MIT R&D

The MIT R&D collaboration is a grant program aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), intended to stimulate research and development (R&D). The program focuses on projects where at least two SMEs, with joint costs and risks, enter into a partnership. We are happy to tell you whether it is possible for you to apply for a grant, and what conditions must be met.

You can apply for MIT grant if you are an SME involved in an innovation project within one of the top sectors: Agri & Food, Creative Industries, Energy, Life Sciences & Health (LSH), Logistics, High Tech Systems & Materials (HTSM), Horticulture & Starting Materials, and Water. In 2024, the project must also align with one of the themes of the mission-driven top sector policy: Energy transition & sustainability, Agriculture, water & food, Health & care, Security, Key technologies, and Societal earning capacity.

• The duration of the project is not longer than 2 years.
• The project is technologically innovative or has a new application.
• The project creates economic value for the participants.
• The partnership is of high quality.
• The project result contributes to several sectors.

Applying for MIT R&D collaboration projects is possible from June 11 to September 17, 2024.

From March 19 to May 7, 2024, applications can be submitted for R&D collaboration projects on the theme of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the SME Innovation Stimulation Top Sectors (MIT) scheme. A budget of €3,550,000 will be available for this opening.

Projects that contribute to the generic development of AI are eligible for this.

Thanks to our 25 years of experience, we can optimize your grant process and take it almost completely off your hands.

What to think about in terms of work?

• Assess whether your (collaboration) project is eligible for an MIT grant;
• When it does, you’ll receive support in writing and submitting it.
• Submitting the grant application on time and in accordance with the latest grant legislation and terms to the grant provider.
• Act as a contact person for the grant provider and provide support in answering any questions.
• If desired, setting up the project administration and providing support in maintaining the grant administration.
• Identify additional grant options and/or map out the follow-up of the project.