This TechBridge call accelerates and strengthens collaboration between both ecosystems. Dutch companies and knowledge institutions are invited to work with Taiwanese partners on groundbreaking research and technology development, with an emphasis on scaling up towards (future) mass production.
Who is the call intended for?
The TechBridge call is aimed at Dutch consortia consisting of:
Companies (particularly SMEs)
Knowledge institutions
Research organizations
A condition is that they collaborate with innovative partners from Taiwan within a joint R&D project in the field of integrated photonics.
Key information
Closing date: 2 June 2026
Initiators: the Taiwanese Industrial Development Administration (IDA) and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO)
Total budget: € 1,900,000
Maximum contribution per Dutch consortium: € 700,000
Building key technology together
The TechBridge Taiwan Call 2026 aligns with the broader ambition to strengthen key technologies and intensify international cooperation. By combining Dutch and Taiwanese expertise, the call offers opportunities to accelerate innovation, unlock new markets, and further strengthen the Netherlands' position in the global photonics industry.
With this call, a significant step is taken in connecting two strong high-tech ecosystems around a technology that is crucial for the digital and sustainable future.
