Subsidy and Funding Guide

The Transition Facility (TF) was a programme that encouraged Dutch SMEs and knowledge institutes to become active on the up-and-coming markets in Colombia, Vietnam and South Africa. You can no longer apply for this subsidy; the facility is closed.

Do you need more collateral to borrow money for your enterprise? Ask your financier to inform you about the credit guarantee for SMEs (BMKB). This credit scheme increases your company’s collateral and thus the financing options of your company, now and in the future.

Collaborative programme and diplomatic support for Dutch clusters of companies within the (top) sectors that want to collaborate when doing business abroad.

Eurostars is a subsidy for SME entrepreneurs who work with international partners in the high-tech R&D business. When your R&D results in marketable products, processes or services and you have partnered with at least 2 Eurostar member states you can apply for a Eurostars subsidy.

Horizon 2020 grants EC funding to research and innovation projects on climate change, the ageing population, food safety & security and affordable renewable energy.

Although the programme has ended, PSI's objectives were to stimulate financial growth, create employment opportunities, and generate income. Read more about the PSI programme results.

Credit to develop promising and challenging innovations with an excellent market perspective. Both start-ups and established companies (large or small) can apply for Innovation Credit.

Financing for investment funds which invest venture capital in innovative entreprises in the technology and creative sectors.

Do you need credit? Do you find it challenging to get a loan or guarantee from a bank? The government can help you with the Corporate Financing Guarantee (GO).

The demonstration projects, feasibility studies and investment preparation studies (DHI) is a subsidy for SMEs with international ambitions in emerging markets and developing countries. The DHI programme helps SMEs test the feasibility of their concepts abroad, so that more Dutch companies can successfully contribute to sustainable development in these regions.

ORIO encouraged public-infrastructure development in developing countries, contributing to the realisation of a functional public infrastructure that is relevant to development. In 2015, its successor DRIVE was launched.

The Facility for Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Food Security (FDOV) encourages public-private partnerships in developing countries food security and private sector development. The facility is closed. You can no longer apply for a subsidy.

This public-private partnership facility improves water safety and water security in developing countries through water management projects.

The Ghana WASH Window (GWW) from the Sustainable Water Fund (FDW) is essential for the Ghana Netherlands WASH programme. Access to safe drinking water and a human environment free from diseases are fundamental necessities and recognised human rights.

Are you a Dutch entrepreneur interested in emerging markets or developing countries? Then you may be eligible for the Dutch Good Growth Fund (DGGF).

Proof-of-concept funding has been established to help businesses and ensure that an idea develops from the planning phase into the startup phase. It is for both innovative startups and existing SMEs (small to medium-sized enterprises).

This is a European Union subsidy scheme for investments from governments and business for the completion and modernisation of the trans-European Network for Transport (TEN-T network).

Financing for companies in low and middle-income countries that want to improve the infrastructure and thus stimulate the local business climate.

Financing for the development phase of infrastructure projects. This funding supports the development projects of foreign governments with a view to having a positive impact on man, the environment and society.

Tax credit for companies which carry out research and development projects. You can deduct the R&D costs from your tax return. Self-employed entrepreneurs receive a fixed amount and there are extra benefits for startups.

Energising Development (EnDev) provides energy services in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

The Dutch Trade and Investment Fund (DTIF) provides loans, guarantees and export finance to Dutch entrepreneurs wanting to invest in or export to foreign markets. Find out more.

Subsidy for international entrepreneurs to actively combat child labour in their production chains.

Do you want to invest in your agricultural or horticultural company? Does your company generate turnover in the primary agricultural sector? Do you want to switch to organic farming? If this is the case, you can apply for a credit guarantee for agriculture (BL) from the bank. The government guarantees part of your funding.

Tax scheme for companies which invest in energy-saving technology and sustainable energy.

Public-private partnerships (PPPs) and Top consortia for Knowledge and Innovation (TKIs) can apply for a PPP allowance. Every euro that private companies spend supporting research organisations in R&D cooperation generates an allowance of €0.30 from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy. This allowance must be used for R&D.

