Your fastpass to US market entry.

Are you a Dutch (deep)tech company looking to scale to the US this year? Boost your efforts by joining our US market entry acceleration program.

Apply here for the East Coast 2025 Program!

We focus on Dutch (deep)tech pioneers.

Scaling up internationally is challenging in multiple ways. This program positions you to enter the US market competitively from day 1.

We support tech businesses working on innovative, scalable and sustainable solutions.

The ScaleNL Accelerator is an ideal fit with companies that have an established business in The Netherlands (product-market fit, solid user base) and have US expansion on their strategic roadmap for the next 12-24 months.

Get your fastpass to US market entry.

Apply here for the East Coast 2025 Program!

Three pillars of focus in your US expansion.

We’ve been supporting Dutch tech going to the US for years. Based on that, we see the need for Dutch Founders and their companies to focus on these areas in their US market expansion.

We’re supported by local entrepreneurial communities in eight US tech hubs. Our network expands from coast to coast, so there’s always an opportunity for your startup to take the next step. In cities such as New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and other emerging hubs like Atlanta, Chicago, and Denver.

01

US Mindset Shift

The key to success in the US is understanding the way Americans build companies, do business, make buying decisions, etc. and adapting to level your playing field.

We do this throughout the program by connecting you to local American advisors & experts, Founders that are operating there, and taking you in person to the US to get locally connected.

02

GTM & Business Strategy

The US isn’t a single, uniform market. Regions like the East and West Coast—and even cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco—can differ greatly in business culture and focus.

This program helps you shape a market entry strategy and adapt your business to resonate with the right audience. The next step is yours.

03

Pitching & Fundraising

Mastering the art of the pitch to a new audience is not easy. We’ve assembled over the course of the program top advisors and experts to help coach you through the process from delivery training to slide analysis.

And once you’ve become a pitch expert we help you naturally connect with new investors that could bring smart capital to your company.

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Get your fastpass to the US market through the ScaleNL Accelerator!

Apply here for the ScaleNL Accelerator East Coast 2025!

What to expect from the program

Our program is built around coaching from local American advisors, Ask-Me-Anythings with Founders that have done this before, and 1-1 sessions on your business with seasoned experts in the US market. The highlight of the program is a business trip to the East Coast of the US, where you’ll be personally introduced to the local ecosystem.

Key Dates

July 4, 2025

Opening Applications

September 5, 2025

Deadline Applications

September 25, 2025

Selection Day (in-person)

October 28, 2025

Start of Program

October 28-31, 2025

Program Kick-Off

January 25-30, 2026

US Business Trip

FAQ

As long as your decision to go to the US is intentional and strategic, we encourage you to apply! Startups should meet the following eligibility requirements:

Your startup is a (deep)tech-first company with an innovative and scalable solution
Your product is connected to one or more Sustainable Development Goals
Your startup has achieved at least product-market fit in the Netherlands and is ready to scale
You have a financial runway until at least mid-2027
You are already planning to expand to the US and/or raise funding in 2026-2027. You may have even taken some steps to make this happen.
We welcome startups from any vertical to apply for the program!

Still have doubts about whether your business is a fit? Email us.

We will invite 15-20 teams to pitch at our in-person Selection Day. Each founder will pitch to an experienced selection committee, do a brief Q&A and receive feedback. The selection committee will ultimately come to a final selection of ten companies that will join the program.

The program is sponsored by the Dutch government and committed corporate partners to help Dutch tech pioneers scale in the US. A participation fee of EUR 3500 applies to each startup. Our program is equity free.

You will need to cover your own travel and accommodation costs for 4-day program in London kick-off, and for the 5-day US business trip, which includes stops in New York and Boston. We will provide some guidance on different types of accommodation to suit different budgets, as well as share available partner discount codes and promotions where applicable and available.

We recommend that you have enough runway to join the program and until you can raise more funding and have a budget internally to invest in your expansion to the US.

An experienced selection committee, consisting of advisors and partners with experience in scaling to the US, investing in startups and building companies, will assess the top 15-20 applicants based on their applications and pitches (5 minutes). Each founder will have time for a Q&A and receive valuable feedback. Founders should attend the selection day in person, unfortunately dialing-in for your pitch is not possible.

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ScaleNL Accelerator

ScaleNL is initiated by the Netherlands Government and the Startup Liaison Network in the US. We provide a platform, an academy, an accelerator, events, programs and a mentor community, while also connecting Dutch founders with US investors and capital.

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