Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland - VFF fund
Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland Vroege Fase Financiering (VFF-NH II)
Loan EUR 50,000-450,000 depending on company category (reported as convertible); fund about EUR 5M, half Rijk via RVO, half province. Provided by Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland (Province NH, Ministry EZ via RVO, EU).
Key facts
- Amount
- Loan EUR 50,000-450,000 depending on company category (reported as convertible); fund about EUR 5M, half Rijk via RVO, half province
- 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
- No
- Application languages
- NL, EN
- Location
- Company active in Noord-Holland
Who can apply
- Innovative starter up to 5 years old, or SME
- Active in Noord-Holland (Amsterdam qualifies)
- Developing and validating an innovative product or service
- No fisheries/aquaculture
What usually blocks applicants
- Follow-on investor requirement (as national VFF)
- Outside Noord-Holland
- Convertible = possible future dilution
What the official documents say
- Fund EUR 5M: EUR 2.5M from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, EUR 2.5M from the province (2026-2028) (p. 1)
- For SMEs and innovative starters founded no more than 5 years ago, active in Noord-Holland (p. 2)
- Loan lets the company prove its proposition so investors come on board; fisheries/aquaculture excluded (p. 2)
- Loans of EUR 50,000-450,000 depending on company category (p. 3)
- Loans can be granted from 1 Jan 2026 until 31 Dec 2029 (p. 3)
Deadline and timing
Opens: 17 March 2026
Open since 17 Mar 2026; loans can be granted until 31 Dec 2029 or until the fund is used up
Frequently asked
How much does Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland - VFF fund pay?
Loan EUR 50,000-450,000 depending on company category (reported as convertible); fund about EUR 5M, half Rijk via RVO, half province
Who can apply for Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland - VFF fund?
Innovative starter up to 5 years old, or SME Active in Noord-Holland (Amsterdam qualifies) Developing and validating an innovative product or service No fisheries/aquaculture
When is the Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland - VFF fund deadline?
Open since 17 Mar 2026; loans can be granted until 31 Dec 2029 or until the fund is used up
Where do I apply for Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland - VFF fund?
On the official page: https://www.innovatiefondsnoordholland.nl. Applications are accepted in NL, EN.
Do I have to pay back Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland - VFF 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 - VFF fund?
Yes, solo founders can apply.
Sources and verification
Checked on 8 October 2026. Most facts read from the official source; some details need confirmation. This page is orientation, not an eligibility decision.
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