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Open Technology Programme is a grant from NWO (the Dutch Research Council) that funds application-oriented technical and scientific research across all disciplines. Researchers from any discipline may submit proposals, and multiple companies and partners can participate in a project by making financial or material contributions.
Projects receive funding of up to 950,000 euros, with co-funding by users required when total project costs exceed 700,000 euros. Main applicants are typically professors from Dutch universities, university medical centers, or research institutes. Applications may be submitted year-round, with the Domain Board reviewing proposals several times per year.
The deadline for the current round is December 11, 2026.
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Open Technology Programme | NWO Scientists from all disciplines can submit proposals for application-oriented technical/scientific research. Several companies and partners can participate in a project by making a financial or material contribution. A user committee is set up for every project that is granted.
Always open to applications The NWO Domain Applied and Engineering Sciences, which is responsible for the Open Technology Programme, provides every project with funding up to a maximum of 950,000 euros. If the total project costs exceed 700,000 euro, co-funding by users is compulsory. It amounts to 25% of the sum in excess of 700,000 euro.
In the Open Technology Programme, research applications can be submitted the whole year round. Several times a year, the Domain Board decides which research proposals will receive funding.
Features of the Open Technology Programme Open to research projects in all disciplines NWO’s maximum contribution is 950,000 euros per project Accessible way for companies to become involved in application-oriented research Several companies and partners can take part in a project NWO supervises the progress of the project Assessment of applications High scientific quality and usability are the two criteria according to which applications for the Open Technology Programme are assessed by international independent referees.
The proposal, the reference comments and the reply are then scored on both criteria by an independent multidisciplinary jury consisting of 10 to 12 members. A ranking is determined based on these scores. The Board of the NWO Domain Applied and Engineering Sciences (formerly: STW) makes the final granting decision.
For over 40 years, the Open Technology Programme has offered room for diverse scientific innovations, collaborations and applications in society. A small selection of stories about recent projects is listed here.
New Open Technology Programme grants demonstrate versatility of technological research Six new grants within the Open Technology Programme: a wide range of technical research Open Technology Programme 2026 kicks off: funding for impactful technology development Open Technology Programme 2026 Open Technology Programme 2025 Funding page Open Technology Programme Researchers from all disciplines can submit proposals for application-oriented technical-scientific research through the Open Technology Programme.
The aim of this programme is to realise knowledge transfer between technical sciences and users. For companies and partners, it offers a low-threshold way to join application-oriented research. This can be done by making a financial or material contribution.
What happens after NWO has awarded your research proposal? We will take you through the various steps of the project phases: from the start of the project, through its duration and completion. General AES (TTW) documents
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Researchers from all disciplines can submit proposals for application-oriented technical-scientific research. Main applicants are typically professors from Dutch universities, UMCs, or research institutes. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to €950,000 (or €1,050,000 for projects with >€150,000 investment) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is December 11, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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