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One editorial team watches the programme pages so you don't have to. Deadlines, eligibility, filing mechanics — in plain English, updated weekly.
Startups, SMBs, and agencies building in Europe — plus the finance leads and advisors who file on their behalf. If you want a straight read on whether a programme applies, not a sales pitch, you're in the right place.
R&D tax credits, innovation grants, expat schemes, and selected EU instruments across the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. We add programmes when they clear our editorial bar — not when they launch.
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Every programme we cover, sorted by urgency. Open, closing, rolling — at a glance.
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Long-form explainers on the programmes that matter. What it is, who qualifies, how to file.
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Five-minute eligibility checks. Get an honest read before you spend an hour on the application.
Take a check →RVO co-invests alongside private VCs in NL-registered funds targeting tech and creative-industry startups. The fund applies, not the startup — but it shapes which investors can write pre-seed cheques.
Two-stage NWO programme for startups spinning out of Dutch universities or research institutes. Feasibility grant first, then convertible loan matched with private seed capital.
Cash grant for SMEs to study the feasibility of an innovation project. First-come, first-served.
A tax-free allowance for foreign employees with scarce expertise joining a Dutch employer. Much narrower since 2024 — check eligibility before you plan around it.
A 25% (35% for SMEs) tax credit on qualifying R&D wage costs in Germany. Works alongside project grants. Two-step approval — certification first, tax credit second.
Profits from qualifying innovation are taxed at 9% instead of the standard 25.8%. Biggest lever for profitable Dutch tech companies — and tied to the WBSO trail.