The National Growth Fund
Through the National Growth Fund, the Dutch government invests over €11 billion in 50 projects. These projects will contribute to the Netherlands’ sustainable and structural economic growth. In the long run, we all benefit from this growth, which will have positive social effects.
Mission of the National Growth Fund
The National Growth Fund supports projects that have the highest potential to increase the national earning capacity, thereby achieving sustainable and structural economic growth. This will ultimately benefit society as a whole. As economic growth increases citizens’ disposable income , the government can continue to invest in healthcare and education.
Read more about the mission.
The committee
A committee of external advisors has been established to provide an objective and independent assessment of project applications. The committee assesses these project applications based on set criteria and makes a strong recommendation to the Dutch government regarding project grants. The government then follows or rejects this recommendation.
Read more about the committee
Results assessment rounds
The results of the first assessment round were published in April 2021. Read the press release about this publication.
The results of the second assessment round were published in April 2022. Read the press release about this publication.
The results of the third assessment round were published in July 2023. Read the press release about this publication.