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# 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 3545% 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)