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Hezelburcht: MRE grants for innovation in the Eindhoven area

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Hezelburcht: MRE grants for innovation in the Eindhoven area

Are you innovative, located in the Eindhoven region and do you have a great idea to strengthen the regional economy? Then the Metropolitan Region Eindhoven (MRE) has a number of subsidies to support you financially in this: the Stimulation Fund, SAR and SIR.

Incentive Fund

For whom.

  • Entrepreneurs, knowledge institutions and local governments with a promising collaborative initiative that can strengthen the local economy in southeastern North Brabant.

What can you request?

  • You can apply for "Booster Projects" (feasibility and pilot projects) or "Implementation Projects.
  • 'Booster projects' receive 50% grant up to a maximum of €50,000. 'Implementation projects' receive 15% grant;
  • Hours of project partners may cover up to 50% of eligible costs. Public authorities' hours are not eligible;
  • Example projects include a feasibility study, developing a business case, setting up a pilot or developing a prototype.

SAR (Encouraging Advice in the Region).

For whom.

  • Entrepreneurs in southeastern North Brabant who develop new economic activities. These activities lead to job creation or retention and add value to the region;

What can you request?

  • Grant for the cost of an outside consultant aimed at seeking or realizing innovations;
  • 50% of eligible costs will be subsidized, up to a maximum of €10,000.

SIR (Stimulation of Innovation in the Region).

For whom.

  • SMEs and innovative startups in southeastern North Brabant who want to develop innovative products, services or processes that contribute to solving societal problems, such as climate change, mobility and sustainability of the food chain.

What can you request?

  • The grant rate is 40% with a maximum of €45,000 for SMEs. For startups, the grant rate is 50% up to a maximum of €15,000.

Interested?

Would you like to know more about MRE grants or could you use help with your application? Hezelburcht's grant specialists have extensive experience with MRE grants and are ready to answer your questions. Contact Hezelburcht here!