The Operational Programme Zuid (OPZuid) is an innovation grant intended to further promote the competitiveness of the South of the Netherlands. OPZuid focuses on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and strengthens the cooperation between the business community and knowledge institutions. A budget of approximately €113 million is available for the period 2014-2020.
Together with you, LIOF will check whether your project is eligible for such a grant. We will then put you in touch with Stimulus, the implementing organization.
OP Zuid has three grant schemes to promote innovation and a grant scheme to promote a low-carbon economy.
The schemes offered by OPZuid are aimed at:
All of the schemes are explained on this page.
Within the current OPZuid program period, there is an opening of the 4F Low-carbon economy priority till May 25th (17.00 hrs.). More information? Click here.
This grant is intended to promote open innovation by means of testing grounds, living labs, and field labs, for instance. This means that you can apply for a grant for technical innovation projects / R&D projects in which products, processes, software, and/or services are developed.
Read moreThis grant is intended for projects that contribute to strengthening the valorization capacity of SMEs within the national and international top clusters. These projects focus on experimental development and contribute to solving one or more societal challenges.
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This grant is intended for projects that ensure that higher vocational and university education are better suited to the demands of the technical labour market. This is done by promoting educational programmes and facilities. Both the business community and knowledge institutes are involved in this.
More informationThis grant is intended for projects that contribute to the smart deployment of low carbon technologies in the built-up environment. They include energy saving solutions and the implementation of new forms of energy such as solar energy, wind energy, or tidal energy. The focus is on the building environment that is dedicated as a living-, working-, recreation of residence function.
Read moreWould you like a face-to-face meeting to see whether your company is eligible for an OPZuid grant? You're always welcome: we’ll be pleased to help.
