# MIT Scheme (MKB Innovatiestimulering Topsectoren) - Netherlands

## Overview
MIT provides grants for SME innovation projects, including R&D collaboration and feasibility studies in circular technologies.

## Managing Body
RVO (Netherlands Enterprise Agency) with regional authorities

## Funding Type
Grants for SME innovation projects

## Funding Amount
- Feasibility Studies: Up to €20k grant
- R&D Collaboration Projects: €50k up to ~€350k
- Funding covers 35–45% of costs

## Deadlines
- Annual calls per region/top-sector
- 2024 R&D collaborative project calls: Open 11 June 2024, close 17 Sept 2024
- Deadlines vary by region and top-sector

## Eligibility
- Dutch SMEs
- R&D projects can be single-company or partnership of 2+ SMEs

## Thematic Focus
Open to all Topsector innovation themes including:
- Circular technologies
- Resource efficiency
- The MIT program has funded hundreds of circular projects

## Relevance to City Resource Graph
- Early prototype/MVP development
- Validation work for resource matching platforms
- SME-led innovation in circular economy
- Regional industrial cluster projects

## Links
- [Catalyze Group MIT Overview](https://www.catalyze-group.com/fund/rvo/)
- [RVO MIT Scheme](https://www.catalyze-group.com/fund/rvo-mit-rd-samenwerkingsprojecten/)

## Application Tips
- Regional focus - align with local top-sector priorities
- Demonstrate innovation potential and market impact
- Collaboration strengthens applications
- Suitable for early-stage R&D (TRL 3-5)