Are you a North Holland-based entrepreneur working on a (possible) dual-use innovation, i.e. a technology that can be used both for civilian and military purposes? Then you may be eligible for a special subsidy.
Through the opening of the Dual-Use vouchers Noord-Holland, you can receive support for the development and further development of your dual-use innovation. This can involve civil innovations with potential military applications, but also military innovations with potential civilian applications.
Advisory voucher for the engagement of an independent external expert, knowledge provider or service provider for activities that contribute to the valorization or accelerated implementation
of a dual-use innovation. A grant for an advisory voucher amounts to a maximum of 70% of the approved offer up to a maximum of € 20,000.
Innovation voucher for the development, testing, validation and/or implementation of an innovative dual-use technology, product or service, including the further development of existing technologies
of a civil innovation for application in a defense or security context, such as the further development of a military or security technology for application in a civilian context
context. A grant for an innovation voucher amounts to a maximum of 50% of the approved budget, up to a maximum amount of €100,000.
Your application begins with submitting your project idea to ROM InWest. If you receive a positive opinion on your project plan (and for the innovation voucher as well on the project budget), you can submit the formal application. Fill in your details and we will contact you!
This regulation of the Province of North Holland contributes to strengthening the regional defense and dual-use ecosystem and aligns with national and European priorities regarding security and strategic autonomy.
Or would you like to first explore the possibilities? Contact René Schmitt, Sr. Business Developer Dual-Use Innovation at ROM InWest.
