No matter how proud you are of your innovation, a business case that connects with your target group is what counts. Our business developers will help you with this issue. Together with you, they will investigate whether your innovation is really a solution for the market and they will examine your accounting, network and matters such as intellectual property - everything to make your company ready for the market and therefore 'ripe' for investors.
Europa investeert structureel te weinig in research & development (R&D), wat onze productiviteit en toekomstige welvaart onder druk zet. Nederland blijft achter bij zijn buurlanden, en binnen Nederland scoort Noord-Holland lager dan veel andere provincies. Meer R&D investeringen is cruciaal volgens Eric van Heerwaarden.
Do you have growth ambitions as a starting entrepreneur, but are you still unsure whether your innovation is really ready for the market? And are you ready to examine your innovation under the personal guidance of one of our business developers? Then our accelerator programs are probably interesting for you.
The pressure on the housing market in our country is enormous. There is therefore a great need for solutions that remove bottlenecks in the building process and enable faster construction. Innovative entrepreneurs play a key role in this. That is why there is the Acceleration Programme Residential Construction Acceleration, which supports startups and scale-ups that with their
Are you helping to build the circular economy? Or are you accelerating housing construction with digital solutions? If so, DigiC can help you expand your network, gain knowledge and win or place contracts. DigiC is a ‘do-programme’, where innovative entrepreneurs active in area development
GO!-NH is the accelerator programme for innovative entrepreneurs in North Holland. From sustainable start-ups to established SMEs with an innovative product, process or service, GO!-NH helps businesses grow.
Green chemistry plays a key role in the transition to a circular and energy-neutral economy. Are you an innovative entrepreneur working on making chemical processes more sustainable or recovering critical materials in industry? And do you already have a picture of the technology, raw materials chain and market, but are now looking for
Accelerate the growth of your HealthTech startup! Do you have an innovative technological solution for healthcare and want to scale up from innovation project to commercial contract? The HealthTech Accelerator will help you take this step and grow your business in a targeted way. During this intensive six-month programme
Accelerating the energy transition is best done when innovative entrepreneurs collaborate with companies and governments. As a European start-up or scale-up, do you have an innovation that could accelerate the transition in the port of Amsterdam and/or the wider Amsterdam Metropolitan Area (MRA)? Then quickly read more about LeapSprong Amsterdam, the innovation programme
The world of tomorrow is already crying out for food innovators today. Does your innovation or company contribute to a more sustainable, smarter, more efficient or healthier food chain, but are you still struggling with your revenue model? Then the Business Innovation Program Food (BIPF) is a unique opportunity for you!
Smart innovations in construction and infrastructure are vital to keep the Netherlands liveable. Is your startup or scale-up active in bio-based and/or circular construction or data-driven management and maintenance of infrastructure? And are you looking for the right growth path for your company? Then the Acceleration Programme
No matter how beautiful your mission and strong your innovation, investors first want to know whether they can 'safely' invest in your company. In other words: is your startup fundable? Our business developers will help you with that. Together with you, they will investigate whether your innovation is really a solution for the market and they will examine your accounting, network and matters such as intellectual property - everything to make your company ready for the market and thus 'ripe' for investors.
With the Eurostars grant, you accelerate the development of your innovation by collaborating with international partners. The scheme is aimed at start-ups, scale-ups and SME entrepreneurs who carry out R&D in a consortium with parties from other Eurostars countries and thus grow both their technology and their business. Tip: Ahead of the 10th call, a webinar explaining the application process and evaluation will take place on 8 January 2026 from 10:00 to 11:30. Sign up if you want to be well prepared.
Is your SME working with other SMEs or researchers to produce biopolyesters based on bio-based carbohydrate-rich feedstocks? Then apply for a grant with the Energy & Climate Research and Development (EKOO) Biobased Circular scheme. The maximum grant per project is €500,000. For this grant, you must meet the general conditions that apply to all Top Sector Energy schemes. This is a tender: the highest-scoring applications receive funding until the budget runs out.
Hydrogen is becoming an increasingly mature alternative to fossil fuels. Does your company, which has a special focus on heavy logistics transport, want to switch to driving on hydrogen or develop a hydrogen refuelling station? Then the Hydrogen in Mobility (SWIM) grant scheme is relevant for you! This grant is open for applications from 1 April to 13 May, with a total budget of €45 million.
Is your SME company working with other SMEs or researchers to make industry more sustainable? Then apply for a grant with the Energy & Climate Research and Development (EKOO) Industry scheme. The maximum grant per project is €500,000. For this grant, you must meet the general conditions that apply to all Top Sector Energy schemes. This is a tender: the highest-scoring applications receive grants until the budget is exhausted.
Is your SME working with other SMEs or researchers to improve renewable (sustainable) energy generation? Then apply for a grant with the Energy & Climate Research and Development (EKOO) Electricity scheme. The maximum grant per project is €500,000. For this grant, you must meet the general conditions that apply to all Top Sector Energy schemes. This is a tender: the highest-scoring applications receive grants until the budget runs out.
Research shows that only a small percentage of all startups succeed in growing into a scale-up. Are you struggling with this too? At ROM InWest, we help you invest your time and money in the milestones that are needed to grow sustainably. Because we also invest ourselves, we know what you need to raise funding. That is why we can help you set up your business development for this at an early stage. We help you test your business case for financial and technical feasibility, clarify market demand and give you advice to achieve a faster market introduction.
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