New Dutch Subsidies Boost Climate Innovation and Economic Growth
The Hague, Monday, 15 September 2025.
The Netherlands launches subsidies under the DEI+ scheme to foster climate innovation, offering over €1 billion to enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions, supporting economic and environmental goals.
Expanding Subsidy Scope to Multiple Sectors
The newly announced subsidies under the DEI+ scheme cover a broad spectrum of sectors, aiming to address energy efficiency in greenhouse horticulture with €40 million allocated from 15 April 2025 to 13 May 2025. Additionally, €60 million has been earmarked for sustainability innovations in livestock farming, with funds available from 21 October 2024 to 8 January 2025 [1].
Focus on Sustainable Agriculture and Fishing Techniques
A significant portion of the funding targets the agricultural sector, with €60 million dedicated to SME agricultural loan guarantees for the entirety of 2025. Moreover, €5 million is set aside to aid the transition to sustainable agriculture within the same timeframe [1]. In the realm of fisheries, innovation in fishing techniques is supported with €1.5 million available from 1 September 2025 to 24 October 2025 [1].
Innovations in Energy and Infrastructure
The initiative also includes €8.5 million for the market introduction of energy innovations in greenhouse horticulture, with applications open from 15 April 2025 to 13 May 2025. High-quality manure processing receives €3.5 million each for new installations and renovations, available from 1 September 2025 to 13 October 2025 [1].
Geothermal and Nature-Inclusive Projects
The Dutch government is investing €90 million in geothermal infrastructure for horticulture, with funds accessible from 31 January 2025 to 31 March 2025. Additionally, €3.63 million is allocated to support nature-inclusive agriculture, with the application window from 6 January 2025 to 17 February 2025 [1].
Community-Level Climate Adaptation Efforts
In The Hague, the municipality has introduced subsidies for rainwater capture, with a total budget of €200,000 available for 2025. This initiative, which encourages methods like green roofs and rain barrels, supports 50% of costs, capped at €500 for every 1,000 liters of rainwater captured [2].
Conclusion and Future Outlook
The Netherlands’ initiative to fund climate innovation through the DEI+ scheme represents a comprehensive approach to addressing climate change while stimulating economic growth. These efforts underscore a commitment to sustainability across various sectors, setting a precedent for future environmental policies [1][2].