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Viable Business Case for Infrastructure Initiatives 2025
Full proposal deadline was 24 June 2025 (12:00 CET); baseline assessment closed 18 February 2025. Both deadlines have passed.
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The KWF Viable Business Case for Infrastructure Initiatives 2025 funds oncology infrastructure projects (biobanks, databases, facilities, platforms) seeking sustainable business models, offering €250,000-€500,000 per proposal over two years. Applicants must be existing infrastructure projects with at least one KWF-funded infrastructure partner. Funding supports new sustainability strategies, not continuation of original plans or salary extensions.
Details
| Funder | KWF |
| Budget | €250k–€500k per proposal (total €1–1.5M) |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Consortium | Required — collaboration/partnership with at least one KWF-funded infrastructure project |
| Application | 2-stage: baseline assessment → full proposal (action plan) in KWF-GMS |
| Eligible countries | NL |
Eligibility & scope
Open to existing oncology infrastructure projects (biobanks, databases, facilities, platforms) seeking a viable business model. At least one partner must be a KWF-funded infrastructure. Funding is not for continuation of original infrastructure plans or personnel salary extensions. Dutch knowledge institutions implied; proposals submitted via KWF-GMS.
Who Should Apply
- •Managers or leaders of established oncology infrastructure projects (biobanks, databases, facilities, platforms)
- •Projects based at Dutch knowledge institutions
- •Consortia including at least one KWF-funded infrastructure partner
- •Infrastructure seeking to develop or refine a sustainable, independent business model
Key Dates
- •Full proposal deadline: 24 June 2025 (passed)
- •Two-stage process: baseline assessment (closed 18 February 2025) then full proposal submission
- •Two-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Consortium build is gating: at least one partner must be a current KWF-funded infrastructure; identify this partner early.
- ✓Frame the proposal around business model innovation, not research output, KWF prioritises sustainability and independence over scientific novelty here.
- ✓Clearly distinguish new sustainability activities from original infrastructure operations; proposals extending baseline personnel or continuation budgets will not score.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the budget for the KWF Viable Business Case for Infrastructure Initiatives 2025?
Proposals can request €250,000-€500,000 per project over two years.
Who can apply for the KWF Viable Business Case?
Leaders of existing oncology infrastructure projects (biobanks, databases, facilities, platforms) based at Dutch institutions and partnered with at least one KWF-funded infrastructure.
Is a consortium required for this KWF call?
Yes, your consortium must include at least one KWF-funded infrastructure partner to be eligible.
What can funding be used for?
Funding supports developing a viable, sustainable business model for the infrastructure; it does not cover continuation of the original infrastructure plans or salary extensions.
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