Program
Vroegefasefinanciering (VFF)
Vroegefasefinanciering (VFF) is a Dutch government loan scheme for innovative startups and SMEs to research the technical and commercial feasibility of their concept before follow-on investors step in.
See your fitKey facts
- Organiser
- Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland
- Deadline
- December 31, 2026
- Cycles
- 2026 · deadline December 31, 2026
- Opens
- January 1, 2026
- Amount
- €450,000 · Loan
- Open to
- Netherlands
- Stages
- Pre-seed, 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 Vroegefasefinanciering (VFF)
Who can apply to Vroegefasefinanciering (VFF)?
Vroegefasefinanciering (VFF) is aimed at startups at these stages: Pre-seed and Seed. Eligible locations: Netherlands. The company must be incorporated in Netherlands. Other requirements: Idea must be proven at proof-of-principle level; An investor must be willing to step in after completion; Company age max 5 years for innovative starters track.
When is the Vroegefasefinanciering (VFF) deadline?
The 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 October 31, 2026 against the official page.