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Below, you will find an overview of the schemes and calls that are currently relevant for creative professionals and enterprising researchers. You will also find opportunities for collaboration and answers to your innovation questions.
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Innovation brokers
For entrepreneurs | Continuous
An innovation broker can contribute ideas to SMEs who want to innovate within the mission-driven top sectors and innovation policy. They can contribute ideas about, for example, the process, the content, the network and the financing of projects. They do this by organising innovation sessions, by 1-on-1 guidance or by guiding you through a validation process.
Connection between entrepreneurs and researchers
GoCI
For entrepreneurs & researchers | Continuous
GoCI accelerates innovation in the creative industries. As a creative professional, do you want to know more about knowledge-driven research and development into opportunities for innovation, do you have an innovation need or are you looking for partners? Or are you as a researcher looking for SMEs in the creative industries to do research with? GoCI can help.
Collaboration | knowledge questions | systematic solutions
SO:AP
For entrepreneurs | Continuous
Are you an investigative entrepreneur in the creative industry? Do you have a good idea, but are you looking for partners, knowledge or systematic solutions? Do you want to start a project on a major social challenge, but are you running up against barriers? CLICKNL offers entrepreneurs in the creative industry the stage!
programme | public private partnerships
PPS grant
For researchers & entrepreneurs | Continuous
TKI CLICKNL has been set up with the aim of strengthening public private partnerships in research and innovation in the Creative Industry. This includes, amongst others, inviting those interested to apply for a so-called PPS grant. TKI CLICKNL can apply for a PPS project grant from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) to help finance public private research projects. The PPS can lead to a grant of 30% above the private contributions for each research project.
Grant schemes
Regeling | Versnelt innovatie in de creatieve industrie
Dutch / Regeling
Voor ondernemers
KIEM GoCI stimuleert ontwerpers, makers en andere creatieve professionals om samen te werken met onderzoekers. De regeling heeft als doel innovaties versterken en versnellen, en bijdragen aan oplossingen voor maatschappelijke vraagstukken.
Regeling | Stimulating partnerships
KIEM-green pilot scheme practicals
For researchers
For 1-year research by MBO institutions in collaboration with a research group from a university of applied sciences and 2 practical partners, of which at least 1 from an SME.
Grant scheme | Part of the RAAK-program
RAAK-PRO
For universities of applied sciences
RAAK-PRO enhances the quality (methodological and in relation to the content) of applied research and strengthens the research capacity of the relevant research groups.
Regeling | aanvragen kunnen het hele jaar worden ingediend
Dutch / Onderzoek & experiment
Voor ondernemers
Het creëren van een Nederlandse korte of lange film die binnen de verschillende genres onderzoekend en/of grensverleggend is, of een experimentele of kunstzinnige film.
Grant scheme | Voor innovatieve digitale oplossingen
Dutch / Creative Innovation Lab
Het Creative Innovation Lab ondersteunt de ontwikkeling van innovatieve digitale oplossingen (bijv. tools, modellen en methoden) die toegepast kunnen worden in zowel de audiovisuele sector als de creatieve en/of culturele sector.
Scheme | Stimulating innovation
MIT scheme 2022
For entrepreneurs
Healthier aging, sufficient clean water: this is just a small selection of the many social challenges that require new transitions. As a creative professional, you can contribute to that!
Regeling | Een product, proces of dienst circulair ontwerpen, produceren of organiseren
Dutch / Circulaire ketenprojecten
Voor ondernemers | Deadline: 30 september 2022
Wil je samen met andere ondernemers een product, proces of dienst circulair ontwerpen, produceren of organiseren? En wil je daarvoor hulp van een ervaren procesbegeleider? Deze subsidie kan je daarbij ondersteunen.
Grant Scheme | Take the creative industry to a higher level
1- AND 2-YEAR ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME 2023–2024
For entrepreneurs
For one- and two-year programmes of institutions that contribute to the high quality, development and professionalization of the creative industry.
