STARTUP VISA PROGRAM IN ROTTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
Launch your impact tech startup in the Netherlands.
For Real.
A dedicated, personalized 1-year Dutch Startup Visa program for non-EU founders building impact tech — right in the heart of the Dutch startup scene.
Facilitated by 42workspace & Proposition Hero
How it works
Growing abroad is hard. We mapped the road.
Every impact startup's growth road looks different. This program helps you navigate yours and go to market in the Netherlands within one year.
01
Foundation for impact
Get your Visa. Set up shop in the NL. Learn the local playbook.
02
Develop for impact
Built, measure, learn. Develop tech and maximize impact potential. Launch in NL.
03
Funding for impact
Build a repetitive model that lasts. Get funded through our ecosystem.
04
Scaling for impact
Go big. Make it count.
Why launch here
Why launch in Rotterdam, the Netherlands?
The Netherlands ranks among Europe's top innovation hubs, and Rotterdam is its fastest-growing impact-tech city. The result: a proven national ecosystem plus a local scene that actually builds things.
#4
EU Innovation Scoreboard 2026
17
National unicorns — Adyen, bunq, Mollie
€2.6B+
Raised by Dutch tech in 2025
#2
Leading European tech scaleups by country
The program
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
NL Startup Visa
Apply for an official Dutch Startup Visa with 42workspace as your facilitator.
Desk at Startup Visa Floor
A desk on the Startup for Impact floor at 42workspace, Rotterdam.
0-to-Hero Program
Personalised, structured coaching by Proposition Hero.
Workshops & Community
Curated events and a lively network of fellow impact founders.
42workspace, Rotterdam
Visa Startup Floor
A dedicated Startup for Impact floor to work and grow alongside other visa startups making impact in the Netherlands.
✓Desk(s), 24/7 access
✓Fully equipped kitchen, printers, high-speed internet
✓Terrace & lounge areas
✓Meeting rooms & admin services
✓Official Dutch company address for KvK
✓42workspace community & events
Move from 0 to Hero
Meet your program lead.
Vitas Kersbergen has coached 75+ startups, turning ideas into action. He'll help you discover your superpowers — and become the hero the Dutch market is waiting for.
01Kick-off session
Align on goals, risks and needs for your 1-year plan.
02Personalised plan
A roadmap built for your startup's growth in the NL.
031 year of support
Structured check-ins. Local knowledge on tap.
04Launch
Live in the Netherlands, in 12 months.
Workshops & Events
Curated. Practical. Insightfull.
Workshops
✓How to get to problem-solution fit
✓Pilot & solution design
✓Smart startup research
✓Value proposition design
✓Investor-ready pitch decks
✓Go-to-market COMPASS: launching with impact
Events & sessions
✓Learning, reflection & connection sessions
✓Fail-forward coffees
✓Superconnector events
✓Investor pitches
Pricing
Let's talk numbers, no surprises.
STARTUP EVALUATION REPORT & PROGRAM APPLICATION
€295
incl. VAT
We charge a non-refundable fee.
✓A full human evaluation on your business plan and deck.
✓An online meeting with us to discuss the report and program.
✓Afterwards we will give a go/no-go on starting the visa application process.
DESK AT STARTUP VISA FLOOR
€300
/ month / teammember
€3.600 for 1 year, contract of 1 year
✓Official Dutch Startup Visa facilitator
✓Desk(s) with 24/7 access at the Startup for Impact floor of 42workspace
✓Fully equipped kitchen, printers & high-speed internet
0 TO HERO STARTUP VISA PROGRAM
€500
/ month / startup
€6.000 for 1 year, contract of 1 year
✓12-months hands-on startup coaching by Proposition Hero to successfully launch your startup in NL
✓Curated Startup Visa workshops & events
✓Lively support community & network
How to qualify for the program
Six things you'll need to bring.
01
Qualify for the RvO Requirements
Meet the official RvO requirements before we can start the Visa application together.
Check requirements ↗02
Proprietary tech
Scalable, and yours.
03
Measurable SDG & impact
Aligned to a UN SDG, with real KPIs.
04
Impact & success in lock-step
Design a model that grows your revenue and impact together.
05
1-year feasibility
Demonstrate financial capacity and a realistic plan.
06
Team power
A committed founding team, full-time on it.
Your path to launch
- 1Prepare and check if you qualify
- 2Official program application
- 3Meetup &
validation - 4Official application
for Startup Visa - 5Start your journey in NL.
Apply now
Take the first step.
Tell us about your startup. Get a full startup evaluation report to improve right away.
Discover if our program is a match.
