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Find the Dutch schemes that fit your company, apply correctly

We scan WBSO, the innovation box, RVO programmes and EU funding against your activities and present the ones that fit, with our reasoning. We prepare the application file together and handle correspondence with the agency; the final decision rests with the granting body.

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Who it is for

  • Companies in the Netherlands that develop software, products or processes and incur R&D costs.
  • Technology companies planning to bring their R&D activity in Türkiye to the European market through a Dutch BV.
  • Businesses planning sustainability, energy or digitalisation investments who want to know about RVO programmes.
  • Entrepreneurs who want to apply for EU funding in projects with European partners and do not know where to start.

What is included

  • Grant scan

    We review your activities, projects and planned expenditure and present a reasoned list of national and EU programmes that may fit.

  • WBSO application

    We define your R&D projects against the WBSO criteria, prepare the hour and cost estimates and handle the periodic applications and notifications.

  • Innovation box

    We prepare the documentation needed to have innovation profits linked to WBSO assessed under the innovation box and coordinate the agreement process with the Belastingdienst.

  • RVO programmes

    We scan RVO programmes in the fields of energy, sustainability, digitalisation and internationalisation and prepare the application file.

  • EU funding

    We research the EU calls that fit your project, guide you in finding partners and support the preparation of the application documents.

  • Reporting and compliance

    We keep track of the hour registration, expense documentation and periodic reporting obligations of approved schemes.

Process

  1. Step 1

    Activity analysis

    We review your projects, team and planned expenditure and identify the areas that stand out for funding.

  2. Step 2

    Scan report

    We present the programmes that may fit, their conditions and application deadlines in a reasoned report.

  3. Step 3

    Application preparation

    We prepare the project descriptions, budget and supporting documents together against the programme criteria.

  4. Step 4

    Submission and follow-up

    We submit the application, answer the agency's requests for additional information and follow the assessment process.

  5. Step 5

    Implementation and reporting

    After approval we add the hour registration, expense documentation and reporting obligations to your calendar and check them regularly.

Frequently asked

Which activities qualify for WBSO?

WBSO covers R&D work aimed at developing a technically new product, process or software; routine development and commercial activities fall outside its scope. The project is expected to involve technical uncertainty and to be carried out by the company's own staff. We assess your projects against these criteria together; the decision rests with RVO.

Can a newly formed BV receive grants?

Many programmes are open to newly formed companies; some require a track record or a minimum number of staff. In the scan we clarify which programmes are workable at the formation stage. A grant is a decision taken by the agency against its criteria; the outcome cannot be known in advance.

What is the innovation box?

The innovation box is a facility under which profits from qualifying innovation activities are assessed at a different corporate income tax rate. An entry condition such as a WBSO statement or a patent is usually required, and the method of application is agreed with the Belastingdienst. We address eligibility and the effect in a tailored assessment.

Do I need European partners to apply for EU funding?

Many EU programmes require partners from several member states, while some SME-focused calls are open to single applicants. The choice of programme depends on the nature of your project and your capacity to build a consortium. In the scan we clarify which calls fit you and what their partner requirements are.

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