<p><strong>As an AI startup, you want to break through, grow, and make an impact. Building a groundbreaking company comes with many challenges. How do you attract follow-on funding to accelerate your growth? How do you find and retain top talent to achieve your ambitions? And how do you ensure your company reaches new and international markets?</strong></p><p>The AiNed Breaking Barriers program is designed to turn these challenges into opportunities. With a tailored approach, AIC4NL supports you in accelerating your growth trajectory. The mission? To strengthen the Dutch AI ecosystem by helping promising Dutch startups grow into successful international players. AIC4NL accomplishes this in collaboration with a network of valuable partners.</p><h1>What are the benefits of participating?</h1><h3>1. Focused growth</h3><p>Achieve tangible growth results in just 9 months that will take your AI startup to the next level. Together with AIC4NL, you’ll set growth objectives tailored to your business. You’ll translate these into concrete results that are valuable, urgent, measurable, and achievable. You’ll receive the resources and access to a powerful network to make this happen.</p><h3>2. Tailored guidance</h3><p>No one-size-fits-all approach—just tailor-made solutions. Through a thorough AI business scan, we identify where your biggest growth opportunities and challenges lie—such as access to capital, talent, data, or infrastructure. We also offer support in technological, legal, and financial areas. Breaking Barriers offers targeted support and guidance on the areas that make the difference for your scaling up.</p><h3>3. A Network That Works</h3><p>Take advantage of the valuable national and international connections the program offers. Gain access to investors, mentors, companies, government agencies, and new markets, for example. We connect you with the right people and resources for one-on-one guidance and strategic partnerships that accelerate your growth goals.</p><h1>Who is it for?</h1><p>AIC4NL is looking for startups that are not only innovative but also have the ambition to grow both within and beyond the Dutch AI ecosystem.</p><p>You may be eligible if you:</p><p>Are an ambitious tech startup with AI at its core;<br>Are already generating commercial revenue;<br>Are highly motivated and ready to scale up;<br>Are willing to actively contribute to the support you receive;<br>Can provide a valid de minimis declaration. </p><h1>How does it work?</h1><p>It starts with your application—please fill out this form. After an initial assessment, AIC4NL will schedule an intake interview and conduct an AI business scan to identify your unique needs and growth potential.</p>

Breaking Barriers: For Startups Looking to Grow Faster