia including academic researchers and industry partners across multiple European institutions working on cancer translation at TRL 3-5.

Is the KWF Pipeline Call recurring?

Yes, KWF runs this call annually; the next round is expected in April 2027.

How long are KWF Pipeline projects?

Project duration is 4 to 5 years from funding start.

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