Investor Readiness Programme

The Programme is an initiative of the Netherlands Water Partnership, Wetsus, and Financing Tables Friesland, and it is supported by the Dutch Top Consortium for Knowledge and Innovation Water Technology (cluster of the Dutch Top Sector Water & Maritime) and Water Campus Leuwarden.

The programme at a glance

The Investor Readiness Programme consists of three core components:

• two-day masterclasses given by financial experts, financiers and experienced entrepreneurs;
• 1-on-1 guidance by a financial expert; and,
• a pitch to a group of financiers, including impact investors and venture capital funds.

Masterclasses’ overview

The masterclass days will address the following topics:

• Masterclass day 1: Examination of different types of financing options | Creating a viable financial proposition
• Masterclass day 2: | Preparing for equity negotiations | Enhancing your pitch

Eligibility criteria

There no costs associated with the programme for participants. Organisations interested in participating in the Investor Readiness Programme should meet the following criteria:

• Must be registered in the Dutch Commercial Register (KVK Handelsregister).
• Must be a start-up or early scale-up.
• Must be active in water technology.
• Must have a specific financing need which they can work on during the programme.

Call for Expression of Interest

The third Investor Readiness Programme will run from January to March 2024. The call for expression of interest to join the IRP is open until 13 December 2023, 17:00 CET. 

Dutch water technology start-ups and scale-ups with specific financial needs are encouraged to express their interest by filling out this registration form. Participating in the Programme is free of charge.

The organisers will review the registrations and select up to 10 applicants who will be notified in the second half of December. 

Get on board

The start date will be announced shortly. 

If you are interested in participating in the Investor Readiness Programme or would like to become a partner, please reach out to NWP Project Manager Events: Joyce Gielen or Project Manager Janett Tapia.