Health~Holland International Kickstarter for public-private partnerships application call

The Dutch have a long-standing tradition of investing in international cooperation. Investing in an international network can provide a significant acceleration of research and development (R&D). Sharing knowledge between international partners aids in identifying end users and supports valorization and export. In addition, international cooperation may be the first step for foreign organizations to invest and settle in the Netherlands. Internationalization is, therefore, one of the focus points of Top Sector Life Sciences & Health (LSH).  

The Top Sector LSH aims to encourage international, public-private partnerships (PPP). Current financial instruments for early partnerships between the Netherlands and non-European countries are limited. To promote R&D cooperation worldwide, the Top Sector LSH has established the program ‘Health~Holland International (HHINT) Kickstarter for public-private partnership’. This program is realized by the executive office of the Top Sector LSH, also known as the LSH-TKI Foundation (brand name: Health~Holland). 

Within the HHINT Kickstarter program, for profit enterprises and recognized research organizations are invited to apply for financial support (PPP Subsidy) to establish a long-lasting international public-private partnership in R&D. The PPP Subsidy serves as a catalyst in international R&D cooperation between the parties. The consortium must consist of at least one consortium partner situated in the Netherlands and at least one consortium partner situated outside of the Netherlands. The program falls within the framework of the PPP Subsidy Regulation of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy. 

Available budget 

The total available amount of PPP Subsidy for the HHINT Kickstarter program 2024 is €500,000. The amount of PPP Subsidy that can be applied for is between €50,000 and €120,000 per project. 

Submission 

Applications can be submitted on a continuous basis until 19 September 2024 CET 17.00 via tki@health-holland.com. Applications will be evaluated and awarded based on the ‘first come, first served’ principle.

More information 

Download the HHINT Kickstarter for PPP description down below and read more about the call and the application terms & conditions. Contact Health~Holland (tki@health-holland.com) for more information or assistance in the application process.