If you contribute to reducing harmful emissions in the aviation sector with your startup, SME, or knowledge organization, the LiT Open Calls offer funding to develop and validate innovative solutions.
The four different modules offer opportunities for various organizations and innovation phases, ranging from early ideas and feasibility studies to support for startups and larger research projects.
Venture boosters
Specifically for start-ups with questions regarding, for example, financing or product-market fit within the aviation transition.
The subsidy reimburses up to 50% of the costs, with a maximum of €20,000.
Closing: 1 December 2026, 17:00 PM
Total budget for this module: €100,000
Knowledge- and testvouchers
For SMEs wishing to have a knowledge question answered or technology tested by a knowledge institution.
The subsidy covers 50% of the costs for conducting the test, with a maximum reimbursement of € 15,000.
Closing date: 1 December 2026, 17:00 PM
Total budget for this module: € 300,000
Feasability projects
Aimed at mapping the technical and economic risks of innovation projects, for example through studies or market research.
The grant amounts to a maximum of 50% of the eligible costs, with a maximum of € 100,000.
Closing date: 9 December 2026, 17:00 PM
Total budget for this module: € 3,888,262
Supporting research
For knowledge institutions conducting research into technologies for clean aviation, such as new propulsion systems.
Grants can amount to up to €1.25 million per project.
Closing date: 1 June 2026, 23:59 PM
Total budget for this module: € 6,250,000
With these modules, LiT offers a coherent package that supports the entire innovation chain: from early exploration and knowledge questions to large-scale collaboration and fundamental research. In doing so, the scheme makes a significant contribution to the transition to a future-proof and sustainable aviation sector.
The subsidy modules are issued and managed by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO).
