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...
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...
Offshore is a very large industry, with many companies investing in new technologies and methods to harness the power of wind and water. However, these projects can be expensive and require a significant amount of research and development. This is where the WBSO subsidy comes in. WBSO in offshore The WBSO subsidy, or the...
Research and development (R&D) is also known as R&D (research and development). The name says it all; characteristically, detective work is performed. It relates to the investigation of new concepts, services or processes. All with the aim of achieving renewal and innovation or simply solving a technical problem. In this...
It all sounds wonderful, receiving free money for your R&D project in the form of tax benefits. But what exactly does the abbreviation WBSO stand for? The abbreviation WBSO stands for Wet Bevordering Speur- en ontwikkelingswerk. This law was created in 1994 with the aim of stimulating innovation in Dutch companies....
Which project will qualify you for WBSO? We'll walk you through how to determine if your project is eligible for a WBSO grant. Developing a new idea may be the next step for your company. But when working out new ideas, you can't spend your time on...
The WBSO (Wet Bevordering Speur- en Ontwikkelingswerk) is a tax regulation from the RVO to stimulate innovation in Dutch companies. But when can you claim this WBSO subsidy and for whom is the WBSO intended? The basic conditions for the WBSO subsidy. From the RVO there are a number of fixed guidelines set for...
On Sept. 21, former State Secretary Keijzer sent a letter to the House of Representatives regarding the WBSO subsidy for 2022. In this letter accompanied by the note during Budget Day, a number of changes were announced for the research and development (R&D) regulation. The most important change; more flexibility and back to the old...
R&D statement, what does it mean? When applying for a WBSO subsidy, one of the requirements is that your activities can be seen as R&D activities. R&D stands for Research and Development activities. In practice, this is also called R&D (Research and Development), renewing or innovating. Whatever you call it, the R&D statement...
Are you already working on a WBSO subsidy project? If so, your administration may still require some work. But because it is the intention that your innovative trajectory goes well, it may be that the Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) announces an audit visit. Also called a WBSO audit. During an audit...