Does your innovative water idea need a financial boost?

The Partners for Water programme 2022-2027 still has one remaining subsidy round in February 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to give your innovative pilot project or feasibility study a boost.

Who is it for?

Partners for Water grants subsidies to Dutch companies, knowledge institutions, and NGOs for conducting feasibility studies and pilot projects for innovative solutions related to water security in deltas, delta cities, and river basins abroad.

Apply for a subsidy by scheduling an intake interview

An intake interview is compulsory before applying for a Partners for Water subsidy to assess whether your application matches the subsidy criteria. You can schedule the mandatory intake interview at any time via the E-loket. During the intake interview, you can discuss the terms of the scheme with one of our advisors. Would you like to apply for the subsidy round during the 2025 opening round? Make sure to schedule the intake interview no later than 28 February 2025. View the specific eligibility criteria for a subsidy on the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) website.

Have you already had an intake interview with one of our advisors? Then you’re ready to apply for the subsidy via our application page. Visit the RVO website for further practical information and the required forms to include with your application.

Partners for Water subsidy scheme explained

Watch this video to discover more about the Partners for Water subsidy scheme, in which we showcase several projects that have received funding.

Curious about previously funded projects?

During the Partners for Water programme, we have granted subsidies to various inspiring projects located in different countries, tackling a wide range of water challenges. Discover all the Partners for Water projects.