The Dutch Cancer Society (KWF) Viable Business Case program supports oncology infrastructure projects in developing sustainable, independent business models through strategic collaborations and scaling, ensuring long-term viability beyond initial project funding.
Eligibility Criteria
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Open to all oncology infrastructure projects (e.g., biobanks, databases, facilities, platforms).
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At least one infrastructure project funded by KWF must be included as part of the collaboration.
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Focus must be on developing a sustainable business model, not continuation of the original infrastructure or new infrastructure creation.
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A Baseline Assessment must be completed and approved before invitation to submit a full proposal.
Funding Details
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Total budget: €1–1.5 million.
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Budget per project: €250,000–500,000.
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Project duration: 2 years.
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Funding supports the development of a viable business strategy but not operational costs or personnel salaries for existing infrastructures.
Key Deadlines
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Baseline Assessment Opens: January 31, 2025
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Baseline Assessment Deadline: February 18, 2025 (12:00 noon CET)
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Full Proposal Submission Opens: March 2025
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Full Proposal Deadline: June 24, 2025 (12:00 noon CET)
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Interviews: November 2025
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Funding Decision: December 2025
Further Information
Visit the KWF Infrastructure Viable Business Case Program Page or contact the Infrastructure team at [email protected] for assistance and collaboration opportunities.