Grant Scheme | An extra impulse for immersive works
Immerse\Interact XL
For entrepreneurs
The aim of the Immerse\Interact XL Grant Scheme is to give makers of immersive and interactive works an extra impulse and to provide them with support or additional support for their projects. The XL grants can be used for activities to realize high international ambitions, add production value and provide space for groundbreaking media research in an international context.
Continuous call | Internet projects with social value
SIDN Fund: Continuous call pioneers
For entrepreneurs | Continuous
Do you have a promising idea for an internet project with social value? A project that contributes to a strong internet with strong users? And are you looking for funding to develop your idea into a demo, pilot or experimental design? Starting now, you can continuously submit an application (applications up to 10,000 euros) to SIDN Fonds.
Regeling | Voor netwerken van hogescholen, kennisinstellingen en het beroepenveld
DUTCH / RAAK-audience
Voor onderzoekers
Deze regeling bevordert de samenwerking tussen hogescholen en het beroepenveld van hbo-professionals die werkzaam zijn in de publieke sector.
Grant scheme | Multiple opportunities
TAKE-OFF FASE 1 – HAALBAARHEIDSSTUDIES
For entrepreneurs & researchers
Enterprising scientists who want to investigate whether it is feasible to commercially apply an innovative research result can apply for funding via Take-off phase 1 - Feasibility studies.
Grant scheme | The creation of innovative (commcercial) activities
TAKE-OFF PHASE 2
For researchers and entrepreneurs
Founders of a start-up company that have taken over or owned by Dutch universities, recognized by NWO research institutes, recognized TO2 institutions and Dutch universities of applied sciences, can take out a loan application.
Regeling | Voer een haalbaarheidsstudie uit
DUTCH / TAKE-OFF HBO
Voor onderzoekers
Je hebt een idee voor een innovatie gebaseerd op onderzoeksresultaten, die een mogelijke oplossing is voor een maatschappelijk probleem. Maar is het ook haalbaar in de praktijk? Kun je er echt impact mee maken?
REGELING | Voor hogescholen en universiteiten
DUTCH / CITY DEAL KENNIS MAKEN
Voor hogescholen en universiteiten
Het hoofddoel van de City Deal Kennis Maken (CDKM) is om door een betere samenwerking tussen stadsbestuur en kennisinstellingen het oplossen van maatschappelijke opgaven in de steden te versnellen. Dit door onderzoekers, docenten en studenten hier grootschalig bij te betrekken.
Grant Scheme | For professional designers, architects, makers and design agencies
Experiment
For entrepreneurs
For small-scale, experiment-driven projects in the field of design, architecture, digital culture and crossovers in between.
Fiscal programme | research & development
WBSO
For entrepreneurs | Continuous
Are you an entrepreneur in the creative industry who carries out research or development projects? And do you want to lower your R&D costs? Then maybe you can use the R&D tax credit programme WBSO. With the WBSO, companies can lower the wage costs for R&D and other R&D costs and expenditures, such as prototypes or research equipment. You can deduct the tax benefit in your tax return to the Netherlands Tax and Customs Administration.
Network for Studies on Pensions, Aging and Retirement
Topicality Grant Netspar
For researchers & specialists | Ongoing
Topicality projects aim to formulate solutions for pressing, strictly defined issues within the Netspar (Network for Pensions, Aging and Retirement) research agenda. They are also intended to promote partnership between scholars and professional experts. This scheme is ongoing. Netspar aims to award approximately 7 projects annually.
Subsidy Scheme | RVO
Innovation Credit
For entrepreneurs | Ongoing
Are you involved in the technical development of a new product or in the clinical development of a drug or device? Then you can take advantage of the RVO Innovation Credit subsidy scheme. The Innovation Credit is for the development of promising and challenging innovations with excellent market prospects. All companies, both starters and established companies (large or small), can benefit from the Innovation Credit.
Regeling | Onderdeel van het RAAK-programma
DUTCH / RAAK-MKB
Voor hogescholen en ondernemers
Lectoren en onderzoekers van hogescholen doen samen met mkb’ers praktijkgericht onderzoek. Gezamenlijk komen ze tot kennis en innovaties die bijdragen aan de oplossing van maatschappelijke vraagstukken.
