Subsidy scheme for demonstration projects, feasibility studies, and investment preparation projects (DHI)

Are you an SME company in the Netherlands interested in investing in an upcoming market or a developing country? Then you can apply for the subsidy scheme for demonstration projects, feasibility studies, and investment preparation projects (DHI).

The DHI scheme (in Dutch) is open to projects in all countries except the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and possibly countries subject to international sanctions. There are two separate budgets: one for developing countries listed as Dutch Good Growth Fund (DGGF) countries and one for other countries.

Green DHI projects

Do you want to export or invest abroad and does your project contribute to 'green' goals? If so, you can apply for an extra DHI subsidy. Projects that meet the conditions (in Dutch) can receive subsidy for up to 70% of the eligible costs.

When do you qualify?

You are eligible for this scheme if, among others:

• you have an SME in the Netherlands or the Caribbean part of the Netherlands
• you are a large company working together with an SME in the (Caribbean) Netherlands
• you meet the conditions regarding eligible countries (in Dutch)
• your project costs are at least €50,000
• your project meets the requirements for Responsible Business Conduct (RBC)
• you apply for subsidy for one target country (the country where the project takes place, in Dutch)

You must also meet the conditions for the project for which you want to apply for a subsidy (all in Dutch):

• demonstrationprojects
• feasibility studies
• investment preparation projects
• market validations

Please note: you may only carry out 1 DHI project at a time to receive a subsidy.

How to apply?

You can apply for the DHI subsidy scheme (in Dutch) until and including 31 December 2026 with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland, RVO).