How to Gain Access to The Unusual Space Startup Facilitation Program?

What is the Startup Visa?

The Dutch Startup Visa is a one-year residence permit created for ambitious startup founders from outside the EU. It allows you to establish your innovative business in the Netherlands under the guidance of a recognized facilitator.

What is a Facilitator?

A facilitator is a recognized organization that supports and guides startups during their first year in the Netherlands. Facilitators help startups grow by providing access to relevant networks, resources, and business knowledge. The Unusual Space is proud to be one of these recognized facilitators.

Startup Visa Requirements

To qualify for the Startup Visa, you must:

Have an innovative or tech-driven product, service, or business model
Partner with a recognized facilitator (like The Unusual Space)
Provide a detailed and feasible business plan
Meet minimum financial criteria to sustain yourself in the Netherlands
Submit an operational marketing strategy
Demonstrate the ability to serve your first customers within a few months

Benefits of the Startup Visa Program

1-year Dutch residency with the potential to extend
Fast-track growth through expert guidance
Access to The Unusual Space’s extensive entrepreneurial network
Eligibility for the Dutch 30% tax ruling for skilled migrants
Gateway to EU and international markets
Access to a highly skilled and multilingual workforce

What’s Included in The Unusual Space’s Startup Program?

When you join our Startup Visa Program, you gain more than a visa—you become part of a thriving international community. Our program includes:

A 1-year facilitation and mentorship program tailored to your startup’s needs
Access to expert advisors and business professionals
Invitations to exclusive networking and knowledge-sharing events
Access to the various features offered by our Facility, including; to our co-working space, event venue, and meeting rooms
A direct connection to a diverse and supportive ecosystem