Grant Scheme | Stimulates experiment and research
Scheme digital culture
For entrepreneurs
With the Digital Culture Scheme, the Creative Industries Fund NL supports projects that contribute to the quality, development or deepening of the digital culture field.
Calls
LIVING LABS FOR SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS TAKEOVER
For researchers and entrepreneurs | Deadline: September 27, 2022
Universities of applied sciences can apply for funding for thematic research with the aim of promoting the contribution of universities of applied sciences in specific societal challenges in the green domain.
DUTCH / GEBRUIKERSEXPERTS ALS STARTMOTOR; CO-CREATIE VANAF DE START
Voor ondernemers | Deadline: 03 oktober 2022
Het Agis Innovatiefonds verwelkomt initiatieven die starten met de behoeften en ideeën van de eindgebruikers, de mensen voor wie het initiatief bedoeld is.
DUTCH / SBIR OPROEP AI
Voor ondernemers | Deadline: 03 oktober 2022
Met deze oproep wil het ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties (BZK) de markt uitdagen om met innovatieve Artificiële intelligentie (AI) oplossingen te komen voor beeldherkenning en remote sensing.
DUTCH / KIEM SPORT: BEWEGEN IN DE BUITENRUIMTE
Voor onderzoekers | Deadline: 04 oktober 2022
Hogescholen en universitaire onderzoekers kunnen samen met gemeenten financiering aanvragen voor 1-jarig onderzoek naar de effectiviteit van bestaande interventies voor een beweegvriendelijke buitenruimte
DUTCH / Innovatielabs #2
Voor ondernemers | Deadline: 05 oktober 2022
Het programma Innovatielabs zoekt makers, culturele instellingen en andere creatieve partijen die willen werken aan innovatie in de culturele en creatieve sector.
KIC - Subversive crime
For researchers | Deadline: October 6, 2022
This call aims to develop knowledge of the foundations, drivers, mechanisms and structures of undermining criminal phenomena, systems, networks and modus operandi. Through an integrated approach from the technical, social and humanities disciplines throughout the knowledge chain, subversive crime is reduced and the resilience of citizens, the business community and public administration is increased.
Design Grant Scheme
For entrepreneurs | Deadline: 11 October, 2022
This Grant Scheme of Creative Industries Fund NL is for projects that contribute to the quality, development or understanding of the field of design. Such as artistic research, product development and reflection and debate.
Voor ondernemers en onderzoekers
Dutch / DOMEIN OVERSTIJGEND SAMENWERKEN
Voor ondernemers en onderzoekers | Deadline: 11 oktober 2022
Ben jij één van de partijen die regionaal samenwerkt aan verschillende thema’s op het gebied van zorg en veiligheid voor mensen met onbegrepen gedrag en (zeer) complexe problematiek?
DUTCH / GLOBALSTARS: OPROEP BRAZILIË 2022
Voor ondernemers en onderzoekers | Deadline: 11 oktober 2022
Oproep aan Nederlandse organisaties om een gezamenlijk R&D-projectvoorstel in te dienen met één of meerdere partners in Brazilië. Projecten binnen alle technologiegebieden komen voor ondersteuning in aanmerking, met een extra focus op de thema's duurzaamheid en gezondheid.
Festivals and Public Presentations Grant Scheme
For entrepreneurs | Deadline: 12 October, 2022
With the Festivals and Public Presentations Grant scheme, the Creative Industries Fund NL supports large-scale festivals and special presentations that contribute to a wider audience reach and which increase and deepen the interest in design, architecture and digital culture.
DUTCH / ERVARINGSKENNIS ALS MOTOR, SAMENSPEL ALS WEG
Voor ondernemers | Deadline: 14 oktober 2022
De ervaringen van mensen met gezondheidsuitdagingen als uitgangspunt bij innovatie.
DUTCH / RICHTING EUROPA (PILOT)
Voor hogescholen | Deadline: 15 oktober 2022
Met de pilotregeling Richting Europa wil Regieorgaan SIA hogescholen stimuleren om een strategie te ontwikkelen en te implementeren voor aansluiting bij de Europese onderzoek- en innovatiestrategie, netwerken en programma’s. Hiervoor stellen ze financiering beschikbaar.
