New round of the Nationaal Groeifonds announced
Publication date: 10-11-2026
€375 million is available for the new round of the Nationaal Groeifonds. This is intended in particular for projects that contribute to strategic industrial policy. Consortia comprising companies, research institutions and other parties may apply for funding. The new round aligns with six priority markets: innovative chemicals, biotechnology, mechanical engineering, semiconductors, digital services and defence-related applications.
About the Nationaal Groeifonds
The Nationaal Groeifonds invests in large-scale projects that contribute to the Netherlands’ sustainable earning capacity. According to the announcement, there is a minimum project size and a minimum NGF contribution of €30 million; the maximum NGF contribution is €100 million. Projects are assessed against the existing NGF criteria, including their contribution to sustainable earning capacity and the additionality compared to private investment.
Timeline and further information
According to the announced schedule, interested parties will be able to submit initial draft plans to RVO for feedback from autumn 2026 onwards, and will finalise their grant applications in the run-up to summer 2027. Funding will become available for implementation from the fourth quarter of 2027. RVO expects the grant scheme to be published by the end of January 2027. The final terms and conditions and application deadlines are yet to be published. View the announcement of the new round and the latest information from RVO.
Do you have an idea for a large-scale project that contributes to the Netherlands’ sustainable earning capacity and economic resilience and fits within one of these markets? If so, please contact IXA to discuss the possibilities.