Temporary Aviation in Transition Grant Scheme: Knowledge and Test Vouchers

About this grant

The Tijdelijke subsidieregeling Luchtvaart in Transitie (LiT), or Temporary Aviation in Transition scheme, is run by RVO on behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. This window offers knowledge vouchers and test vouchers to help small and medium-sized enterprises innovate in aviation. It is open for applications from 2 April 2026 to 1 December 2026, with a total budget of EUR 300,000. A knowledge voucher covers up to 50% of the cost of a knowledge institution answering a specific technical question about renewing products, production processes or services in the aviation sector, up to a maximum of EUR 15,000. A test voucher covers 50% of the cost of having technology or innovations tested or validated, also up to EUR 15,000. The activities must be aimed at specified aviation topics: new propulsion systems and electric-thermal housekeeping, new design concepts and materials, ultra-efficient structural components, and cost-effective manufacturing technologies for new aircraft configurations after 2030. Applicants must log in with eHerkenning level 2+ and submit the knowledge questions or tests in the application. If the topics in the application do not match the answers given by the knowledge institution, the application is rejected. After a voucher is granted, the recipient has four months to upload a signed quotation or order from the knowledge institution. Vouchers can be transferred to the knowledge institution or company that answers the question, which then has two years to redeem them. The scheme also covers intermediaries transferring vouchers, with a transfer declaration form, and change requests during project execution.

Eligibility

Applicants must be small and medium-sized enterprises (mkb'ers) in the Netherlands with a knowledge or testing need related to innovation in the aviation sector. The question must be answered by a knowledge institution, and the activities must fall within the listed aviation technology topics. Applications are made through the RVO portal using eHerkenning level 2+. Intermediaries may transfer vouchers on behalf of an entrepreneur, provided the entrepreneur completes and signs the LiT voucher transfer declaration.

How it's scored

The page does not describe a scoring system, weighting, or panel. Applications are assessed for eligibility and for consistency between the submitted knowledge questions or tests and the answers provided by the knowledge institution. RVO states it aims to decide within 13 weeks at most, and that quotations are reviewed within about 8 weeks.

Key requirements

• ✓Applicant must be a Dutch mkb (SME) active in the aviation sector
• ✓Funds a knowledge question on renewing a product, production process, or service, answered by a recognised knowledge institution
• ✓Applications open from 2 April 2026 through 1 December 2026

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) offer?

Temporary Aviation in Transition Grant Scheme: Knowledge and Test Vouchers offers $17K.

When is the Temporary Aviation in Transition Grant Scheme: Knowledge and Test Vouchers deadline?

Applications close 1 Dec 2026 16:00.

Who can apply for Temporary Aviation in Transition Grant Scheme: Knowledge and Test Vouchers?

Eligibility covers organisations in NL; sme. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.

Relevant sectors

About this sector

Sustainable aviation funding backs sustainable aviation fuels, electric and hydrogen aircraft, airport decarbonisation and operational efficiency. Support is mostly research and demonstration money, with fuel offtake and mandates shaping the commercial market. Calls generally expect certification awareness and partners from airlines, airports or fuel producers.