Eligibility & innovation assessment
A structured review of the founder, venture, innovation, Dutch market relevance and likely application risks before the full process begins.
Dutch Startup Visa Consulting
Build the case.
Make the move.
Start in the Netherlands.
Application strategy, business planning and facilitator alignment for innovative founders ready to establish their venture in the Netherlands.
↓More than an application
A credible route
from innovation
to execution.
A strong Startup Visa application must connect an innovative venture with a realistic one-year execution plan in the Netherlands.
We help founders transform early-stage input into a coherent, evidence-based application. Every section must tell the same story: the innovation is meaningful, the founder can execute, the facilitator adds value and the Dutch business has a credible future.
Who this service is for
For founders with
something genuinely
new to build.
Technology-driven startups entering the Dutch or European market
International founders developing a new product, service or operating model
Ventures that need a facilitator-ready business and execution plan
Founders who want a commercially serious application—not a generic template
What we deliver
One integrated
application package.
Application-ready business plan
A complete plan covering the problem, solution, innovation, market, business model, competition, execution strategy, organisation and financial outlook.
Facilitator alignment
Preparation for facilitator selection, fit assessment and the practical working arrangements required for a credible one-year guidance programme.
Milestones & financials
SMART milestones, performance indicators, implementation planning and realistic financial assumptions aligned with the first year in the Netherlands.
Application defence
Preparation for questions from the facilitator, RVO or IND, including evidence mapping and clear explanations of innovation, feasibility and Dutch contribution.
Our process
Structured for
a defensible result.
Assess
We test the venture against the core Startup Visa requirements and identify the strongest application strategy.
Structure
We define the innovation case, Dutch market logic, business model, milestones and evidence architecture.
Develop
We prepare the full business plan, financial model, facilitator materials and supporting application content.
Align
We support discussions with the facilitator and revise the package around relevant feedback and commitments.
Defend
We prepare the founder for application questions and remain involved through the assessment process.
What the case must demonstrate
Innovation.
Feasibility.
Dutch contribution.
We organise the application around the questions assessors and facilitators need answered—not around generic startup language.
Why is it innovative?
We define what is genuinely new in the product, technology, service or process and why that difference matters in the Dutch context.
Can it be executed?
We connect founder capability, development activities, partnerships, milestones, resources and commercial assumptions into one feasible plan.
Why the Netherlands?
We explain how the venture uses and contributes to the Dutch ecosystem, market, knowledge base, employment potential and international position.
Frequently asked questions
Before you
begin.
Does an innovative idea automatically qualify?+
No. The application must show more than a new idea. It needs a credible innovative element, a feasible route to implementation, an appropriate facilitator and a business capable of supporting the founder.
Do you only write the business plan?+
No. Our work connects eligibility, strategy, facilitator alignment, milestones, financials and application defence. The business plan is the central document, but not the entire process.
Can Rena guarantee approval?+
No professional adviser can guarantee an IND or RVO decision. We focus on improving the quality, consistency and defensibility of the application.
When should we begin?+
Ideally, before facilitator outreach or major commitments are made. Early preparation gives us more room to strengthen the innovation narrative, evidence and Dutch execution plan.
Ready to assess your case?