Valorisatie Klein: Up to €350,000 for Innovation in Northern Netherlands

TLDR

• What is it? A subsidy supporting innovative projects in Northern Netherlands (Drenthe, Friesland, Groningen), providing up to €350,000 per project for developing, testing, and demonstrating prototype products, services, or processes
• Key eligibility: Open to SMEs, enterprise, and partnerships with projects creating economic and societal impact in the region
• Maximum funding: €350,000 per project, with a cap of €200,000 per individual partner; subsidy covers 35-50% of eligible costs depending on collaboration
• Deadlines: Opens on October 16; closes March 19, 2026; 
• Next step: Check your eligibility quickly with a free AI grant scan

What is the Valorisatie Klein?

The Valorisatie Klein grant is aimed at accelerating innovation in the Northern Netherlands, covering the provinces of Drenthe, Friesland, and Groningen. This subsidy supports businesses and organizations developing innovative products, services, or processes that strengthen the region's economic position.

The scheme focuses on knowledge valorization and practical innovation that creates tangible impact. Projects should align with the four RIS3 transitions, which are strategic priorities for regional economic development in Northern Netherlands. Whether you're working on a groundbreaking prototype or testing a new service model, this subsidy can provide substantial financial support.

Funding ranges from €100,000 to €350,000 per project, with the subsidy covering between 35% and 50% of eligible costs. The percentage you receive depends on your collaboration partners. Solo projects receive 35%, while strategic partnerships with other enterprises or universities can get up to 50%.

Who Can Apply?

The Valorisatie Klein 2025 grant is focused on SMEs but a broad range of organizations are free to apply. Universities and enterprises can apply in a consortium, though at least one SME must be involved.

The most important requirement is that your project must deliver measurable economic and societal impact in Northern Netherlands. While your organization doesn't need to be headquartered in Drenthe, Friesland, or Groningen, the project effects must materialize in this region.

Eligibility Criteria

• The application amount is between €100,000 and €350,000
• A maximum of €200,000 subsidy per individual project partner
• Project partners must be independent organizations (no affiliated parties)
• Own contribution of 50-65% of the total cost are required
• For collaborations: no single enterprise may bear more than 70% of eligible costs
• Knowledge institutions must contribute at least 10% of costs and retain publication rights

Affiliated parties and partner enterprises are explicitly excluded from eligibility. Projects without clear Northern Netherlands impact or those outside the specified budget range will not qualify.

Key Deadlines

• Opening date: October 16, 2025 
• Submission deadline: March 19, 2026 
• Application process: Two-phase system requiring both a project proposal (Phase 1) and full application (Phase 2)
  

With over five months between opening and closing dates, companies have adequate time to prepare thorough applications. However, given the two-phase process, early preparation is advisable.

In short

The Valorisatie Klein 2025 scheme offers substantial funding for innovation projects that can transform your business and contribute to regional economic development in the Northern Netherlands. With subsidy rates reaching up to 50% through strategic collaboration, this represents an exceptional opportunity to advance your innovative ideas with reduced financial risk.

The higher subsidy percentages for collaborative projects create strong incentives for partnerships between enterprises and knowledge institutions, fostering the innovation ecosystem across Northern Netherlands.

Before investing time in a full application, determine whether your project qualifies. Find out if you are eligible for free using our AI subsidy scan. We identify not only your eligibility for Valorisatie Klein 2025 but also surface other relevant grant opportunities tailored to your organization and project.

For detailed application requirements, guidelines, and official forms, visit the official Valorisatie Klein 2025 website.