The scheme opens on June 9, and applications can be submitted until September 16. SMEs that conduct R&D together with other SMEs can apply for the MIT subsidy scheme.
Orexa raises €585,000 from current and new business angels.
According to the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), nearly 19,000 companies made use of the WBSO scheme in 2025. A total of €1.5 billion in subsidies was obtained. Approximately 97% of the applicants are SMEs. They received 65.4% of the total subsidy.
Quantware raises €152 million from Intel, In-Q-Tel (the investment arm of the CIA), and other parties.
Empowr raises €1.3 million from Axivate Capital (lead) and existing business angels.
Ditto raises €7.6 million from Heal Capital (lead), Optiverder, and Rubio Impact Ventures.