1 00:00:05,270 --> 00:00:08,559 Do you have a small to medium enterprise with international ambitions? 2 00:00:08,559 --> 00:00:12,250 Would you like to export or invest abroad? 3 00:00:12,250 --> 00:00:15,860 The Dutch government helps you to get started with DHI. 4 00:00:15,860 --> 00:00:22,430 DHI is a subsidy scheme for demonstration projects and feasibility studies. 5 00:00:22,540 --> 00:00:24,540 The subsidy scheme also funds research to prepare for investments in your business abroad. 6 00:00:24,540 --> 00:00:28,300 Doing international business offers a world of possibilities. 7 00:00:28,300 --> 00:00:37,150 DHI stands for demonstration projects, feasibility studies and investment preparation projects. 8 00:00:37,150 --> 00:00:42,680 DHI aims to help Dutch enterprises doing international business. 9 00:00:43,710 --> 00:00:49,600 Good for the entrepreneur, good for the Netherlands and when you are in business in a developing country, 10 00:00:49,600 --> 00:00:52,329 also good for sustainable local development. 11 00:00:52,329 --> 00:00:59,880 DHI focuses on Dutch small to medium businesses, established in the Netherlands 12 00:00:59,880 --> 00:01:02,390 or the Caribbean part of the Kingdom. 13 00:01:02,390 --> 00:01:08,110 The subsidy is open to all countries and sectors, except countries where international sanctions apply. 14 00:01:09,110 --> 00:01:13,200 Here is the situation: you see opportunities to export to a specific country. 15 00:01:13,200 --> 00:01:17,049 But, you first have to convince potential local buyers. 16 00:01:17,049 --> 00:01:22,549 A demonstration project shows how well your service or product works. 17 00:01:22,549 --> 00:01:24,139 It also shows its added value to the target country. 18 00:01:24,139 --> 00:01:31,369 And what if a potential foreign buyer wants to invest in your service or product? 19 00:01:32,420 --> 00:01:37,670 A feasibility study looks into the technical and commercial possibilities of the project. 20 00:01:38,670 --> 00:01:44,060 The business plan that results from the study helps you to convince the buyer in the target country. 21 00:01:45,060 --> 00:01:48,799 This increases the chances of export orders for your company. 22 00:01:48,799 --> 00:01:54,229 If you want to invest abroad, consider a project to prepare your investment. 23 00:01:54,229 --> 00:02:00,279 This includes exploring the technical and commercial possibilities of your investment and more. 24 00:02:02,609 --> 00:02:04,889 The outcome? 25 00:02:04,889 --> 00:02:10,369 A detailed business plan. 26 00:02:10,369 --> 00:02:12,910 A solid basis for you to make smart decisions and apply for financing of your project. 27 00:02:12,910 --> 00:02:21,490 On english.rvo.nl/subsidies-programmes/dhi you will find information on the available subsidy amount and the demands to meet. 28 00:02:22,490 --> 00:02:24,080 Do you have a plan? 29 00:02:24,080 --> 00:02:25,600 Use the quick scan to see whether your idea suits the DHI subsidy scheme. 30 00:02:25,600 --> 00:02:29,180 Zo toetsen wij of uw idee aansluit bij de DHI-regeling. 31 00:02:29,180 --> 00:02:33,540 Based on your advice, you can apply for a subsidy. 32 00:02:33,540 --> 00:02:41,630 The budget for a demonstration project is 2 tonnes max. 33 00:02:41,630 --> 00:02:43,150 For a feasibility study or an investment preparation project, the budget is 1 ton max. 34 00:02:43,150 --> 00:02:48,330 We process applications based on first come, first serve. 35 00:02:48,330 --> 00:02:51,480 Hundreds of Dutch business persons applied for a subsidy scheme before you. 36 00:02:51,480 --> 00:02:56,780 Bring your business further with the help of DHI. Contact us for tailor-made advice.