Rabobank Start and Development Contribution (Noord-Holland Noord)
Start- en Ontwikkelbijdrage Noord-Holland Noord (Rabobank Innovatiefonds)
EUR 2,500-10,000 non-repayable contribution; most awards EUR 2,500-5,000, above EUR 5,000 only with clear scale-up potential. Provided by Rabobank with Investa, Metip, Energy & Health Campus.
Key facts
- Amount
- EUR 2,500-10,000 non-repayable contribution; most awards EUR 2,500-5,000, above EUR 5,000 only with clear scale-up potential
- Duration
- Up to 6 months
- Type
- Grant
- Who receives it
- Company
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayable
- No
- Stages
- Idea, Prototype, Pre-revenue
- Solo founders
- Yes
- Full-time required
- Unclear
- Company required
- Yes
- University link required
- No
- Application languages
- NL, EN
- Location
- Initiative relevant to Noord-Holland Noord (north of Amsterdam: Alkmaar, Den Helder, Hoorn areas)
Who can apply
- Startups, young companies and SMEs with an innovative product, service or process (indicative TRL 2-6)
- Relevant to Noord-Holland Noord
- Domains: energy and food transition, maritime/offshore, circular economy, supporting digitalisation
- Must bank with Rabobank (onboarding possible); KvK number asked on the form
What usually blocks applicants
- Amsterdam-only activity is outside Noord-Holland Noord
- Outside the focus domains
- Not a Rabobank client
Deadline and timing
Opens: 8 September 2026
Launched 8 Sep 2026; open, no closing date or rounds listed; decision in 4-6 weeks
Frequently asked
How much does Rabobank Start and Development Contribution (Noord-Holland Noord) pay?
EUR 2,500-10,000 non-repayable contribution; most awards EUR 2,500-5,000, above EUR 5,000 only with clear scale-up potential
Who can apply for Rabobank Start and Development Contribution (Noord-Holland Noord)?
Startups, young companies and SMEs with an innovative product, service or process (indicative TRL 2-6) Relevant to Noord-Holland Noord Domains: energy and food transition, maritime/offshore, circular economy, supporting digitalisation Must bank with Rabobank (onboarding possible); KvK number asked on the form
When is the Rabobank Start and Development Contribution (Noord-Holland Noord) deadline?
Launched 8 Sep 2026; open, no closing date or rounds listed; decision in 4-6 weeks
Where do I apply for Rabobank Start and Development Contribution (Noord-Holland Noord)?
On the official page: https://metip.nl/rabobank-innovatiefonds/. Applications are accepted in NL, EN.
Do I have to pay back Rabobank Start and Development Contribution (Noord-Holland Noord) or give up equity?
No, it does not have to be paid back. It takes no equity.
Can solo founders apply for Rabobank Start and Development Contribution (Noord-Holland Noord)?
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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