SME Innovation Stimulation Regional and Top Sectors (MIT)

Would you, as an SME entrepreneur, like to work on innovation projects with others? Then the MIT scheme might be right for you.

The scheme offers 3 instruments that may be of interest to SME entrepreneurs:

  1. Feasibility Project
    Would you like to carry out a feasibility project to map the technical and economic risks of a proposed innovation project? For example, a literature review, market exploration, or industrial research? Check if you are eligible for a subsidy. The subsidy covers 40% of eligible costs, with a maximum of €20,000.
  2. Knowledge Voucher
    Do you have a knowledge question regarding the innovation of your products, production processes, or services? If a knowledge institution is going to address the question, you can make use of a voucher. With this “voucher,” you can pay up to 50% of the knowledge institution’s fee. The maximum value of a voucher is €3,750.
  3. R&D Cooperation Project
    Are you collaborating with other SMEs to develop or innovate products, production processes, or services? You can apply for an R&D cooperation project. The subsidy covers 35% of eligible costs. The subsidy ranges from €50,000 to €200,000 per innovation project, with a minimum of €25,000 and a maximum of €100,000 per participant.

How can I register for this?

The MIT scheme has budgets allocated per region and per instrument. There are 5 regions under the MIT scheme. You can inquire about the different regional budgets from the respective regions or via

mijn.rvo.nl.