Eurostars subsidy scheme
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Are you a small and medium-sized (SME) entrepreneur in the high tech research and development sector? And do you work with partners in other countries? You may be eligible for a subsidy for a Eurostars project. This is an international collaboration project for innovative development.
When do you qualify?
In general the following conditions apply, but there may be different and/or additional requirements depending on the call:
- You are a research performing SME.
- You spend at least 10% of your turnover on research and development, or you deploy at least 10% of your staff for research and development.
- You work together with parties from at least 2 other Eurostars countries.
- The project must be completed within 36 months and aim to develop a sellable product or process within 1 year of completion.
You can read the full eligibility guidelines on Eurostars' website. As the Dutch national contact point, the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) may also require additional conditions. Email Team IRIS (International Research and Innovation Cooperation) for questions concerning Eurostars.
How to apply?
The Eurostars subsidy has an international and national part. First, you must submit an international project proposal through the Eureka network.
You could apply for the international part of the 6th call of Eurostars to Eureka until 14 March 2024, 14:00 hours. Is the international application approved? Then you will be invited to apply for the national subsidy to RVO (in Dutch). You can then apply for an additional national subsidy until 16 July 2024, 17:00.
From 12 July to 12 September 2024, 14:00 hours you can apply for the international part for the 7th call of Eurostars. Read more on the application procedure.