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European subsidy projects

BOM supports Brabant-based companies that aim to grow through international collaboration. Through subsidy projects, we connect entrepreneurs with foreign partners, test locations, and networks. Think of programmes for market validation, technology development, and international positioning.

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European collaboration

BOM connects entrepreneurs in various ways with potential partners across borders. One example is the so-called Interreg programmes. The aim of these programmes is to stimulate European innovation collaboration and to overcome cross-border barriers.

Interreg is part of the European Regional Development Fund. BOM is involved in several Interreg programmes. We connect Brabant entrepreneurs with knowledge partners, facilities, and fellow entrepreneurs abroad. And for good reason — these programmes offer tremendous opportunities for businesses in Brabant.

On this page, you’ll find an overview of all current subsidy projects in which BOM is actively involved.

 

A selection of current subsidy projects:

  • ACE: Accelerating home care innovation
    Strengthens home care in the North Sea region. BOM collaborates with care providers and companies on technologies that support elderly people at home. ACE provides insights into foreign markets and reimbursement systems. Companies can participate in pilots across six European countries.
  • Agrobots: Robotics for open-field cultivation
    Agrobots accelerates the use of robotics in agriculture. The programme links technology companies with growers and supply chain partners to develop smart solutions for tasks such as weeding, sorting, and packaging. From demonstrator to market launch: Agrobots makes the leap from innovation to practice tangible.
  • CrossRoads Flanders–Netherlands: climate, digitalisation and healthcare
    Encourages cross-border collaboration between SMEs in the Netherlands and small businesses in Belgium. Companies receive subsidies for joint innovations in climate, digitalisation, and healthcare. Since 2023, 33 projects have been approved, totalling €7.4 million in European support.
  • European Hub for Advanced Development in Regenerative Medicine and Biomaterials (EHAB)
    EHAB maps the international network around the Smart BioMaterials Consortium (SBMC). The programme accelerates innovations in regenerative medicine and biomaterials by connecting startups and students with facilities in Eindhoven, such as the development factory and pilot line. EHAB promotes internationalisation and collaboration, including through a European hackathon in 2025.

 

Collaboration doesn’t have to stop at the border. It creates opportunities and accelerates innovation. I see every day how SMEs increase their innovative strength and market position when they collaborate smartly. So dare to look further and take the step across the border.
Paul Gosselink, Programme Manager Ecosystem Development New Energy
  • Food Pioneers Accelerator: innovative food solutions
    Accelerates the scaling of innovative food solutions. Entrepreneurs from South Netherlands and Flanders can apply for subsidies to collaborate with demo or production partners. Up to €250,000 per project, with 65% subsidy. Round open until 30 September 2025.
  • INDUSTR_I4.0: subsidy for your digitalisation challenge
    Accelerates digitalisation in the manufacturing industry. BOM connects companies with German partners experienced in automation, data analysis, and smart industry. The focus is on technological collaboration and realising digital innovation projects.
  • STEP4NAMs: alternatives to animal testing
    Promotes the use of new approach methodologies (NAMs) as alternatives to animal testing in the development of medicines and medical technologies. Ten partners from six countries are working on pilot studies, validation, and training for SMEs.
  • MNM – Manufacturing NextMaterials: manufacturing companies
    Supports manufacturing companies in East Brabant in scaling up innovative materials and technologies. BOM connects entrepreneurs with German partners offering production capacity and expertise. Subsidies of up to €70,000 are available for joint development and test production.