Dutch Province Creates New Program to Connect Small Businesses with Investors
Amsterdam, Thursday, 23 April 2026.
Noord-Holland province has partnered with ROM InWest to launch PIM, offering innovative small businesses up to six days of personalized investment coaching. The program has an impressive eight-year track record, helping 1,200 entrepreneurs secure €290 million in funding across mission-driven sectors including energy transition, healthcare, and agriculture. This strategic initiative bridges the critical gap between promising SMEs and potential financiers, providing tailored support from financial modeling to business plan development.
ROM InWest Takes Program Management Role
The partnership between Noord-Holland province and ROM InWest represents a significant operational shift that became effective in January 2026 [1][2]. ROM InWest now serves as the program manager for PIM in Noord-Holland, bringing its extensive experience in supporting innovative startups, scale-ups, and small to medium enterprises throughout the region [1]. This collaboration leverages ROM InWest’s established network and investment expertise to enhance the program’s effectiveness in connecting entrepreneurs with appropriate financing sources.
Comprehensive Support for Mission-Driven Sectors
PIM specifically targets entrepreneurs operating in mission-driven sectors, including Energy Transition & Sustainability, Agriculture, Water & Food, Health & Care, Safety, and Key Technologies [1]. The program’s support structure encompasses customized advisory services that can include financial modeling development, business plan preparation, and connecting entrepreneurs with relevant ecosystem partners [1]. This tailored approach ensures that participating companies receive the specific guidance needed to become investment-ready while addressing critical societal challenges through their innovations.
Proven Track Record Demonstrates Program Effectiveness
Over its eight and a half years of operation, PIM has established an impressive performance record, successfully supporting 1,200 entrepreneurs and facilitating €290 million in capital raises [1]. This track record demonstrates the program’s ability to identify promising ventures and guide them through the complex process of securing investment funding. The program has consistently received high ratings from participating entrepreneurs, indicating strong satisfaction with the quality and effectiveness of the support provided [1].
Strategic Integration with Innovation Ecosystem
The collaboration between ROM InWest and PIM extends beyond direct entrepreneur support to include connections with broader innovation initiatives such as GO!-NH and MIT [1]. ROM InWest’s recent involvement in significant investment activities, including a €1.3 million investment in Amplio Pharma for rheumatism treatment development and €1.675 million in HeartEye for cardiac monitoring technology, illustrates the organization’s active engagement in the regional innovation landscape [2][3]. Entrepreneurs interested in accessing PIM’s services can schedule appointments with program advisors through established scheduling platforms to discuss financing opportunities and growth strategies [1].