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Pre-investment Support

Pre-investment Support

Supports Dutch firms preparing foreign investments through small grants covering pre-investment analysis and planning.

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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 (β‰₯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.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” 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.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.20%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.β€”

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: investinternational.nl