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Invest-NL Deep Tech Fund

Invest-NL Deep Tech Fund

Funds Dutch deep-technology start-ups and scale-ups in photonics, quantum, and nanotechnology with higher-risk capital.

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The Deep Tech Fund (DTF) is a dedicated €250 million equity and risk-capital fund launched by Invest-NL on 10 March 2022, co-funded by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (€175 million) and Invest-NL itself (€75 million). The fund invests in start-ups and scale-ups operating in knowledge-intensive and capital-intensive deep-tech sectors — specifically photonics, quantum techn…

Equity and convertible risk capital for Dutch start-ups and scale-ups in knowledge-intensive deep-tech sectors — primarily photonics, quantum technology, and nanotechnology — that cannot access conventional financing due to high technological risk.

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.Equity
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.€250M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.invest-nl.nl