Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland - PoC2 fund
Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland Proof of Concept 2 (PoC2)
Convertible loans from a EUR 14M+ fund (ERDF Opportunities for West 3); loan size set per project (the first round averaged about EUR 275k). Provided by Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland (Province NH, UvA, VU, HvA, Amsterdam UMC, Sanquin, EU).
Key facts
- Amount
- Convertible loans from a EUR 14M+ fund (ERDF Opportunities for West 3); loan size set per project (the first round averaged about EUR 275k)
- Duration
- Not fixed
- Type
- Loan
- Who receives it
- Company
- Equity
- Convertible
- Repayable
- Yes
- Stages
- Prototype, Pre-revenue, Incorporated
- Solo founders
- Yes
- Full-time required
- Unclear
- Company required
- Yes
- University link required
- Yes
- Application languages
- NL, EN
- Location
- Noord-Holland
Who can apply
- Link to a partner knowledge institution (UvA, VU, HvA, Amsterdam UMC, Sanquin)
- Proof-of-concept phase
- Startup or SME in Noord-Holland
What usually blocks applicants
- No institutional link
- Needs incorporation
Deadline and timing
Open-ended applications since 2023; ask the fund whether it is still taking new projects
Frequently asked
How much does Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland - PoC2 fund pay?
Convertible loans from a EUR 14M+ fund (ERDF Opportunities for West 3); loan size set per project (the first round averaged about EUR 275k)
Who can apply for Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland - PoC2 fund?
Link to a partner knowledge institution (UvA, VU, HvA, Amsterdam UMC, Sanquin) Proof-of-concept phase Startup or SME in Noord-Holland
When is the Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland - PoC2 fund deadline?
Open-ended applications since 2023; ask the fund whether it is still taking new projects
Where do I apply for Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland - PoC2 fund?
On the official page: https://www.innovatiefondsnoordholland.nl. Applications are accepted in NL, EN.
Do I have to pay back Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland - PoC2 fund or give up equity?
Yes, it is repayable. Equity terms depend on the case; check the official conditions.
Can solo founders apply for Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland - PoC2 fund?
Yes, solo founders can apply.
Sources and verification
Checked on 6 October 2026. Some facts come from secondary sources. Confirm everything on the official page before applying. This page is orientation, not an eligibility decision.
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