The MIT scheme 2018 has started

Check out the SME Innovation Incentive Scheme and the application dates
Innovative small- and medium-sized enterprises (SME) can once again apply for grants this spring through the SME Innovation Incentive Scheme for Regions and Top Sectors (MIT scheme). Grants provided through the scheme may be used for the following: knowledge vouchers, feasibility projects, and R&D joint ventures. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy together with the regions is providing a budget (expected around 50 million euros) for the MIT arrangement 2018. The application date windows are as follows:

Knowledge vouchers
An SME entrepreneur can present a knowledge voucher to a centre of expertise for a scientific inquiry into a research question, with a maximum value of €3.750. Applications are processed in order of receipt. Application window: 17 April to 6 September 2018. 

Feasibility projects
To identify the technical and financial risks potentially involved in a proposed innovation project. The budget per project is 40% of incurred costs, with a maximum funding of €25.000. Applications are processed in order of receipt. Application window: 17 April to 6 September 2018. A recent example of a granted feasibility project granted is Happitech B.V., for their research into the technical feasibility of the Early Afib Detection App. The goal of the study is to compare their solution to the accuracy of the golden standard in heart measurements, the ECG.

R&D joint venture
To work with at least one other SME to innovate or develop a product, production process or service. The budget per project is 35% of incurred costs, with a maximum funding per partner of €100.000 (small R&D projects) or €175.000 (large R&D projects). Application window: 2 July to 6 September 2018. The structure is a tender-based call. A recent example of a granted R&D project is the collaboration project of Medicine Men with Virtask. They are developing VERA, a virtual medical assistant. VERA provides medical monitoring and communication by using speech-generation and -analysis technology.

Get inspired by these SMEs
Explore the project page of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO.nl) to read LSH examples. For example the development of the 'Mydiagnostick' of Applied Biomedical Systems (ABS). Or the 'Buckyballs' of Siert Bruins which conductive molecules that can embed all kind of agents.

Questions?
If you have questions, are looking for partners, or would like advice on your ideas for an innovative project, please call RVO's Customer Contact Centre via +31 88 042 4242. Or visit the RVO website for the most up-to-date information on the MIT scheme.