Interest-free loan for investors who want to finance start-ups during the early life stage. The investors put in proportionally the same amount as the government.

Tax scheme for entrepreneurs who invest in environmentally friendly technology, listed on the Environmental list.

Subsidy scheme for groups of companies in non-vital sectors that want to collaborate on cybersecurity issues in their chain, region or sector.

Subsidy for public-private partnerships whose projects contribute to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries.

Financing for companies registered in the Netherlands that want to boost Responsible Business Conduct (RBC)  within their value chains with civil society organisations.

Grant for Dutch companies to work with civil society organisations to address RBC risks or abuses in international value chains.

Businesses and NGOs that would like to contribute to affordable and sustainable energy for households in developing countries, may get support for their projects from the SDG 7 Results: Access to renewable energy facility.

International programme that supports actions and interventions in developing countries to develop inclusive and sustainable land governance. Only Dutch Embassies can apply for this programme.

Reimbursement for Dutch companies as a result of economic loss due to governmental COVID-19 measures.

Companies and partnerships working on innovative low-carbon technologies can apply for funding from the Innovation Fund.

Bridge credit for small enterprises with a small financing need for losses suffered or losses to be expected due to COVID-19.

EC funding for companies and knowlegde institutes for international research, technological development and innovation projects. The goal is to increase Europe's competitiveness and to find solutions for relevant social issues.

Partnering for Green Growth (P4G) provides financial support and helps you to create public-private partnerships to achieve climate transition plans.

Subsidy for companies active in the field of renewable energy in developing countries to employ a young professional.

Stimulation of sustainable energy production and climate transition (SDE++) is a subsidy for the production of renewable energy or applying CO₂-reducing techniques in sectors such as industry, mobility, electricity, agriculture and the built environment. This, to ensure that the energy transition in the Netherlands remains feasible and affordable.

EC funding from the European Research Council for scientists to support frontier scientific research in Europe.

EC funding, knowledge, skills and exposure from the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions for researchers to promote their training and international mobility.

EC funding for scientists and scientific organisations to strengthen the quality and accessibility of research infrastructures.

EC funding for research and educational institutions, industry, NGOs and others to promote a healthy society and innovative, sustainable and high-quality health care systems.

EC funding for research and educational institutions, industry, NGOs and others to promote innovative research on democracy and governance, European cultural heritage and cultural and creative industries, and social and economic transformations.

EC funding for research and educational institutions, industry, NGOs and others to promote knowledge, technologies and other solutions for civil security.

EC funding for research and educational institutions, industry, NGOs and others to enhance European capacity in digital, industrial and space technologies.

EC funding for research and educational institutions, industry, NGOs and others to achieve a climate-neutral Europe by 2050.

EC funding for research and educational institutions, industry, NGOs and others to promote research and innovative solutions for food, bio-economy, natural resources, agriculture and environment.

EC funding from the European Innovation Council for innovators, entrepreneurs, small companies and scientists to promote innovations that strengthen the competitiveness of the European Union.

Event Guarantee Subsidy scheme 2022 (SEG22) will reimburse part of the costs of a cancelled event if it was not allowed by the Dutch government.

With this scheme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Netherlands and Dutch Caribbean territories, you can finance various activities that help you take the next step in international trade.

Grant for SMEs to boost exports. This is a grant for hiring an expert in the country in which you want to do business.

Subsidy for SMEs to boost exports. It is a contribution towards the cost of an individual fair participation.

Grant for SMEs to boost exports. The subsidy is for hiring a coach.

Grant for SMEs to boost exports. It is a contribution to the cost of participating in a trade mission or a collective exhibition entry.

Grant for SMEs to boost exports. It involves acquiring international legal and tax knowledge about a specific target country, commissioning market research or attending an export training course.

Grant for SMEs financially affected by the war in Ukraine or sanctions against Russia and seeking an alternative market.

Subsidy for water safety and security in deltas, delta cities, and river basins outside the Netherlands. 

Apply from 14 February 2025 until 28 March 2025.

Subsidy for innovative SMEs to investigate whether international markets are ready for their products, services and R&D.

