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DRIVE Technical Assistance

DRIVE Technical Assistance

Funds feasibility and environmental studies for infrastructure preparation in developing markets under the Dutch DRIVE model.

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DRIVE Technical Assistance (DRIVE TA) is a grant instrument operated by Invest International in partnership with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) to fund the project-preparation phase of public infrastructure investments in developing and emerging markets. The programme sits upstream of the main DRIVE infrastructure grant and guarantee facility, which itself covers up to 50% of implementati…

Grants funding feasibility studies, environmental and social impact assessments, preliminary technical designs, and tender documentation for infrastructure projects in developing and emerging markets.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: english.rvo.nl