Ready to learn everything about applying for your Startup Visa?
Information, Tips, Checklist,
Pitch Deck template and Feedback review by an expert.
WorldStartup is your impact-driven certified visa facilitator.
Who is the Startup Visa support service for?
- You are a non-EU founder looking to relocate to the Netherlands
- You are a startup that brings an innovative approach
- Your startup can be at any stage of their journey
- Your startup can be from any location and background
- You have to be part of (or applying to) a support programme of 12 months by a facilitator (eg. "Basecamp" or "Altitude" by WorldStartup)
To complete the process successfully
Get familiar with the
Startup Visa Process
The information within this course is available to changemakers within and outside of WorldStartup’s support programmes.
Upload your Startup Pitch deck for advice by WorldStartup
To ensure you cover all the criteria, we recommend utilizing our programmes:
Basecamp - starting a pitch deck from scratch for an early stage startup
Altitude - creating a tailored pitch deck for your new market expansion
Receive a Recommendation letter to initiate your official Startup Visa application
You are required by Dutch law to follow a 12+ months-long support programme by a certified Visa facilitator and to provide a letter of recommendation by the same organization.
You have full ownership and responsibility of the application process.
Unlock new opportunities
Explore and expand to a new market.
Relocating and operating your startup from The Netherlands can offer a multitude of advantages, making it an attractive destination for entrepreneurs. Here are several compelling reasons why you might consider establishing your startup in this vibrant European hub:
- The Netherlands is an European Union entity, therefore, it is a welcoming environment for investments, grants and subsidies.
- It serves as an entry point to all other European markets
- Innovative culture and entrepreneurial infrastructure
- High number of support institutions
- Access to highly-skilled workforce
See "10 advantages of operating from The Netherlands" and "10 perks of relocating to the city of The Hague" in the free preview of this course.
What you get
Supported Startups
Making it Possible: Drones with X-ray Vision
SpectX develops drones with X-ray vision to detect internal defects in hard-to-reach infrastructure, such as wind turbines. After completing the Next Valley programme, the company :
- received a €1.74 million grant from RVO
- formed a pilot consortium with Avular Robotics
and the Eindhoven University of Technology - founder Akhilesh Goveas was nominated for the MIT Innovators under 35 Europe.
Read more
Choose a complementary Support Programme
To enable the Startup Visa application, explore the most suitable programme for the current stage of development of your business.
If you have questions or need assistance, you can get advice from WorldStartup upon uploading your pitch deck in the "Startup Visa Process EXPLAINED" course.
