In line with the National Circular Economy Programme, the Netherlands Enterprise Agency is offering a subsidy for companies interested in using more recycled material or bio-based plastic in the polymers they manufacture.

This subsidy allows companies to carry out one or more production tests to determine how they can incorporate (more) circular plastic into their products.

Eligibility criteria:

• The company must have a production facility in the European part of the Netherlands.
• The production test must be carried out in this facility.
• The company must be aiming to replace fossil-based plastics with more recycled or bio-based plastics.
• In the test, the company must significantly increase the amount of circular plastic used in their product.
• The company cannot already have received a similar subsidy for the same project.

The subsidy covers 75% of the costs incurred for the tests, with a ceiling of EUR 25 000 per application. 

Apply by 15 December 2026 (you will need eHerkenning (electronic identification) with at least security level 2+).