Companies and knowledge institutions can apply for support for innovative projects through various schemes. These projects address pressing issues, such as how to make the best use of large-scale sustainable steam production, how to limit congestion on the power grid with innovative solutions, how industry can switch to sustainable energy, or how to establish new (sustainable) industries. This is also important for the future earning capacity of the Netherlands.
Schemes
The budget is divided over four existing subsidy schemes:
• The MOOI scheme is opened for large collaborations of companies and knowledge institutions that research and develop practical system solutions. These projects must contribute to a sustainable energy system, built environment, or industry. Projects developing nuclear technology can also participate.
• The EKOO scheme is opened for smaller research and development projects that contribute to a sustainable energy system or a sustainable or circular industry.
• The DEI+ scheme will be opened for groundbreaking pilot and demonstration projects to reduce or make energy consumption more sustainable.
• The HEP scheme is opened for Dutch participants who want to collaborate internationally on a European Clean Energy Transition Partnership project.
The subsidy schemes open throughout the year. Entrepreneurs and knowledge institutions with a good idea to turn into a concrete project can contact the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and the Top Sector Energy (TSE) for practical information, preparation, or submission.