Call III of the COMET project is open from:October 16, 2026, through November 16, 2026Within COMET, Dutch and German SMEs and knowledge institutions can apply for a grant for a cross-border innovation project (TRL 4–7).<h3 data-start="543" data-end="564">Submit an application</h3>You can submit your application via the <a href="https://www.comet-interreg.eu/submit-an-application" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">'Submit Application' </a>page.<a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" data-start="603" data-end="625" rel="noopener"><svg class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" aria-hidden="true" data-rtl-flip=""><use href="/cdn/assets/sprites-core-o8lw6oto.svg#304883" fill="currentColor"></use></svg></a>The required application documents and templates can be found on the <a href="https://www.comet-interreg.eu/downloads-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">download page</a>.Do you have questions about your application or are you looking for a collaboration partner? Please contact us at <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" data-start="812" data-end="834" rel="noopener">info@comet-interreg.eu<svg class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" aria-hidden="true" data-rtl-flip=""><use href="/cdn/assets/sprites-core-o8lw6oto.svg#304883" fill="currentColor"></use></svg></a><hr><h3 data-start="844" data-end="869">Evaluation procedure</h3>Your project plan will be evaluated by the Advisory Board. The Advisory Board provides recommendations to the steering committee. The steering committee makes the formal decision.The next steering group meeting will take place on: February 25, 2027After the steering committee meeting, you will be informed of the outcome of your application as soon as possible.