Eurostars stimuleert Europese bedrijven om in samenwerkingsverband marktgerichte onderzoeks- of ontwikkelprojecten uit te voeren. Bedrijven die toegepast onderzoek of experimentele ontwikkeling verrichten kunnen maximaal 50% van de projectkosten vergoed krijgen.
The most important questions about Eurostars are answered here.Is your question not on the list?
What is Eurostars?
Eurostars is a European subsidy program which stimulates international collaborations between innovative SMEs.
Am I eligible for Eurostars?
A collaboration between at least two Eurostars countries is required. The collaboration may contain large companies, as long as the majority is formed by SMEs. Furthermore, research institutions and knowledge institution may be involved. The collaborating parties have to complement each other with regards to technological expertise.
The project leader who applies for subsidy has to be a Dutch SME.
What must I do for Eurostars?
A Eurostars application has two phaes.
First, a project proposal must be submitted to the Eurostars secretariat. Proposals are assesed by project planning, the quality of the consortium, the market, commercialisation, innovation and R&D.
The second phase concerns the application in your own country.
What do I gain through Eurostars?
Eurostars reimburses between 25% and 50% of the project costs, with a maximum of €500.000 for all Dutch project partners combined. The percentage depends on the type of organization and the nature of the activities.
What are the Eurostars countries?
Among the Eurostars countries are all EU countries plus Canada, Iceland, Norway, Turkey, United Kingdom, South Africa, South Korea, and Switzerland.
Israel and Italy do not allocate a budget for the next call. Partners from these countries can only participate on a self-financing basis.
The scheme is closed at the moment. The next opening is January 6th in 2023 and closes again on the 9th of March in 2023. We can inventorize your project and write your application in advance, and submit it as soon as possible on the day of the next opening.
Do you have an eligible project, or do you need advice or help with your Eurostars application?