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OPZuid 2026: up to €2 million for innovation in Southern Netherlands
OPZuid offers SME collaborations in Limburg, Brabant and Zeeland up to €2 million via ERDF. 2026 opening not yet confirmed. View conditions and stay informed.
Details
For who
Broad consortia in Limburg, North Brabant and Zeeland of SMEs, large companies, knowledge institutions, governments and non-profits
Max amount
€
2,000,000
Deadline
Region
Regional
Energy & Sustainability
Check if you are eligible
Up to €350,000 per project
Answer a few questions about your project and company and see how well you match the MIT R&D criteria.
Free subsidy scanWhat is OPZuid?
OPZuid is the regional subsidy programme for innovation in Limburg, North Brabant and Zeeland, funded by ERDF and the three southern provinces. Up to €2 million per project, up to 50% of total project costs. The 2026 opening is not yet officially confirmed at time of writing.
Who is OPZuid for?
OPZuid is intended for broad consortia in Southern Netherlands: companies (mainly SMEs), knowledge institutions, municipalities, water boards and citizen cooperatives. Minimum two collaboration partners required.
The 5 themes of OPZuid
- Energy
- Climate
- Raw materials
- Agriculture & Food
- Health
Subsidy amount
- Maximum per project: €2 million in EU funding
- Subsidy rate: up to 50%
- Distribution: 35% ERDF + 15% provincial co-funding
- Total budget cycle 2025: €45 million
Main conditions
- Minimum two collaboration partners
- Project accelerates at least one of the five transitions
- Technological innovation at TRL 6 to 8
- Project demonstrably benefits SMEs
Important note 2026
The 2026 opening of OPZuid is not yet officially confirmed. The 2025 cycle had two openings (spring and autumn). A similar cycle for 2026 is likely but not yet confirmed.
How to apply for OPZuid
Applications go through the central OPZuid desk of Zeeland province. OPZuid works with a tender procedure.
Combining OPZuid with other subsidies
OPZuid is an EU fund, so stacking with other EU subsidies on the same costs is not allowed. Combining with WBSO, MIT R&D or DEI+ is possible.
How Subsidies.io can help
With Subsidies.io you immediately see whether your project fits within OPZuid and which national alternatives are relevant if the 2026 opening is delayed.
