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.
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.
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.
Is your SME working with other SMEs on the development or innovation of products, production processes or services in the aviation sector? Then apply for a subsidy for an R&D Collaboration Project. The subsidy amounts to a maximum of 50% of the eligible costs up to a maximum of €350,000. The minimum amount per participant is €25,000, the maximum amount is €175,000.
Is your SME working with other SMEs or researchers to improve the generation of renewable (sustainable) energy? Then apply for a subsidy with the Energy & Climate Research and Development (EKOO) Electricity scheme. The maximum subsidy per project is €500,000. For this subsidy, you must meet the general conditions that apply to all Top Sector Energy schemes.
Is your SME working with other SMEs or researchers on making the built environment more sustainable? Then apply for a subsidy with the Energy & Climate Research and Development (EKOO) Built Environment scheme. The maximum subsidy per project is €500,000. For this subsidy, you must meet the general conditions that apply to all Top Sector Energy schemes.
Hydrogen is becoming an increasingly viable alternative to fossil fuels. Do you want to switch to hydrogen-powered vehicles or develop a hydrogen filling station with your company, which has a special focus on heavy logistics transport? Then the Hydrogen in Mobility Subsidy Scheme (SWIM) is relevant for you! This subsidy is open for applications from 1 April to 7 May 2025, with a total budget of €40 million.
Is your SME working with other SMEs or researchers on making the industry more sustainable? Then apply for a subsidy with the Energy & Climate Research and Development (EKOO) Industry scheme. The maximum subsidy per project is €500,000. For this subsidy, you must meet the general conditions that apply to all Top Sector Energy schemes.
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.
