MIT Feasibility

The MIT feasibility grant is a grant aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The goal of MIT is to stimulate learning and development within SMEs.

We are happy to explain whether it is possible for you to apply for this grant and what conditions must be met.

You can apply for MIT grant if you are an SME involved in an innovation project within one of the top sectors: Agri & Food, Creative Industries, Energy, Life Sciences & Health (LSH), Logistics, High Tech Systems & Materials (HTSM), Horticulture & Starting Materials, and Water. In 2024, the project must also align with one of the themes of the mission-driven top sector policy: Energy transition & sustainability, Agriculture, water & food, Health & care, Security, Key technologies, and Societal earning capacity.

As mentioned, an MIT feasibility project consists of a feasibility study, or a combination of a feasibility study, industrial research, and/or experimental development.

What is meant by feasibility study?
In a feasibility project, at least 60% of the activities will be carried out under the heading of a feasibility study. You can then think of:

• Literature review
• Patent investigation
• Inventory of available technologies and potential partners
• Market exploration
• Competition analysis

What is meant by industrial research?
Industrial research is a form of research aimed at acquiring new knowledge and skills with the goal of developing new products, processes, or services, or significantly improving existing products, processes, or services.

What is meant by experimental development?
Experimental development is the subsequent phase after industrial research. It involves systematic work that utilizes existing knowledge obtained from research and/or practical experience, aimed at producing new materials, products, or devices, establishing new processes, systems, and services, or significantly improving existing ones.

• The project must align with the missions, KICs, and key technologies of the Mission-driven Top Sectors and Innovation Policy.
• The duration of the feasibility project is a maximum of 1 year
• You will start implementing the project within 4 months of submitting the grant application
• The hours and costs of the applicant are eligible (including hiring an external consultant)
• The accountability for the performance delivered is available

Applying for a grant for MIT feasibility projects is possible from April 4, 2024. As mentioned, the ‘first come, first served’ principle applies here, so be sure to apply for this grant in a timely manner!

Thanks to our 25 years of experience, we can optimize your grant process and take it almost completely off your hands. What to think about in terms of work?

• Assessing whether your project qualifies for an MIT grant.
• If this is the case, you will receive support with writing and submitting.
• Submit the grant application to the grant provider on time, and in accordance with the latest grant legislation and conditions.
• Answer questions from the grant provider about the application.
• If required: setting up project administration and providing support in maintaining grant administration.
• Mapping additional grant opportunities and/or outlining the continuation of the project.