Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland

Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland is a public-private fund providing convertible loans to early-stage startups in the North Holland province of the Netherlands, focusing on proof-of-concept innovation. The fund manages two distinct programs, one supported by RVO and another by EFRO, offering investments typically ranging from €50,000 to €300,000 per deal. It is funded by a consortium including the Province of North Holland, Universiteit van Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam UMC, and Sanquin, targeting companies in sectors such as circular economy, life sciences, energy, and biotechnology. Recent notable loans include €350,000 provided to Reavant in September 2025 for its AI real estate platform and similar funding to Shift for its sustainability platform. Its portfolio also features Hydryx, with investment managers including Ilmatar Lutje Schipholt and Wessel van der Woude. Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland was established in 2018.