Innovation & grants · Brainport
Grant consultancy for SMEs in Brainport
Grants are rarely the complete solution, but they represent the cheapest element of your capital mix. We identify which schemes offer the highest probability of success and structure finance for the remainder.
- Focused on high-tech, advanced manufacturing, and sustainability across the Brainport region
- No no-cure-no-pay sales pitches for non-viable applications
- Grants always aligned with the wider corporate financing structure
- WBSO
- Payroll tax credit on R&D work
- MIT
- Feasibility studies and R&D partnerships
- EIA
- Enhanced tax deductions for energy-saving investments
What challenges are you facing?
The funding landscape is fragmented
National, provincial, and regional schemes overlap, each with distinct eligibility criteria, deadlines, and compliance requirements.
Grants are paid in arrears; costs are incurred today
You pay upfront and receive funds later. Without bridge financing, this places immediate strain on your working capital.
A rejected application delays you by months
A poorly supported submission not only forfeits funding, but also delays your entire project timeline.
How we solve it
Screening high-potential schemes
We evaluate your project against WBSO, MIT, EIA, Innovation Credit, and regional Brainport schemes, giving you an honest assessment of approval odds.
Grants combined with finance
We fund the non-subsidised balance through commercial loans, leasing, or dedicated innovation financing.
Pre-financing your project
Bridge financing until grant funds are disbursed, ensuring your project does not stall due to cash flow constraints.
How the application works
1. Tell us about your project
What are you developing or retrofitting, what is the schedule, and what is the budget?
2. Grant assessment
Which schemes apply, what are the approval odds, and what workload does it require?
3. Application & submission
Substantiation, project schedules, and compliance all in order.
4. Balancing finance
We arrange funding for the remaining non-subsidised balance.
Frequently asked questions
Can I combine grants with commercial finance?
Yes, and that is usually the most effective approach. The grant reduces net capital expenditure, while commercial finance covers the balance and bridges the gap until payout.
Is WBSO relevant for a small business?
Absolutely. WBSO operates through payroll tax deductions and provides tangible value even for a few development hours per week per employee, provided hours are properly tracked.
What if my project is not eligible for grants?
We tell you upfront and explore conventional commercial financing instead. That spares you time and effort on low-probability applications.
Request grant advice
Complete the application form. You will receive a substantive response within two working days detailing the routes that are realistic in your situation.