MIT Feasibility

The MIT feasibility subsidy is aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The purpose of MIT is to stimulate learning and development within SMEs. We would be happy to explain whether you can apply for this subsidy and what conditions must be met.

You can apply for MIT subsidy when your SME is engaged in an innovation project within one of the top sectors: Agri & Food, Creative Industry, Energy, Life Sciences & Health (LSH), Logistics, High Tech Systems & Materials (HTSM), Horticulture & Raw Materials, and Water. In 2024, the project must also align with one of the themes of the mission-driven top sectors policy: Energy Transition & Sustainability, Agriculture, Water & Food, Health & Care, Safety, Key Technologies, and Societal Earning Capacity.

As mentioned, a MIT feasibility project consists of a feasibility study or a combination of a feasibility study, industrial research, and/or experimental development.

What is meant by a feasibility study?
In a feasibility project, at least 60% of the activities must fall under the category of feasibility study. This can include:

• Literature research
• Patent research
• Inventory of available technologies and potential partners
• Market exploration
• Competitive analysis

What is meant by industrial research?
Industrial research is a form of research aimed at acquiring new knowledge and skills to develop new products, processes, or services, or to significantly improve existing ones.

What is meant by experimental development?
Experimental development is the next phase after industrial research. It involves systematic work that utilizes existing knowledge gained from research and/or practical experience, aimed at producing new materials, products, or devices, establishing new processes, systems, and services, or significantly improving existing ones.

• The project must align with the missions, Key Innovation Areas (KIA), and key technologies of the Mission-driven Top Sectors and Innovation Policy.
• The duration of the feasibility project is a maximum of 1 year.
• You must start the execution of the project within 4 months after submitting the subsidy application.
• The hours and costs of the applicant are eligible for subsidy (including hiring an external consultant).
• Accountability for the delivered performance must be available.

Applications for MIT feasibility were possible starting from April 4, 2024. As mentioned, the ‘first come, first served’ principle applies here. So, make sure to apply for this subsidy in a timely manner! The deadline for 2025 is not yet known.

With our 25 years of experience, we can optimize your subsidy process and take it off your hands almost completely. What kind of tasks can you expect?

• Assessing whether your project qualifies for a MIT subsidy.
  If so, you will receive support in writing and submitting the application.
• Submitting the subsidy application on time and in accordance with the latest subsidy legislation and conditions to the grant provider.
• Answering questions from the grant provider about the application.
  If desired: setting up project administration and providing support in maintaining the subsidy administration.
• Mapping additional subsidy opportunities and/or outlining the continuation of the project.