RVO support for startups and scale-ups
Startups and scale-ups drive the Netherlands' innovation and economic growth, and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) acknowledges that. We are here to make your ideas come true and to take your innovations to new heights.
RVO offers many tools for your startup or scale-up company. From funding and subsidies to advice and network opportunities, we are here to help you with every step of your journey. Our extensive market research experience and knowledge help you make the right choice to grow your company.
Interested on how RVO can support your startup?
Funding for startups

RVO offers financial support for all your plans.
Trade missions for startups

Join one of our trade missions, showcase your product, meet with foreign investors, business partners and customers.
Doing business abroad for startups and scale-ups

Are you ready for international growth? Read how we can support you being succesful.
Protect your ideas

The Netherlands Patent Office advices on how to protect your inventions.
Networking

We have an extensive network of organisations, experts and partners in the Netherlands to help startups.
Recruiting talent from abroad

Do you want to expand your startup and recruit talent from abroad? Check under which conditions this is possible.
Case study

These start-ups went before you. Read the story of high-tech company MantiSpectra:
"RVO has been helpful since the company's early beginnings."
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Ministry of Economic Affairs