Do you have a small to medium enterprise with international ambitions?
Would you like to export or invest abroad?
The Dutch government helps you to get started with DHI.
DHI is a subsidy scheme for demonstration projects and feasibility studies.
The subsidy scheme also funds research to prepare for investments in your business abroad.
Doing international business offers a world of possibilities.
DHI stands for demonstration projects, feasibility studies and investment preparation projects.
DHI aims to help Dutch enterprises doing international business.
Good for the entrepreneur, good for the Netherlands and when you are in business in a developing country,
also good for sustainable local development.
DHI focuses on Dutch small to medium businesses, established in the Netherlands
or the Caribbean part of the Kingdom.
The subsidy is open to all countries and sectors, except countries where international sanctions apply.
Here is the situation: you see opportunities to export to a specific country.
But, you first have to convince potential local buyers.
A demonstration project shows how well your service or product works.
It also shows its added value to the target country.
And what if a potential foreign buyer wants to invest in your service or product?
A feasibility study looks into the technical and commercial possibilities of the project.
The business plan that results from the study helps you to convince the buyer in the target country.
This increases the chances of export orders for your company.
If you want to invest abroad, consider a project to prepare your investment.
This includes exploring the technical and commercial possibilities of your investment and more.
The outcome?
A detailed business plan.
A solid basis for you to make smart decisions and apply for financing of your project.
On english.rvo.nl/subsidies-programmes/dhi you will find information on the available subsidy amount and the demands to meet.
Do you have a plan?
Use the quick scan to see whether your idea suits the DHI subsidy scheme.
Zo toetsen wij of uw idee aansluit bij de DHI-regeling.
Based on your advice, you can apply for a subsidy.
The budget for a demonstration project is 2 tonnes max.
For a feasibility study or an investment preparation project, the budget is 1 ton max.
We process applications based on first come, first serve.
Hundreds of Dutch business persons applied for a subsidy scheme before you.
Bring your business further with the help of DHI. Contact us for tailor-made advice.