Startup Visa Facilitator Program

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PLNT Leiden is a recognized facilitator of the Dutch Startup Visa program. This program enables international entrepreneurs in the Life Sciences & Health (LSH) domain to start an innovative business in the Netherlands with support from a recognized facilitator. As a facilitator, we provide intensive support to LSH entrepreneurs during their first year in the Netherlands.

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About the Startup Visa

The Startup Visa is a 12-month residence permit for non-EU entrepreneurs with an innovative business. During this year, the entrepreneur is guided by a recognized facilitator such as PLNT Leiden to successfully establish their business in the Dutch market.

Requirements for participants

To be eligible for the Startup Visa program through PLNT Leiden, you must: - Be active in the Life Sciences & Health (LSH) domain (e.g. MedTech, Digital Health, Biotech, Diagnostics, AI in Health). - Have an innovative, scalable business idea with validated market traction in the Netherlands. - Provide a step-by-step business plan covering: - Why your product or service is innovative, supported by evidence (e.g. research, patents, prototypes, or expert validation). - Key activities in the first year to grow your business in the Netherlands. - Organizational structure and roles (incl. your role as founder). - Legal form and division of shares. - Market analysis and traction in the Dutch market, backed by data or customer feedback. - Growth and scaling strategy beyond the first year.

Process overview & costs

Form application to participation

Step 1: Selection Process

Apply by sending an email to [email protected] confirming that you accept the payments. A €250 fee (excl. VAT) is paid before PLNT reviews your business plan and provides a feedback report. ...