Research & Development for your company
Innovation can be of great importance for the competitive position of your company. After all, your competitors probably innovate too. R&D helps you grow and save money. Take some time to see if you can reserve a part of your annual budget for research & development (R&D). With R&D you focus on developing or improving products, services, or processes. It can give insights into (new) markets. This way, you stay one step ahead of your competitors.
R&D in the Netherlands
The Netherlands has a long and strong tradition of developing innovative projects around the world. In sectors such as water, energy, and food security, we lead international R&D in new technologies.
Dutch businesses and knowledge institutes seek cooperation with partners abroad. We want to create international projects that have a long-lasting local impact. Netherlands Enterprise Agency offers various financing facilities for innovation projects and programmes. See the opportunities below.
R&D subsidies
The government supports entrepreneurs in the Netherlands with subsidies, programmes, and other stimulation. Innovative entrepreneurs in the Netherlands can apply for the R&D schemes such as WBSO or Horizon 2020/Europe. From small and medium-sized businesses to multinationals, from start-ups to family businesses. Whether you are developing innovative software, inventing tools for the construction industry, or designing a more efficient production line for the food industry.
