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KIC Societal Earning Capacity: Connection, Synthesis and Knowledge Utilisation
Final closing date; continuous submission with collection deadlines on 2025-01-23, 2026-01-22, and 2027-01-21 before 14:00 CET
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The KIC Societal Earning Capacity top-up call funds integration and dissemination of knowledge from NWO KIC Mission projects funded in 2020, 2021, or 2022. Grants range from €55,555 to €111,111 per project (higher for joint applications) over up to one year, and are exclusively open to project leads from those earlier cohorts. This is a one-off call designed to maximise the societal impact and knowledge utilisation of completed innovation projects.
Details
| Funder | NWO |
| Budget | €55,555–€111,111 per project (joint applications may request multiples) |
| Deadline | 21 January 2027 |
| Duration | Up to 1 year |
| Consortium | Required — main applicant (project lead of a prior KIC-funded project) plus one or more co-applicants and a partnering organisation; joint applications by multiple projects permitted |
| Application | Continuous submission with 3 collection dates; assessment after each collection deadline (March/April 2025, March/April 2026, March/April 2027) |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Eligible countries | NL |
Eligibility & scope
Top-up call exclusively for project leads of current or completed projects funded under three prior KIC Mission calls (2020, 2021, 2022). Funds connection, synthesis and knowledge utilisation activities that are distinct from already-planned project activities. Dutch knowledge institutions; proposals submitted via NWO's ISAAC system.
Who Should Apply
- •Project leads from NWO KIC Mission 2020, 2021, or 2022 funded cohorts
- •Applicants able to form a consortium with co-applicants and a partnering organisation
- •Teams aiming to synthesise and disseminate knowledge from completed mission-driven innovation projects
- •Joint applicant consortiums seeking higher funding through multi-project collaboration
Key Dates
- •Collection deadlines: 22 January 2026 (14:00 CET), and final deadline 21 January 2027 (14:00 CET)
- •Continuous submission with three collection deadlines
- •Project duration: at most one year
Tips for Applicants
- ✓This is exclusively a top-up call for prior KIC Mission cohorts, ineligible applicants are screened out immediately; verify your project's funding year and PI status before investing time.
- ✓Joint applications across multiple prior KIC projects can request higher budgets; align your consortium before submission to clarify cost-sharing and lead roles.
- ✓Focus your proposal on knowledge synthesis and societal dissemination pathways, not additional research; the funder rewards clear plans to extend impact beyond the original project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the KIC Societal Earning Capacity top-up?
Only project leads from NWO KIC Mission projects funded in 2020, 2021, or 2022. This is a top-up call exclusively for those cohorts.
How much funding can I get from the KIC Societal Earning Capacity call?
€55,555-€111,111 per project; joint applications from multiple consortiums may request higher amounts.
Is a consortium required for the KIC Societal Earning Capacity call?
Yes, you must have at least one co-applicant and a partnering organisation in addition to the main applicant.
What is the deadline for the KIC Societal Earning Capacity call?
The final deadline is 21 January 2027 at 14:00 CET. There are earlier collection deadlines at 22 January 2026.
How long can a KIC Societal Earning Capacity project run?
Up to one year.
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