INDUSTR_I4.0: Subsidy for SMEs in German-Dutch border region

The 'small projects fund' INDUSTR_I4.0 accelerates the digital transition within the (manufacturing) industry in the Dutch-German border region. The project does not focus on the frontrunners, but rather on the group of SMEs that follow. The focus is on the adoption and implementation of digital technology in order to accelerate SME innovations. A total of 10 million euros is available for this purpose. INDUSTR_I4.0 runs from 2024 to 2027 and is supported by the Interreg VI program Germany-Netherlands.

Verkenning Nederland-Duitsland

Are you curious about whether a cross-border grant program is right for your company? INDUSTR_I4.0 offers with the Exploration Cooperation Netherlands-Germany the possibility to investigate that. A grant of €1,250 is available for this.

We look together at which regions and possible partners would be suitable to cooperate with. In doing so, you can visit one or more potential companies and/or relevant trade fairs to set up a possible follow-up project, in the form of a Feasibility Study or Innovation Project.

Main features

• Suitable for SMEs active in the (manufacturing) industry.
• You do not yet need to have a cooperation partner in the neighboring country.
• For the Netherlands-Germany Exploration, you will receive a fixed contribution of €1,250.
• Eligible: Fixed contribution based on predetermined budget.

Main conditions

• As an applicant, you are an SME* and you are located in the program area.
• You have not previously participated in an Interreg V or Interreg VI project.
• You are using the exploration to prepare for a follow-up project that fits within the goals of INDUSTR_I4.0.
• You have a clear knowledge question for which you seek expertise in the neighboring country. Acquisition through this instrument is excluded.
• The application is determined on the basis of a predetermined budget and a final report.

*Doubting whether your company is considered an SME? Then use the SME test (pdf).