Vroegefasefinanciering (VFF)
Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) · National scheme · Can apply alone · 1 eligible country
What this scheme funds
This is a Dutch government loan scheme that helps entrepreneurs test whether a technically innovative idea is both technically and commercially viable, at a stage too early for regular investors. It bridges the gap between having an idea and being investment-ready.
deep-tech · sme-scaleup
Do you qualify for this scheme?
Tell us your website and we'll check this scheme's own conditions against what your company does.
Only the website is required.
Who it is for
An early-stage Dutch startup or entrepreneur with a technically innovative idea who needs to validate technical and commercial feasibility before attracting investors.
The scheme in detail
- Agency
- Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
- Eligible countries (1)
- Netherlands
- Funding
- Not published
- Deadline
- 31 Dec 2026
- Applicant type
- Not required. You can apply solo.
- Eligible applicants
- startup, SME
- Submission
- Rolling. Applications are accepted continuously
- Also required
- Application is submitted via a national or regional office depending on where the company is located.