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SME Hightech call 2026

New SME Hightech call in preparation

Following two successful editions, Holland High Tech is preparing a third edition of the SME Hightech Call. This call is specifically aimed at engaging and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The call has been developed by Holland High Tech and challenges entrepreneurs to work, in collaboration with research organisations, on innovative projects that align with our innovation domains. In doing so, Holland High Tech strengthens the knowledge base and R&D capacity of SMEs, enabling innovations to be brought to market more quickly and effectively.

Further information on the themes and the opening date will follow in September. Keep an eye on this page and our newsletter for updates, or sign up now for the webinar on 30 September 2026!

Innovation domains

In the SME Hightech call, SME entrepreneurs are challenged to collaborate with a research organization on an innovative project for two years. This will increase the knowledge and R&D capacity of SMEs, giving them more manpower and resources to convert knowledge and innovations into products or services faster and more effectively. The research in this call is industrial and falls within one of the following innovation domains:

Webinar

On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, we are organizing a webinar where you will learn more about this call.

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