What is it?
With the following knowledge programs, LIOF wants to inspire entrepreneurs to innovate their products, services, processes and/or business models on the basis of social issues: energy, circularity, health and digitalization. Within each track, the latest trends and developments within a specific theme are discussed and you are given concrete tools to get started.
For whom?
Startups, scale-ups and SMEs (sector-wide) based in Limburg and motivated to innovate within the social issues (transitions) energy, circularity, health and digitization.
Regulation
The scheme covers 75% of the costs for participation in a knowledge course with a maximum amount of € 7,500.
Click here for the regulation. (in Dutch)
Next submission dates
- Wednesday 16 October
- Monday 04 November
What knowledge pathways do we offer now?
Rabobank, Brightlands Greenport Campus Venlo and LIOF are organizing the Food & Nutrition Masterclass in spring 2024, from the BL.INC program. In five sessions, we will help provide answers to your questions and help you move forward. We offer you the knowledge you need, access to an extensive and strong network and opportunities for financial support.
Knowledge partners: LIOF, Rabobank, BL.INC, Brightlands Greenport Campus Venlo
Start date: 2 April, 2024
Number of sessions: 5
Location: tbc
Cost per company: tbc
Deadline: 17 January.
During the CIRCO track we bring you and other Limburg entrepreneurs together and let you gain knowledge of circular entrepreneurship and circular design under the guidance of two experienced CIRCO trainers, from your own challenge and motivation. During this track you will look for ecological and economic opportunities for your organization. At the end of the track you walk out the door with a new (innovative) sustainable proposition including an action plan.
Knowledge partner: LIOF, Rabobank, CIRCO Hub Limburg, CIRCO NL
Start date track 1: June 6, 2024
Number of sessions: 3
Location: ntb
Cost per company: for SMEs €550, excluding VAT
Final submission date: ntb
During the CIRCO track we bring you and other Limburg entrepreneurs together and let you gain knowledge of circular entrepreneurship and circular design under the guidance of two experienced CIRCO trainers, from your own challenge and motivation. During this track you will look for ecological and economic opportunities for your organization. At the end of the track you walk out the door with a new (innovative) sustainable proposition including an action plan.
Knowledge partner: LIOF, Rabobank, CIRCO Hub Limburg, CIRCO NL
Start date track 1: June 6, 2024
Number of sessions: 3
Location: ntb
Cost per company: for SMEs €550, excluding VAT
Final submission date: ntb
We are happyto engage with you
- Free consultation with one of our advisors
- Explanation of the possibilities and answers to all your questions
- Help with submitting your application
Request a consultation
How to proceed.
- Kies een kennistraject uit (zie overzicht) dat jou aanspreekt en dat aansluit op jouw leerdoelen;
- Vraag het aanvraagformulier aan. Je krijgt dit per mail toegestuurd;
- Per onderneming geldt er maximum van vier deelnemers per kennistraject. Per onderneming is dus slechts één aanvraagformulier per kennistraject noodzakelijk. In dit formulier kun je het aantal deelnemers (van jouw bedrijf) aangeven. Let op: bekijk per traject of er een prijs geldt per deelnemer of per onderneming. Dit is nodig om de totale kosten van de aanvraag te bepalen;
- Per onderneming geldt er een maximum van twee aanvragen binnen de totale looptijd van het CollectiefProject. Je kunt je immers voor meerdere kennistrajecten aanmelden;
- Je krijgt een business developer van LIOF toegewezen om je te begeleiden in het proces en zo samen jouw aanvraag zo helder mogelijk op papier te zetten;
- Vul en dien het aanvraagformulier op tijd in voor het betreffende traject. De instructies staan in het formulier.
- After submission, you will receive notification from us whether your application is complete and correctly completed (admissibility);
- The assessment usually takes place two weeks after the submission date. After the assessment we will inform you as soon as possible about the outcome (decision).
- With a positive decision you are entitled to 75% reimbursement of the costs of the knowledge program with a maximum of € 7,500;
- We will pass on your details to the knowledge institution in question. They will then contact you with all further information about participation;
- At the end of the CollectiveProject you can claim the costs incurred. How this is done depends on the knowledge program you choose. Usually you pay in advance and submit a declaration afterwards for 75% of the costs (Brightlands AI Academy, UMIO, Zuyd Professional, HAS Hogeschool and Fontys Hogeschool). However, for some tracks, LIOF reimburses at the beginning and you receive an invoice from us for 25% of the costs (CIRCO track).
LIOF offers entrepreneurs financial support for innovation and development. As a financial institution, LIOF is obliged to follow KYC (Know Your Customer) legislation. Read all the information here.
