NLnet CodeSupply Fund
NLnet CodeSupply Fund (Pilot)
€5,000–50,000 per proposal; €400k reserved for open calls. Provided by NLnet Foundation (EU DG CONNECT / Horizon Europe).
Key facts
- Amount
- €5,000–50,000 per proposal; €400k reserved for open calls
- Duration
- Not fixed
- Type
- Grant
- Who receives it
- Founder or team
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayable
- No
- Stages
- Idea, Prototype, Pre-revenue, Revenue, Incorporated
- Solo founders
- Yes
- Full-time required
- No
- Company required
- No
- University link required
- No
- Application languages
- EN
- Location
- European dimension expected
Who can apply
- Same applicant rules as NLnet (individuals allowed)
- Work on software metadata, SBOM/licence-compliance data, open datasets, FOSS tool integrations
- FOSS licence for all results
What usually blocks applicants
- Narrow scope: supply-chain/metadata tooling only
- Small total pot (€400k)
Why founders miss it
Brand-new pilot with a tiny niche: few applicants in round one, and devtools/SBOM work is a natural fit for solo builders.
Deadline and timing
Next deadline: 3 November 2026
Opens: 3 September 2026
First call 3 Sep – 3 Nov 2026 12:00 CET
Frequently asked
How much does NLnet CodeSupply Fund pay?
€5,000–50,000 per proposal; €400k reserved for open calls
Who can apply for NLnet CodeSupply Fund?
Same applicant rules as NLnet (individuals allowed) Work on software metadata, SBOM/licence-compliance data, open datasets, FOSS tool integrations FOSS licence for all results
When is the NLnet CodeSupply Fund deadline?
First call 3 Sep – 3 Nov 2026 12:00 CET
Where do I apply for NLnet CodeSupply Fund?
On the official page: https://nlnet.nl/codesupply/. Applications are accepted in EN.
Do I have to pay back NLnet CodeSupply Fund or give up equity?
No, it does not have to be paid back. It takes no equity.
Can solo founders apply for NLnet CodeSupply Fund?
Yes, solo founders can apply.
Sources and verification
Checked on 8 October 2026. Facts read directly from the official source. This page is orientation, not an eligibility decision.
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