NWO
Open Technology Programme 2026
Continuous submission from 12 January 2026 until 11 December 2026, subject to grant ceiling or maximum number of applications
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Details
| Funder | NWO |
| Budget | Up to €950k (up to €1,050k for investment-heavy projects) |
| Deadline | 11 December 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 6 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage (jury-based assessment in batches of 18 applications in order of receipt) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | NL |
Eligibility & scope
Open to researchers with a tenured or tenure-track position at Dutch universities, UMCs, KNAW/NWO institutes, and select other Dutch research organisations. Supports free and independent technology research with societal/scientific impact; requires a user committee of at least four knowledge users. Not intended for proposals predominantly focused on investments, contract research, or clinical trials.
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