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Proof-of-concept funding (Vroegefasefinanciering, VFF)
Proof-of-concept funding (Vroegefasefinanciering, VFF) is a loan scheme in the Netherlands helping early-stage startups and SMEs develop a prototype, conduct market research, or create a business plan.
See your fitKey facts
- Organiser
- Netherlands Enterprise Agency, RVO
- Deadline
- December 31, 2026
- Cycles
- 2026 · deadline December 31, 2026
- Opens
- January 1, 2026
- Amount
- Loan
- Open to
- Netherlands
- Stages
- Idea, Pre-seed
- Sectors
- Any sector
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See your fit: whether you qualify, the official application form, and Autopilot to fill it in for you. Equity, fees, format and location open with it.
See your fitKey questions about Proof-of-concept funding (Vroegefasefinanciering, VFF)
Who can apply to Proof-of-concept funding (Vroegefasefinanciering, VFF)?
Proof-of-concept funding (Vroegefasefinanciering, VFF) is aimed at startups at these stages: Idea and Pre-seed. Eligible locations: Netherlands. Other requirements: Must have a declaration of intent from a future investor for at least the subsidy amount; Must not have started implementing the proof-of-concept phase; Must have a feasible plan showing substantial growth.
When is the Proof-of-concept funding (Vroegefasefinanciering, VFF) deadline?
The Proof-of-concept funding (Vroegefasefinanciering, VFF) deadline is December 31, 2026. Upcoming cycles: 2026 · deadline December 31, 2026. Applications open on January 1, 2026.
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Verified on November 1, 2026 against the official page.