Early-Stage Financing Overijssel (VFF Overijssel) offers a loan to test the viability of your concept during the Proof-of-Concept phase. This allows you to invest in the development of your product or service, supported by experts and potential investors.
What is the Early Phase Financing
The fund supports ambitious, innovative startups from Overijssel in developing products and services during the Proof-of-Concept (PoC) phase, increasing their chances of market success. It provides risk capital under entrepreneur-friendly conditions, enhancing the likelihood of follow-up financing from private investors. In addition to financing, the fund offers support from specialists through Overijssel startup hubs, including Novel-T and Oost NL.
Conditions for financing
To be eligible for VFF Overijssel, your application must meet certain requirements. These include the stage of your business (Proof-of-Concept phase), the location of your business activities, and completion of the early-stage process within 24 months. Additionally, the application must include a business plan, including an early-stage plan. For more details, please refer to “Conditions and Contact.”
How to apply for the finance
For VFF Overijssel you can contact our startup programs or those of Kennispoort Regio Zwolle. Our business developers and Oost NL will help you with questions and the preparation of the financing application. Each application is coordinated with the investment managers of Oost NL.
More info?
We are happy to help you with questions about Early Stage Financing. Contact our Investor Specialist Albert-Jan de Croes.
Albert-Jan de Croes
Investment specialist
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