Apply from 23 July 2024 until 15 October 2024.

Subsidy for sectoral partnerships between Dutch companies aimed at working together to improve sustainability in the value chains.

The Sectoral Partnerships subsidy (Pillar 2) aims to support your participation in a Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) sector agreement.

Open from 1 October 2024 until 30 June 2025.

Do you own a Small or Medium Enterprise (SME) and spend at least 7% of your turnover on energy? If so, you may qualify for Energy cost relief for energy-intensive SMEs (TEK).

CERF is a government-to-government facility for Dutch diplomatic missions. It supports climate diplomacy dialogue between the Netherlands and selected partner countries.

ABC supports the growth and sustainability of the commercial biogas sector in Sub-Saharan Africa.

HTCC focuses on helping small and medium-sized enterprises in the clean cooking sector improve their business operations and access finance for upscaling and innovation.

The programme supports companies based in the Netherlands. Knowledge institutes, NGOs and trade organisations can also apply for this subsidy. The programme helps strengthen the private sector in developing countries.

Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) provides fund managers with capital to invest in early-stage startups in OCIF target locations.

MHPSS gives mental health and psychosocial support in armed conflict, refugee crises, and natural disasters.

Fund for Product Development Partnerships (PDPs) that want to develop more effective, safe, affordable and demand-driven products that target diseases and conditions related to poverty and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).

The Orange Corners Incubation and Acceleration Component funds local organisations across Africa, Asia and the Middle East to run entrepreneurial training programmes for young entrepreneurs. Participants get the necessary support to build their businesses.

Grant for organisations, NGOs, public or semi-public organisations and knowledge institutes that operate in a partnership to improve the mineral supply chain from CAHRAs. Applicants can be registered in any country.

Subsidy for companies that build and use hydrogen power generation facilities to produce renewable hydrogen. For this you use an electrolyser that has a production capacity of at least 0.5 megawatts. 

Application from 15 October 2024 until 31 October 2024.

Subsidy for organisations with proven experience to scale up and accelerate activities that significantly contribute to resilient local food systems in Africa and Yemen. Organisations must work in a partnership. This can consist of civil society organisations, businesses and knowledge institutes.

Grant for Netherlands-based companies or research organisations whose projects contribute to the (continued) development of cybersecurity solutions.

EC funding for international consortia of partners from European countries to improve participation of all European countries and to strengthen the European Research Area.

The Netherlands supports societal development in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Shiraka focuses on the involvement of civilians in governance and governments' service delivery for citizens.

RVO deploys water-related experts through its Dutch Disaster Risk Reduction & Surge Support (DRRS) programme. DRRS aims to prevent and reduce the impact of water and climate-related disasters worldwide and increase the resilience of affected areas and populations.

Subsidy for Dutch companies and civil society organisations working with a Ukrainian organisation on reconstruction and recovery activities in Ukraine.

Open for applications from 30 October 2024, 00:01 CET, until 30 January 2025, 23:59 CET.

Reimbursement of fixed costs for enterprises due to loss of turnover because of COVID-19. TVL follows the Reimbursement for economic loss due to COVID-19 programme.

Did you start a Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) in the period from 1 July 2020 to 30 September 2021? And is your revenue lower than expected due to the corona measures in the fourth quarter of 2021 or in the first quarter of 2022? In that case you could apply for the TVL Startup regulation.

This programme supports communities in vulnerable situations by strengthening their water security. It aims to make communities stronger with water and climate adaptation actions. Communities will organise and lead these actions themselves.

Subsidy programme that supports companies that want to improve working conditions, ensure better incomes and tackle child labour in their international value chains.

SBIR-call for entrepreneurs to develop innovative products and services that can autonomously secure IT/OT networks. 

SBIR-call for entrepeneurs to develop innovative products and services that make autonomous sharing of digital threat information possible.

Subsidy programme for civil society organisations and knowledge institutes that would like to transfer their knowledge to (semi)government organisations in neighbouring European Union (EU) countries. The aim is to help strengthen the rule of law, democracy and good governance.