Entrepreneurs on Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba are from January 1, 2011 qualify for a number of grants that Dutch companies are also entitled. These include innovation credits and a guarantee for banks.
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The companies are entitled to the scheme because the islands are now part of the Netherlands. Rik Mooij Weather SME Netherlands, the Organisation for Small and Medium Business, called the grants a helping hand for entrepreneurs. "So they can better innovate."
Two types of grants
These two types of subsidies. The first, Surety SME loans (BMKB), helps to reduce bottlenecks in credit. The second, Innovation credits, should contribute to sustainable economic growth of the Dutch economy. Applying for grants is through the Internet.
Besides the financial backing, more entrepreneurial knowledge. "Through the IPC scheme is knowledge," says fine weather. He is referring to taking the ‘innovation performance. This component encourages entrepreneurs to conduct their own multi-year innovation plan. The expectation is Mooiweer says that these subsidies on the economy will strengthen the BES islands.
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