Fund your next innovation
An overview of grants, tax credits and subsidies available to Dutch businesses and research organisations. Click any subsidy for more information.
WBSO
Wet Bevordering Speur- & Ontwikkelingswerk
The most widely used Dutch R&D incentive. Reduces payroll tax on hours spent on R&D activities. Available to companies of all sizes, with an enhanced rate for start-ups and first-time applicants.
| Category | Type | Applicant |
| National | Tax credit | All companies |
Innovatiebox
Reduced corporate tax on IP profits
Profits derived from self-developed intangible assets are taxed at a reduced rate of 9% instead of the standard 25.8% CIT. Ideal once an innovation generates commercial returns. Often combined with WBSO.
| Category | Type | Applicant |
| National | Tax regime | Profitable companies |
EIA/MIA
Energy Investment Allowance / Environmental Investment Allowance
Two complementary tax deductions for investments in energy-efficient (EIA) or environmentally beneficial (MIA) business assets. EIA allows 45.5% additional deduction on qualifying investments; MIA up to 45%.
| Category | Type | Applicant |
| Energy & climate | Tax regime | All companies |
MIT R&D + AI
MKB Innovatiestimulering Topsectoren R&D & AI track
Stimulates R&D collaboration between SMEs in the top sectors. The AI track specifically funds projects that integrate artificial intelligence into new products or processes, with vouchers and larger project grants available.
| Category | Type | Applicant |
| National | Grant | SME |
EFRO Oost
European Fund for Regional Development (East Netherlands)
Co-finances innovation projects and infrastructure in Gelderland and Overijssel. Supports SMEs scaling up new technologies, with grants typically covering 35–50% of eligible costs.
| Category | Type | Applicant |
| European | Grant | SME/ consortium |
EIC Accelerator
European Innovation Council Accelerator
Supports deep-tech start-ups and scale-ups with blended finance: up to €2.5M in grant funding combined with equity investment up to €15M. Targets innovations that are too risky for private investors alone.
| Category | Type | Applicant |
| European | Grant + equity | Start-up/ scale-up |
Eurostars
International R&D collaboration for SMEs
A joint programme by EUREKA and the European Commission enabling R&D-performing SMEs to collaborate internationally on market-oriented projects. Requires at least two independent partners from two Eurostars countries.
| Category | Type | Applicant |
| European | Grant | SME + partner |
TSE
Topsector Energiesubsidie
Funds collaborative R&D projects that advance the Dutch energy transition. Projects must align with national energy top-sector themes and typically involve a consortium of companies, knowledge institutions, or NGOs.
| Category | Type | Applicant |
| Energy & climate | Grant | Consortium |
DHI
Demonstratie, Haalbaarheidsstudie & Investeringsvoorbereiding
Supports Dutch companies entering international markets with demonstration projects, feasibility studies, or investment preparation. Covers up to 50% of project costs, aimed at export-driven innovations in developing countries.
| Category | Type | Applicant |
| National | Grant | Dutch SME (export) |
SIB
Subsidie Internationaal Innoveren & Beurs
Helps Dutch innovative companies participate in international trade fairs and build global networks. Covers a portion of participation costs, enabling SMEs to showcase innovations and find international partners or clients.
| Category | Type | Applicant |
| National | Grant | Dutch SME |
Talk to an expert
Get clear on which funding schemes fit your technology, growth stage and plans.
Bertus Postma
Managing Consultant
Mail b.postma@leap.nlCall +3124 711 33 49