Pre-investment Support
Supports Dutch firms preparing foreign investments through small grants covering pre-investment analysis and planning.
Pre-investment Support is a grant product within the Dutch Good Growth Fund (DGGF) ecosystem, administered by Invest International on behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It provides small grants to Dutch SMEs and start-ups to cover preparatory activities required before committing to a foreign direct investment in any of the 71 DGGF-eligible developing and emerging-market countries. T…
Small grants for Dutch SMEs and start-ups (≥51% Dutch-owned, TRL 7–9) to fund preparatory activities before making a foreign direct investment in any of the 71 DGGF-eligible developing countries.
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All guides →Grant Financials and Co-Funding Evidence: Examples for Startup Applications
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Start hereTRL Levels Explained for Deeptech Founders
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