KWF
Proof of Concept
Call 2026-PoC-3 closes 22 September 2026 at 12:00 noon. Previous rounds: 2026-PoC-1 closed 10 Feb 2026; 2026-PoC-2 closed 2 Jun 2026.
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Details
| Funder | KWF |
| Budget | Up to €150,000 incl. VAT |
| Deadline | 22 September 2026 |
| Duration | 6–18 months |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage; TTO commitment letter mandatory |
| TRL | 3+ |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | NL |
Eligibility & scope
Add-on to ongoing or recently completed KWF-funded projects (incl. KWF-PPP, TTW Technology for Oncology, KWF-NWO early detection). Must be linked to a related KWF project; TTO collaboration and commitment letter required. Supports translational pathway definition, limited development/validation, and regulatory/implementation preparation. Innovation must be at TRL ≥ 3. Applications may be submitted during the project or up to one year after its end date.
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