The Feasibility Fund of the Limburg Business Development Fund provides grants to test early ideas and determine whether they are technologically and/or economically feasible

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Feasibility Fund for SMEs

The Feasibility Fund of the Limburg Business Development Fund (LBDF) provides grants to test early ideas and determine whether they are technologically and/or economically feasible – the proof of principle. The grant amount is 35% of the total eligible costs, subject to a minimum of €15,000 and maximum of €50,000.

When do we finance an idea?

We provide funding to explore the feasibility of an idea to entrepreneurs who meet the EU definition for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

In the past period we have stimulated and supported many ideas, also financially. As a result, the budget for grants has been exhausted. We expect to inform you about new funding rounds soon. Please contact us to discuss possible alternatives.

Another requirement is that your company is actually located in Limburg (physically and actively present), and operates in one of the spearhead sectors in Limburg:

  • Agri-food
  • Logistics
  • High-tech Systems
  • Chemicals / Materials
  • Smart services
  • Life Sciences
  • Crossovers between these sectors

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Reimbursement of costs

What exactly does that include?

The following demonstrable costs of the feasibility study are eligible under the grant:
•    Wage and labour costs (hourly fee of €60);
•    Material costs, e.g. for a non-functional prototype
•    Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment
•    Costs for using the facilities;
•    Costs for contracting third parties
The 'Grant Rules for Proof of Principle Fund (Feasibility Fund)' are given here.
 

Detailed information

Your depreciation costs on plant and equipment are covered provided that they are necessary for the execution of the project and have been laid down in the approved project plan. Depreciation is based on the economic lifespan. If the resources are also used for any purposes other than the project, a proportion of the depreciation will be covered in consideration of usage for the project.

The following costs are not reimbursed:

  • Training/education;
  • Fundamental research;
  • Certification;
  • Patent applications
  • Forming a legal entity under private law;
  • Expenses incurred prior to submitting the application.

I want to apply for a grant

We’ll help you on your way

Are you eligible for a grant? If so, click on 'Getting started’ and download the application form We have developed a handy guide to help you fill in the form. Complete your application and submit it by e-mail. You can also contact an LIOF advisor who will help you on your way and answer any questions you may have. 

Next steps

We check whether your application is complete and fits within the scheme. You complete the application together with the LIOF advisor. We then assess it for:

  • Innovation / innovative capacity
  • Technical feasibility
  • Market potential
  • Economic feasibility
  • Entrepreneurship.
     

If the application meets the requirements the amount of the grant is determined and then awarded and paid out. The processing time from application to the grant being issued depends on how quickly you can submit the application and complete it together with LIOF. 

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Final account procedure

Everything easily arranged online

  • Read the manual to see which steps to follow
  • Download the ZIP file to add all the documents
  • Submit the final account by email or via WeTransfer if the combined files are larger than 10 MB
  • LBDF checks whether your final account has been received in full.
  • You receive a digital confirmation of receipt 
  • We check whether your final account has been filled in correctly.
  • We determine the amount of the grant and set off the advance paid to you against the final account
  • You will receive a digital message from us.
     

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