Save on housing
You have a good idea, maybe even a prototype already. The next step is professionalization: an office space so you can receive customers and employees in earnest. But where do you get the budget? You don't want to spend half your working capital on housing.
Cost versus investment
An office can be a hefty expense, especially in an innovative hotspot like the Brainport region. If you spend too much on rent, there is little left over for R&D, marketing or new talent. But if you keep working from an unprofessional setting, you run the risk that potential customers and investors won't take you seriously. How do you find the golden mean?
Flexible renting & financing opportunities in Brainport region
Twice in Eindhoven offers office spaces with an 'easy in, easy out' concept. As a result, you are not stuck with long contracts, and you can adjust your rental costs according to your growth scenario. In addition, there is an active investment climate in the Brainport region. For example, there are regional and European subsidies for high-tech and deep-tech projects, and there are many business angels and venture capitalists walking around Eindhoven specifically looking for promising startups.
Possibilities and opportunities
- Grants & funds: Think WBSO for R&D, regional innovation funds or European Horizon program.
- Investors: Parties such as BOM (Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij) and private investors are very active in this region.
- Lease & payment plans: Some office solutions work with monthly all-in costs, so there are no surprises.
- Collaborate with other startups: By using common spaces and shared services, you keep the burden low.
A professional office as a growth accelerator
Imagine: you receive a potential client in a modern office, somewhere on the TU/e Campus or High Tech Campus, where you can immediately show them your prototype. They don't see you as a "novice hobbyist," but as a serious player with a professional appearance. Moreover, after the visit you can immediately join a coaching session or event organized for startups that are in the same phase. With the right (financial) choices, you exchange uncertainty for self-confidence, and that shines through in your conversations with customers and investors.
Thus, housing does not become a mere expense, but rather an investment that increases your credibility and stimulates the growth of your startup.
