Let's innovate together

Startups, scale-ups and businesses with creative solutions are the drivers behind innovation in our economy. And in the process, they also make important contributions to solving society’s challenges. Rabobank aims to support these innovators in their ambitions and growth by offering access to our knowledge, network and financial solutions. Even if you don’t have proven results, cash flow or paying customers yet. In the region Leiden-Haaglanden, we’ve set up the Rabo Impact Fund for that purpose. The fund contributes to social and innovative initiatives that help accelerate the transition to a new economy. And your innovative idea might give that last little push to take the next step towards making it a reality.

As a cooperative, we give part of our profits back to society via the Impact Fund. And the Rabobank members have a vote.  In 2024, 15 regional start-ups and innovative companies received a total of €371,669 from the Rabo Impact Fund. In 2025, we will continue to accelerate transitions with the Rabo Impact Fund by supporting startups, scale-ups and companies with an innovative idea in the early phase of their innovation. If you have an innovative idea that you believe is eligible for an Impact Fund contribution, then we’d like to invite you to come pitch it to the advisory council: A committee of Rabobank members that strive to contribute to accelerating the transitions. 

In this magazine, we aim to tell you about the Impact Fund’s possibilities and conditions for innovations, and to inspire you with the stories of successful innovators who came before you. 

Marius Hovius coöperative Director Rabobank Leiden-Haaglanden
Frank Grootnibbelink (Member, Sustainable Entrepeneurship Advisory Council)