For creative professionals & researchers

Take-off phase 2

Founders of a start-up company that have taken over or owned by Dutch
universities, recognized by NWO research institutes, recognized TO2 institutions and Dutch universities of applied sciences, can take out a loan applications for a maximum of 250,000 euros. This can be done via Take-off phase 2, a program aimed at stimulating and supporting activity and entrepreneurship from (applied) science.

PURPOSE
Take-off focuses on facilitating and stimulating activity and entrepreneurship from Dutch universities, NWO-acknowledged research institutes, universities of applied sciences and TO2 knowledge institutes. This involves the creation of innovative (commcercial) activities are based on knowledge from above described knowledge institutes, that are being exploited by innovative start-up companies/ entrepreneurs. This can involve product, process, care or service innovation, from all scientific fields (beta/technology, life sciences and alpha/gamma).

WHEN TO APPLY

  • A pre-proposal must be submitted via our ISAAC system before 22 August 2023 14:00:00 CET.
  • A full proposal must be submitted via our ISAAC system before 19 September 2023 14:00:00 CET.

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