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Innovation Credit (Innovatiekrediet)

Innovation Credit (Innovatiekrediet)

Funds Dutch firms developing high-risk new products or processes through repayable government loans covering project costs.

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Innovation Credit (Innovatiekrediet) is a Dutch government repayable loan for companies developing technically novel products, processes, services, software, AI systems, or clinical drugs and medical devices that carry significant technological or clinical risk and demonstrate strong market potential. RVO administers the program on behalf of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (EZK). The 2026 annual …

What this grant funds

Repayable government loan covering 25–50% of project costs, from a €50 million annual budget, for Dutch companies developing technically novel products, processes, software, AI systems, or clinical drugs and devices.

Key facts
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.Loan
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€50M
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: english.rvo.nl