Invest-NL strengthens capacity with an additional € 900 Million

With the publication of the budget memorandum (‘miljoennennota’), the Dutch government has announced that Invest-NL will receive an additional € 900 million in funding through 2029. This additional capital will enhance Invest-NL’s capacity as National Promotional Institute to promote sustainable innovation and future earning potential within the Dutch business sector.

Strengthening of core capital

The Ministry of Finance’s budget allocates € 600 million to strengthen the core capital of Invest-NL. This capital injection will support the growth of startups into scale-ups, enabling them to solidify their market position and drive further innovation.

Expansion of blended finance

In addition, Invest-NL will receive € 250 million to expand its blended finance activities. This will allow Invest-NL to provide financing under flexible terms, mobilizing private capital for businesses and projects with higher risk profiles but significant societal value. This will increase our impact: more companies will gain access to financing for socially valuable projects, while we successfully mobilize private capital. In June, we published a vision document on blended finance.

Additional resources for Economic Security Protection Facility (BEV)

A further € 50 million will be added to the Economic Security Protection Facility (BEV). This will enable Invest-NL to take equity stakes in companies, as a last resort, when planned investments by foreign governments pose a threat to national security. This amount builds on the € 100 million announced last year atthe launch of the protection facility.

Support for Invest International

As announced in the general cabinet agreement, € 1 billion has been reserved for Invest-NL. In 2026, € 100 million of these reserved funds will be allocated to support the financing of Dutch international businesses by Invest International.As announced in last Friday’s coalition agreement, the government is also exploring the possibilities and conditions for a potential integration of Invest-NL and Invest International. The aim is to align the policy objectives of both organizations within the existing budgetary framework. The Ministries of Finance, Economic Affairs, and Foreign Affairs are jointly responsible for this exploration, which is expected to be completed by February 2025.

Forward-looking investments

Invest-NL was established by the Dutch government to support the financing of major societal transitions, such as the energy transition, a biobased and circular economy, a future-proof healthcare system, a sustainable agrifood sector, and deep tech. With the additional funds, Invest-NL will strengthen its role as a National Promotional Institute, contributing to a sustainable, innovative Netherlands and reinforcing the country’s future earning potential.