Proof-of-concept funding (VFF)

Established SMEs, innovative startups and academics in the Netherlands can apply for Proof-of-concept funding for the development of a working prototype, to conduct market research or to devise a business plan. This loan will enable you to develop your concept or product so that it reaches the startup phase sooner.

Please note: As a result of the corona crisis, conditions for Proof-of-concept funding (VFF) have been eased (in Dutch). Participants get a 6 month suspension of repayments and pending interest. You start repayments again on 1 October 2020. If you use VFF you will receive a letter from RVO explaining how to apply for an extension. You are not obliged to make use of this extension.

When do you qualify?

You are an SME company, an innovative startup or an academic starter, affiliated with a university or a university hospital.
You have an established business or branch in the Netherlands at the time you are granted the loan.
Your concept or product is currently in the phase just after market research and before market introduction.
You have not yet started with the implementation of this proof-of-concept phase.