Architecture Grant Scheme
For entrepreneurs | Deadline: 13 October, 2022
With the Architecture Grant Scheme, the Creative Industries Fund NL supports projects that contribute to the quality, development or understanding of the field of architecture, such as research by design, reflection and debate and the power of design in big social challenges.
RESPONSIBLE UPSCALING OF FLOATING SOLAR
For researchers | Deadline: October 13, 2022
This Call for Proposals invites knowledge institutions and cooperating partners to jointly develop scientific and practice-oriented research proposals centred on the theme ‘Floating Solar’.
PERSPECTIVES FOR ENERGY TRANSITION AND ECOLOGY IN THE NORTH SEA
For researchers & entrepreneurs | Deadline: October 13, 2022
The aim of the call Offshore Wind Energy is to develop knowledge about upscaling of offshore wind energy as a basis for making decisions about future development areas in the North Sea.
DUTCH RESEARCH AGENDA - THEME: CLIMATE AND NATURE
For researchers | Deadline: October 20, 2022
Developments such as climate change and biodiversity loss are the reason for important policy questions about strengthening nature and the quality of our living environment.
FOOD AND GREENERY: THEMATIC ISSUES
For researchers | Deadline: November 1, 2022
Universities of applied sciences can apply for funding for thematic research with the aim of promoting the contribution of universities of applied sciences in specific societal challenges in the green domain.
RESEARCH, ACT & REFLECT
For entrepreneurs | Deadline: November 07, 2022
For those who contribute with their activities to a polyphonic and inclusive creative industry.
KIA - CIRCULAIRE ECONOMIE
Voor ondernemers | Deadline: 15 november 2022
Onderzoek of ontwikkel jij innovatieve circulaire producten, processen of diensten? Of wil je onderzoek doen, zodat je in een latere fase innovatieve circulaire producten kunt ontwikkelen? Dan kun je mogelijk subsidie krijgen uit de subsidieregeling Kennis en Innovatie agenda – Circulaire Economie (KIA-CE).
KIC: PARTICIPATE IN THE LABOUR MARKET
For researchers | Deadline: November 15, 2022
This call focuses on research into innovative possibilities/solutions that could enable people with a disability to sustainably and meaningfully participate in the labour market.
First call European Partnership DUT
For entrepreneurs & researchers | Deadline: November 21, 2022
This grant scheme invites researchers, cities, municipalities, companies, civil society and other interested parties to form transnational consortia.
For researchers
PRE-ANNOUNCEMENT KIC CALL: SAFE AND HEALTHY FOOD AND FOOD SYSTEMS
For researchers | Deadline: January 17, 2023
In recent years, attention for the role of nutrition in relation to (preventive) human health has increased. This is because healthy food and a healthy lifestyle are said to ensure a longer healthy life and can thus extend the healthy life span.
For entrepreneurs
GRAVITATION 2023
For researchers | Deadline: January 24, 2023
With the Gravitation programme, the Dutch Government aims to encourage research by consortia (temporary partnerships) of researchers in the Netherlands. Researchers must be carrying out innovative and influential research in their field.
DUTCH / TOEKOMSTBESTENDIGE SPORTVELDEN
Voor ondernemers | Deadline: januari 2023
De gemeentes Amsterdam en Haarlem zijn op zoek naar innovatieve ideeën voor toekomstbestendige sportvelden.
Subsidy cultural education for secondary vocational education
For entrepreneurs | Deadline: 2 February 2024
Do you want to promote the cultural development of students as a secondary vocational education (MBO) and cultural institution? In an initial collaboration and acquaintance, you develop contemporary cultural offerings that match the needs and living environment of MBO students. You do this in co-creation for and with students. The scheme will close on 2 February, 2024, and applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, until the budget is reached.
More regulations & Calls
This is just a selection of all the available regulations & calls. Also have a look at Creative Industries Fund NL, SIDN fund, RVO, NWO, NPO Fund and Regieorgaan SIA.
Are you looking for international collaboration? Have a look here.