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KWF
Proof Of Concept 2026-3
12:00 noon
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KWF Proof of Concept 2026-3 funds researchers translating KWF-funded cancer innovations toward real-world application, with support for regulatory preparation, business case development, and external expertise. The grant is exclusively available to researchers with ongoing or recently completed KWF projects (up to one year post-completion) and is limited to Netherlands-based applicants. This annual call bridges the gap between fundamental discovery and clinical or commercial implementation.
Details
| Funder | KWF |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | NL |
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Eligibility & scope
Supports translation of KWF-funded innovations toward real-world application. Eligible only for ongoing or recently completed KWF projects (up to 1 year after completion). Covers steps such as external expertise, regulatory preparation, or business case development.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers with ongoing KWF-funded cancer research projects
- •Teams with KWF projects completed within the past 12 months
- •Applicants based at Dutch academic, hospital or translational research institutions
- •Projects requiring regulatory preparation, external expertise, or business case development to progress toward clinical or commercial use
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 22 September 2026 at 12:00 noon
- •Single-stage application and evaluation
- •Annual call cycle
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Eligibility is strict: your KWF project must be active or completed within the last year, applications from lapsed projects are not entertained.
- ✓Frame the translation pathway concretely: regulatory steps, stakeholder engagement, or IP strategy score better than aspirational language about impact.
- ✓If external expertise is budgeted, name the partner and explain why internal capacity is insufficient, KWF panels scrutinise justification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the KWF Proof of Concept 2026-3 grant?
Researchers with ongoing KWF-funded projects or projects completed within the past 12 months, based at Dutch institutions.
What does the KWF Proof of Concept grant fund?
Translation of KWF-funded innovations toward real-world application, including regulatory preparation, business case development, and external expertise.
When is the KWF Proof of Concept 2026-3 deadline?
22 September 2026 at 12:00 noon; this is a single-stage application with annual recurrence.
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