Mission-driven Research, Development and Innovation subsidy scheme (MOOI)

Status

This subsidy scheme is published in the Government Gazette (Staatscourant). For more information on the extended terms please see this publication.

Description

Applications for a subsidy within the objective of the MOOI subsidy scheme must relate to the following themes and sub-themes:

Cost Reduction and Optimisation
- Zero breakdown & Robotisation
- Optimal Wind Farm Design
- Balance of Plant optimisation
Integration into the Energy System
Integration into the environment

These themes are not independent. For example, the topics integration into the energy system and integration into the environment affect costs. Vice versa, cost-saving innovations can have an impact on system integration and the environment. Spatial planning issues will also play a role in the construction of energy infrastructure and wind farms.

In addition to the research and development activities described above, other activities are also eligible that contribute to the objective. For example:

Participation of residents and stakeholders
Preparing for market introduction
Knowledge integration and dissemination
Education and training activities

Objective

The objective of the 'Wind energy at sea' part of the MOOI subsidy scheme is to develop the best wind farm solutions possible, for designated and future designated areas in the Dutch North Sea, at the lowest possible social costs that contribute to (combinations of) cost reduction, integration into the energy system and spatial planning. These innovations must be ready for first application in 2030 or the period shortly thereafter.

Characteristics

Target projects:	Industrial research and experimental development for product development and Joint Research Projects
TRL-level:	Mid TRLs (industrial research and experimental development) Please note that restrictions apply to the sub-theme Cost reduction (see other conditions). In addition, costs for "other activities" can be increased to a maximum of 5% of the eligible costs, however it may not become more than € 350,000. Special conditions apply to this, including the submission of a de minimis declaration for each company that carries out these "other activities". For other conditions, see the text of the subsidy instrument.
Tender system:	Based on ranking
Tender open:	Open
Tender closes:	Preproposal: 18 May 2020, 17:00 hours Final application: 6 October 2020, 17:00 hours
Budget:	€ 10,1 million
Maximum Subsidy Size:	Industrial research: 50% Experimental development 25% Extra subsidy for small and medium-sized businesses 10% resp. 20% Knowledge institutions can receive up to 80% subsidy for non-economic activities. Minimum subsidy per participant: € 25,000 Minimum total project budget: € 2,000,000 Maximum subsidy per project is € 4,000,000
Assessment based on the ranking criteria:	Contribution to the objectives of the subsidy scheme Innovativeness with respect to the latest international scientific research developments and strengthening of the Dutch knowledge position The success rate of the innovation in the Dutch market Quality of the project Quality of the consortium
Other conditions:	Applicants must submit an innovation plan containing SMART (Specific, Measurable, Acceptable, Realistic, Time-bound) milestones to be able to monitor the progress. The project must have an integral approach. Therefore, consortia must be formed consisting of several companies representing the innovation chain. Preferably organizations from different disciplines and consortia. Participation of innovative SMEs, start-ups and the like is encouraged. Projects that are eligible for subsidy under the Hernieuwbare Energie Regeling (renewable energy subsidy scheme) are not allowed within the MOOI subsidy scheme. Pilot and demonstration projects are not allowed within the MOOI subsidy scheme. However, the DEI+ 2020 or the Hernieuwbare Energie Regeling might be an option.

Please note that in case of conflict, the official information found on the RVO website is leading.

Find out more about the MOOI subsidy scheme on the RVO website. (in Dutch)