In short
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Maximum amount
Individual project: €50,000. For collaborations: €100,000.
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Remaining budget
Grant closed
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Applications open from
01 July 2025
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Applications open until
30 September 2025
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Subsidy percentage
35% (individual project) or 45% (collaborative project)
The activities for which this subsidy is intended are:
- Activities aimed at developing, researching and/or testing a new or innovative process, product or service;
- Activities aimed at developing, researching and/or testing a software prototype that demonstrates the feasibility of an idea or technology (proof-of-concept software) and software to control machines or devices (embedded software)
You can receive a subsidy for the following costs:
- Hiring an independent expert
- Materials for a prototype
- Employee wage costs and own hours
- Rental of equipment and gear
You’ll also receive a 1% surcharge on the invoice costs. This surcharge covers small costs incurred on your project (under €250).
Goal: Accelerate innovation and regional economy in Northern Netherlands
The VIA subsidy was established to support projects that contribute to the objectives of the overarching programs EFRO Northern Netherlands and the Regional Innovation Strategy (RIS3). The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) focuses on stimulating the regional economy in the Northern Netherlands. Within this region, development opportunities lie primarily in four major transitions, as defined in the RIS3. These transitions offer prospects for sustainable and broad-based prosperity, and the region aims to capitalize on these opportunities in the coming years, including in collaboration with SMEs. These innovations align closely with existing activities and the strong knowledge and entrepreneurial position of the Northern Netherlands.
The four central transitions are:
- The transition from a linear to a circular economy;
- The transition from fossil to sustainable energy;
- The shift from care to (positive) health;
- The transition from analog to digital.
For: technology, digitalization, health and sustainability
Small and medium-sized business entrepreneurs established and active in Groningen can apply for this subsidy.
The project eligible for the VIA grant focuses on a development that is unique worldwide. Furthermore, the project contributes to one of the transitions for a circular, sustainable, digital, and/or healthy Northern Netherlands.
Provided by SNN
Applications for the VIA Groningen 2025-2026 (EFRO) subsidy can be submitted through the SNN web portal. Each company can receive a maximum of two subsidies (for different projects) within the entire VIA 2025-2026 application period. Enablemi is up-to-date: contact us!
Depending on costs and expenses
- For an individual project, the subsidy amounts to a maximum of 35% of the eligible costs.
- For a collaborative project, the subsidy amounts to a maximum of 45% of the eligible costs.
- For an individual project, the subsidy for wage costs and own hours together is limited to €25,000, while the total subsidy for the project is a maximum of €50,000.
- In a collaborative project, the subsidy for wage costs and own hours is limited to €50,000, while the total subsidy for the project is a maximum of €100,000.
- If the European Commission’s standards so require, the subsidy amount may be reduced.
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Tip van Enablemi
The VIA subsidy budget for MKB in Drenthe and Friesland was already exhausted this spring. This suggests that, as an MKB’er in Groningen, you shouldn’t wait too long to apply for your idea.
Need advice ? Contact Kevin!
