Support International Business (SIB)
For activities that strengthen your business opportunities in India, including coaching, knowledge development, market entry and individual trade-fair participation.
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Funding opportunities
Financial support for doing business between the Netherlands and India
Explore Dutch funding schemes for international growth and Indian incentives for local establishment, manufacturing and innovation.
For Dutch companies
Dutch funding opportunities
Eligibility depends on your company, project, costs, schedule and collaboration model. Always check the latest requirements with the responsible public authority.
DHI scheme
For demonstration projects, feasibility studies and investment-preparation projects abroad. Relevant to a concrete market launch or intended investment in India.
View official scheme ↗WBSO
A Dutch tax incentive that helps companies reduce the cost of research and development, including new technology or software developed in the Netherlands.
View official scheme ↗MIT
Supports innovative SMEs with knowledge questions and collaborative R&D projects for new products, production processes or services.
View official scheme ↗Funding and subsidy guide
Use the official RVO guide to find additional schemes based on sector, project stage, innovation, sustainability and internationalisation.
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For companies investing in India
Indian subsidies and investment incentives
India supports economic growth through investment grants, production-linked incentives, tax benefits, finance and sector-specific programmes. A Dutch company will generally need an Indian entity, subsidiary, joint venture or local production facility to qualify.
Production Linked Incentive (PLI)
Sector-specific support linked to investment and additional production in India, including electronics, automotive, batteries, solar panels, pharmaceuticals, telecom, drones and food processing.
View information at Invest India ↗India Semiconductor Mission
Fiscal support for approved semiconductor fabs, compound-semiconductor projects and packaging or OSAT activities. Conditions differ by scheme and project type.
View official ISM schemes ↗Startup India Seed Fund
Financial support for recognised Indian start-ups, including proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry and commercialisation.
Explore Startup India ↗MSME programmes
Programmes covering technology upgrades, machinery, quality improvement, patents, exports, training, infrastructure and access to finance.
Visit the Ministry of MSME ↗Indian state incentives
States such as Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh operate their own industrial policies and may support land, infrastructure, energy, jobs, R&D and local manufacturing.
Explore options through Invest India ↗Please note: availability, conditions and deadlines may change. Always verify the latest information with RVO, the relevant Indian authority and the applicable state.
India plans and the right support scheme?
EasyWay2India can help define the business route, location and implementation partners. Funding decisions always remain with the responsible authority.