Every year on Budget Day, the changes for the WBSO are announced. An exciting moment; major changes in budget or conditions can have major consequences for WBSO users. Budget The increase in the WBSO budget in 2025 to €1.5 billion is a positive step for companies engaged in innovation. The...
As an innovative entrepreneur, you naturally want to get everything out of the WBSO subsidy that's in it. But when applying for this subsidy, you face an important choice: do you go for the flat-rate WBSO method or do you opt for the actual costs and expenses in the WBSO? Both methods have their own advantages, and the right choice depends on...
The Wet Bevordering Speur- en Ontwikkelingswerk (WBSO) is an attractive subsidy for companies in the Netherlands engaged in research and development (R&D). This subsidy, offered by the Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO), helps companies reduce their innovation costs by providing tax relief for labor costs, materials, and outsourced work. But before you claim...
Now that the realization notifications have been made, it is time again for the WBSO checks by RVO. Now that we have definitely left the Corona period behind us, we also expect more and more physical company audits. These will cover the projects of the years 2022 and 2023. However, you have to keep the project records for at least 7 years; it can...
Did you receive a WBSO declaration for your project last year? Then it's time to report the realization again. If you make use of the WBSO, this entails a number of obligations. One of these obligations is the requirement to file a WBSO realization report after the end of the calendar year. As usual, you should...
Many companies get overwhelmed in grant land. Not entirely unthinkable, with a lot of rules and prerequisites, it's not nothing either. And quite honestly; entrepreneurs just want to do business. For that reason, we take over this entire process from them. But to make everything a little easier when it comes to the WBSO subsidy, below is a guide for your WBSO...
In the world of welding technology, innovation is a key factor for success. From the latest welding processes to advanced equipment, there are constant advances that help companies in this industry stay competitive. But innovation often comes at a high cost, which is where the Promoting Research and Development Act (WBSO) grant provides a...
Meanwhile, our office is working hard to get all the final 2023 applications out the door. The deadline for your WBSO application in 2023 is Sept. 30, on which day the WBSO for 2023 closes. In January, the WBSO 2024 year starts. So a great time to look ahead....
In the ever-changing world of greenhouse farming, it is essential to keep innovating. New technologies, sustainable solutions and improved production methods can help your business stay competitive and take advantage of new opportunities. When we first entered greenhouse farming, we fell from one surprise into another. Almost entirely...
The automotive sector is constantly evolving and new technologies and innovations are constantly emerging. Companies in this sector must stay ahead and invest in R&D (research and development) to remain competitive. However, R&D can be expensive and many companies may not have the resources to fully fund it. That's when the WBSO subsidy can...