Finding the right funding can make or break an early-stage company. While the Netherlands and the EU offer a wide range of subsidies, grants, and innovation programs to support founders, navigating this landscape often feels like entering a maze.
This is where GRNTS steps in — a new platform designed to bring clarity to the complex world of subsidies.
Why subsidies matter for startups
Subsidies are designed to accelerate innovation by giving founders access to non-dilutive funding. Programs such as the Dutch WBSO (supporting R&D activities), Horizon Europe, and Eurostars enable startups to fund product development, research, and scaling.
Yet, despite their potential, many startups miss out. Deadlines, eligibility criteria, and application requirements can be overwhelming. Valuable resources remain unused — not because founders lack ambition, but because the process is simply too complex.
What GRNTS brings to the table
GRNTS is a subsidy search engine that gathers over 300 subsidy schemes across local, regional, national, and European levels. Entrepreneurs can filter by sector, company size, and funding needs to quickly see what applies to them.
The platform also provides insights into application deadlines, requirements, and even the “hotness” of a subsidy (based on search trends). While still in beta, GRNTS is already helping founders discover opportunities they may not have known existed.
A step toward accessible funding
The bigger vision behind GRNTS is not just to inform but also to simplify applications. Over time, the team aims to automate parts of the process — for example, enabling founders to directly apply for schemes like the SLIM program. This could save startups both time and money, while increasing their chances of securing funding.
Why this matters for the 42workspace community
At 42workspace, we see first-hand how funding challenges impact startups. Many of our members are working on groundbreaking technologies, but access to funding is often a bottleneck.
Platforms like GRNTS provide a way forward — reducing complexity, saving time, and helping founders focus on what matters most: building their companies.
And because our community thrives on shared knowledge and collaboration (discover our events), we believe tools like GRNTS align perfectly with the way we work: making innovation more accessible and transparent.
The Dutch subsidy landscape may remain complex, but initiatives like GRNTS show that simplification is possible. For founders, it’s a reminder that funding should empower innovation — not stand in its way!
Try GRNTS for free: https://grnts.app
