Intake 04 — Open · Rotterdam

Move the company. Keep the mission.

A dedicated 1-year Dutch Startup Visa program for non-EU founders building impact tech — right in the heart of the Dutch startup scene.

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Facilitated by 42workspace & Proposition Hero
How it works

Growing abroad is hard. We mapped the road.

Every impact startup's growth road looks different. This program helps you navigate yours and launch in the Netherlands within one year.

01
Foundation
Set up in the NL. Learn the local playbook.
02
Execution
Build your team and your core tech.
03
Growth
Get funded. Build a model that lasts.
04
Scaling
Go big. Make it count.
Why launch here

Why launch in Rotterdam, the Netherlands?

The Netherlands ranks among Europe's top innovation hubs, and Rotterdam is its fastest-growing impact-tech city. The result: a proven national ecosystem plus a local scene that actually builds things.

#4
EU Innovation Scoreboard 2026
17
National unicorns — Adyen, bunq, Mollie
€2.6B+
Raised by Dutch tech in 2025
#2
Leading European tech scaleups by country
The program

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

NL Startup Visa
Apply for an official Dutch Startup Visa with 42workspace as your facilitator.
Dedicated Desk
Your own desk on the Startup for Impact floor at 42workspace, Rotterdam.
0-to-Hero Coaching
Personalised, structured coaching by Proposition Hero.
Workshops & Community
Curated events and a lively network of fellow impact founders.
42workspace, Rotterdam

Dedicated Startup Floor. Your own desk.

A dedicated Startup for Impact floor to work and grow alongside other visa startups making impact in the Netherlands.

✓Dedicated desk(s), 24/7 access
✓Fully equipped kitchen, printers, high-speed internet
✓Terrace & lounge areas
✓Meeting rooms & admin services
✓Official Dutch company address for KvK
✓42workspace community & events
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Move from 0 to Hero

Meet your program lead.

Vitas Kersbergen has coached 75+ startups, turning ideas into action. He'll help you find your superpowers — and become the hero the Dutch market is waiting for.

01
Kick-off session
Align on goals, risks and needs for your 1-year plan.
02
Personalised plan
A roadmap built for your startup's growth in the NL.
03
1 year of support
Structured check-ins. Local knowledge on tap.
04
Launch
Live in the Netherlands, in 12 months.
Vitas Kersbergen
Workshops & Events

Curated. Practical. Insightfull.

Startup for Impact community connecting

Workshops

✓How to get to problem-solution fit
✓Pilot & solution design
✓Smart startup research
✓Value proposition design (Hero COMPASS)
✓Investor-ready pitch decks
✓Go-to-market: launching with impact

Events & sessions

✓Learning, reflection & connection sessions
✓Fail-forward coffees
✓Superconnector events
✓Investor pitches
The people behind it

Who you'll actually work with.

VK
Vitas Kersbergen
Program Lead · Proposition Hero · Startup mentor
OG
Ohad Gilad
Entrepreneur & investor · Keadyn VC, 42workspace
42
Team member
Visa applications, marketing & communication
Pricing

Straight up. No hidden fees.

Dedicated Desk
€375
/ mo / teammate
€4,500 for 1 year
✓Official Dutch Startup Visa facilitator
✓Dedicated 24/7 desk on the Startup4Impact floor
✓Kitchen, printers, high-speed internet
0 TO HERO Program
€675
/ mo / startup
€8,100 for 1 year
✓12 months hands-on coaching with Proposition Hero
✓Curated startup visa workshops & events
✓Lively support community & network

+ Combine both to get the full Startup for Impact experience.

How to qualify for the program

Six things you'll need to bring.

01
Startup Visa
Meet the official RvO requirements.
02
Proprietary tech
Scalable, and yours.
03
SDG & impact
Aligned to a UN SDG, with real KPIs.
04
Impact & success in lock-step
Grow ethically — revenue and impact together.
05
1-year feasibility
Financial capacity and a realistic plan.
06
Team power
A committed founding team, full-time on it.

Your path to launch

  1. 1Prepare and check if you qualify for
  2. 2Self-asses program fit
  3. 3Official program application (€500)
  4. 4Meetup
  5. 5Validation
  6. 6Application Visa
  7. 7Launch in NL
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