Tijdelijke subsidieregeling Luchtvaart in Transitie: Haalbaarheidsproject Grant

About this grant

The Tijdelijke subsidieregeling Luchtvaart in Transitie (LiT) Haalbaarheidsproject is a temporary Dutch subsidy scheme managed by RVO, part of the Nationaal Groeifonds programme Luchtvaart in Transitie, commissioned by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. It funds feasibility projects that assess the technical and economic risks of innovation projects in the aviation sector. A feasibility project consists of a feasibility study, which may be supplemented with industrial research or experimental development. Eligible activities include literature reviews, patent research, inventories of available technology and potential partners, market exploration and competitor analysis. The research must address one of the following themes: new drivetrains, electric-thermal housekeeping, new design concepts and materials, ultra-efficient structural components, or cost-effective manufacturing technologies for new aircraft configurations after 2030. The scheme aims to help companies strengthen their position in the international supply chain up to 2030 and beyond, to strengthen the Dutch economy, and to build the knowledge needed to continue decarbonising aviation after the LiT programme, including the transition to zero-emission flying and the competitiveness of the Dutch aircraft manufacturing industry. Subsidy covers up to 50% of eligible costs, capped at EUR 100,000 per project. Projects must start within 4 months of application and be completed within 12 months of starting. Applications are assessed in order of receipt; if oversubscribed on a given day, a lottery is held among complete applications received that day. A decision is issued within 13 weeks of a complete application. Claims for final assessment must be submitted within 13 weeks of project end.

Eligibility

Applicants must log in with eHerkenning level 2+ to apply. The page does not specify further organisation types, legal form, or company size restrictions. Projects must relate to the listed research themes in the aviation sector. The total programme budget is EUR 3,888,262. Applications are open from 2 April 2026 09:00 to 9 December 2026 17:00 (Dutch time).

How it's scored

Applications are processed in order of complete receipt; if the scheme is oversubscribed on a day, lottery applies among complete applications of that day. The page does not describe scoring criteria or weightings. Assessment against whether the project fits the listed research themes and programme goals is implied but not detailed.

Key requirements

• ✓Applicant must be an MKB (SME) or a knowledge or research institution, and the project must be a feasibility study
• ✓The project must map the technical and economic risks of an innovation project within the aviation sector
• ✓Applications are accepted from 2 April 2026 through 9 December 2026

Frequently asked questions

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

Tijdelijke subsidieregeling Luchtvaart in Transitie: Haalbaarheidsproject offers $137K.

When is the Tijdelijke subsidieregeling Luchtvaart in Transitie: Haalbaarheidsproject deadline?

Applications close 9 Dec 2026 16:00.

Who can apply for Tijdelijke subsidieregeling Luchtvaart in Transitie: Haalbaarheidsproject?

Eligibility covers organisations in NL; sme, research-institution, university. 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.