27/10/2026

Up to 60% funding for innovative SMEs in agrifood

Are you working on an innovative solution for a sustainable, healthy, and future-proof agrifood sector? The new SME-PPP call from TKI Agri & Food offers a great opportunity to accelerate your innovation!

Are you working on an innovative solution for a sustainable, healthy, and future-proof agrifood sector? The new SME-PPP call from TKI Agri & Food offers a great opportunity to accelerate your innovation!

This call makes €2.5 million available for practice-oriented research and innovation projects. SMEs can receive up to 60% funding for their eligible research costs!

‍The scheme covers the broad agrifood domain: from primary production and food processing to healthy nutrition, new technologies, and biobased applications.

‍What does this call offer?
Up to €500,000 in funding per collaborative project- Opportunities for collaboration between SMEs and knowledge institutions- Support from innovation brokers in developing project ideas

‍Important deadlines:
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January 8, 2027: mandatory pre-registration
- January 31, 2027: submission of final project proposal

‍Do you have an innovative idea that will move the agrifood sector forward?
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Explore the possibilities, seek out collaboration, and take the next step with your innovation! At Oost NL , we see opportunities for innovative SMEs, from startups to established companies.

Check the terms and conditions and apply via:https://lnkd.in/ezpy9Rer

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