{"id":3543,"date":"2026-03-04T19:14:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T17:14:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/sme-grant-for-feasibility-studies-on-innovations\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T19:14:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T17:14:14","slug":"sme-grant-for-feasibility-studies-on-innovations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/en\/sme-grant-for-feasibility-studies-on-innovations\/","title":{"rendered":"SME grant for feasibility studies on innovations."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you an innovative entrepreneur? Then this is your chance! The SME subsidy of the province of South Holland for feasibility studies into innovations will soon reopen. This MIT subsidy (MKB Innovatiestimulering Topsectoren) is intended for medium and small companies to investigate whether new ideas and plans (innovations) are technically and economically feasible. This year&#8217;s budget is: \u20ac2.7 million!    <\/p>\n<h3>For what purpose?<\/h3>\n<p>With this grant you can investigate whether your innovative idea really works, both technically and financially. Think of a new technology, a smart product or a better service that contributes to challenges such as sustainable energy, health or food safety. The Province of South Holland will contribute up to \u20ac 20,000 (or up to 35% of your costs).  <\/p>\n<h3>Who can apply for it?<\/h3>\n<p>Are you an SME entrepreneur with a branch in South Holland? If so, you may be eligible. You can make one application per company per year.  <\/p>\n<p>When applying, think of innovations that contribute to:<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd0b \ud835\uddde\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddfa\ud835\uddee\ud835\ude01 &amp; \ud835\uddd8\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddf4\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddf2: less CO\u2082, more renewable energy, energy efficiency.<br \/>\n\u267b\ufe0f \ud835\uddd6\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddf0\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddf2 \ud835\uddd8\ud835\uddf0\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddfa\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddf2: resource conservation, reuse, recycling, life extension.<br \/>\n\ud83c\udf3e \ud835\udddf\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddf1\ud835\uddef\ud835\uddfc\ud835\ude02\ud835\ude04, \ud835\uddea\ud835\uddee\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddff &amp; \ud835\udde9\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf1\ud835\ude00\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf9: biodiversity, sustainable cultivation, water management, food security and protein transition.<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfe5 \ud835\uddda\ud835\uddf2\ud835\ude07\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddf1\ud835\uddf5\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddf1 &amp; \ud835\udded\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddf4: prevention, smart tools, home care, labor savings.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f \ud835\udde9\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddf4\ud835\uddf5\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddf1: cyber resilience, maritime innovations, aerospace, high-tech operations.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd27 \ud835\udde6\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddf2\ud835\ude02\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf9\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf0\ud835\uddf5\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddf4\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddfb: such as AI, photonics, quantum, mechatronics, semiconductors and biotechnology.<\/p>\n<p>In short: innovations that link technology to social issues.<\/p>\n<h3>As of April 7<\/h3>\n<p>Do you have ideas and could use a helping hand? Then prepare your application now. You can apply from April 7 at 9 a.m. until September 15, 2026. More information can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zuid-holland.nl\/online-regelen\/subsidies\/subsidies\/mkb-subsidies\/mkb-haalbaarheidsprojecten-mit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website of the Province of South Holland<\/a>. Also read the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keyregionleiden.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/toetsingskader_mit_2026-3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">assessment framework<\/a>.    <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you an innovative entrepreneur? Then this is your chance! 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