Netherlands Enterprise Agency · Netherlands

Proof-of-concept Funding

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Applications close on 31 Dec 2026.

Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 (in 46 days)
Grant amount: Up to €350,000 per applicant
Total budget: €2.25 million
Funding rate: Set by the scheme (see the page and call text)
Likely applicant types: Companies, SMEs / start-ups, Universities & research From source categories or programme rules; the call decides.
Funder: Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO)
Reference: RVO Proof-of-concept Funding
Last checked: 15 Nov 2026

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Programme overview

Do you have a technically innovative idea, but is it still too early for investors to invest in your business? With Proof-of-concept funding, you can assess whether your idea is both technically and commercially viable. You can apply for Proof-of-concept through a national or regional office, depending on where your business is based. You repay the loan and the interest calculated on it. As of 1 September 2026, the interest rate is 7.71%. Please note: The maximum loan amount for North Brabant is €350,000.

Timing

Application period Thursday 1 January 2026 00:00 (CEST) – Thursday 31 December 2026 23:59 (CEST)

How to apply

Apply through the funder’s official page (link below); it states the procedure, documents and deadline.

From the call text

Who can apply: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Company stage: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Single applicant or consortium: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Where applicants must be based: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Where to apply: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page

Where these facts come from

Fact	Value	How we know	Taken from the source
Deadline	31 December 2026 “Application period Thursday 1 January 2026 00:00 (CEST) – Thursday 31 December 2026 23:59 (CEST)”	read from the official page	15 Nov 2026
Amount per applicant	Up to €350,000 per applicant “Please note: The maximum loan amount for North Brabant is €350,000.”	read from the official text	15 Nov 2026
Total budget	€2.25 million “Total budget €2,250,000.”	read from the official text	15 Nov 2026
Funding rate	Unknown — not stated in the source we hold	unknown	—
Who can apply	Unknown — not stated in the source we hold	unknown	—
Where to apply	Unknown — not stated in the source we hold	unknown	—

Official sources

Official call page

Facts on this page were read from the official page on 15 Nov 2026. The funder's own documents, including later amendments, always take precedence.