MIT Scheme 2018

The Cabinet and local regions make funds available for the so-called MIT-scheme. The SME innovation stimulation Region and Top Sectors (MIT) stimulates innovation in small and medium-sized businesses across regional borders. Be advised: parts of the MIT are first come, first served, and generally are exhausted after day 1 already.

On 2 July, 2018 at 9.00h the tender opened for R&D partnership projects. This tender will close on 6 September at 17.00h. The FCFS principle doesn’t apply to the tender; all applications will be reviewed after the deadline has passed.

MIT 2018

Subsidy rules apply to the MIT scheme. Take this into consideration, for example when you make use of multiple sources of subsidy for a project.

Changes MIT 2018
The most important changes compared to 2017 are:
• Innovation advice projects have been cancelled.
• R&D partnership projects (big) will be offered everywhere.
• The service point guide has been updated with the most recent information for 2018.
• Also have a look at this document about the MIT 2018 for the Creative Industry.

Tips for increasing your success rate
• Submit on time, on the opening day itself.
• Validate your project idea in advance.
• Always first go through the service point guide to find the right service point.
• Use the project templates on the RVO website.
Want to learn more? Visit the RVO website.

Get inspired
Want to read about how other entrepreneurs are making use of the MIT? Read about their experiences and tips in the practice stories section on this website. Or read the booklet “SME innovates” by the RVO, in which small business owners talk about innovation and how they successfully made use of the MIT scheme to realize their ambition or vision.

The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate and the regions (provinces) work together in the MIT Region and Top Sectors to harmonize and bring together national and regional instruments as much as possible.