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Startup Box - Financing tool for startups

Published by:
Netherlands Chamber of Commerce, KVK
Nederlandse versie

The Startup Box is an online tool for securing government funding for start-ups. Answer two questions and see straight away which government schemes might be suitable for your start-up and which organisation administers them.

Which government scheme is right for your start-up?

This tool covers 6 government schemes. Answer 2 questions and see straight away which scheme your start-up might be eligible for.

6 schemes for start-ups

Not every scheme is suitable for every entrepreneur. It depends on:

  • How long your business has been in operation
  • What stage your business is at

The Startup Box guides you through these 6 government schemes:

Reclaim part of the costs and expenses incurred for Research and development (R&D) work (Speur- en Ontwikkelingswerk, S&O) via your tax return.

>More about the WBSO

A loan that you can apply to the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) for, to develop an idea or plan.

> More about the VFF

A loan that you can apply to the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) for, for the development of technical innovations

> More about the Innovation Credit Scheme

Investments via funds, supplemented by the government through the Ministry of Economic Affairs.

> More about the Seed Capital Scheme

Investements via business angels supplemented by the government through the Ministry of Economic Affairs.

> More about Seed Business Angels Funds

Through the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), the government guarantees part of your bank loan.

> More about the SME credit guarantee scheme (BMKB)

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