Regenerative economy - Stichting DOEN
Enriched family-office · Found: 2026-03-11 08:11
By funding pioneers with innovative ideas, DOEN is working to build a sustainable future. Collaboration and innovation sit at the heart of our approach.
Source: https://www.doen.nl/en/annual-report-2024/regenerative-economy/
Funding Details
- Funder
- Stichting DOEN
- Funding Goal
- To fund pioneers with innovative ideas that accelerate the transition to a regenerative, circular economy that restores natural systems and brings people and nature into balance.
- Funding Amount
- No minimum or maximum stated. Each request evaluated individually. Total DOEN budget is ~€30 million/year across all programs; Regenerative Economy supports ~40 pioneers annually.
- How to Apply
- Applications are accepted year-round via the online "Mijn DOEN" portal (aanvraag.doen.nl). Applicants create an account, complete a Quickscan to check eligibility, then submit a full application. The review process takes approximately four months. Applications must be submitted at least four months before the planned project start. DOEN follows the principle of 'subsidies where necessary, loans/participations where possible.'
- Target Region
- Netherlands (primary), International
- Contact
- Email: doen@doen.nl | Application portal: aanvraag.doen.nl
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-11 22:16
Application Checklist
Eligibility
Project Scope
Required Documents
Constraints
Summary
Stichting DOEN is a Dutch foundation funded by the Nationale Postcode Loterij and VriendenLoterij, with a combined annual budget of approximately €30 million across all programs. The Regenerative Economy program is one of three core themes, supporting around 40 pioneers annually (roughly half Dutch, half international). DOEN describes itself as a "catalyst for pioneers" and provides grants, loans, and participations to innovative initiatives driving systemic change toward a circular and regenerative economy. The Regenerative Economy program focuses on restoring natural systems and bringing people and nature into balance. Key areas include cooperative farming models, sustainable land use, bio-based materials, food systems, and waste management. DOEN uses trust-based financing with longer-term, flexible institutional support and actively promotes knowledge-sharing to combat greenwashing. The program supports both Dutch and international organizations. Applications are accepted year-round with no fixed deadlines. The review process takes approximately four months. Applicants must be legal entities and submit via the online "Mijn DOEN" portal. There is no stated minimum or maximum funding amount — each request is evaluated individually. DOEN follows the principle of "subsidies where necessary, loans/participations where possible," offering a range of financial instruments tailored to the initiative's needs.
Historical Context
DOEN is an established foundation funded by the Dutch Postcode Loterij and VriendenLoterij. In 2024, DOEN received €29.96 million total and supported 238 pioneers and 700+ community projects. The Regenerative Economy program supported 40 pioneers (21 Dutch, 19 international), with roughly half receiving repeat funding. The foundation also runs DOEN Ventures (68-pioneer investment portfolio), Social Solidarity, and Power of Imagination programs.
Sources
- https://www.doen.nl/en/annual-report-2024/regenerative-economy/
- https://www.doen.nl/en/how-to-apply/
- https://www.doen.nl/aanvraag-doen/criteria/
- https://www.doen.nl/en/what-we-do/regenerative-economy/
- https://www.doen.nl/support/veelgestelde-vragen/
- https://www.doen.nl/en/annual-report-2024/
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