Netherlands

Customs and Trade :: Incentive Programs

Title	Description
The government supports entrepreneurs	Entrepreneurs are good for the economy and employment. The government supports innovative startups and helps them grow.
Supporting ambitious entrepreneurs and startups	The government wants to help ambitious startups and other entrepreneurs to grow quickly. Startups are new businesses that have only recently been launched. Fast access to networks and finance are vital for them.
Support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)	The government is encouraging innovative SMEs through tax benefits, innovation loans and grants.
Encouraging innovation	The government supports companies that develop innovative products through tax benefits, innovation credit and grants. There are also a number of EU grant schemes for innovation.
Closing the gap between education and industry	Entrepreneurs are vital for economic growth. This should be reflected in an education system that teaches entrepreneurial skills.