LIOF

LIOF operates as the regional development agency for the Province of Limburg, Netherlands, providing comprehensive support to innovative entrepreneurs. It offers strategic advice, network access, and diverse financing options to startups, scale-ups, and SMEs with innovative ideas or funding needs. The organization also facilitates international business, strategically advancing key transitions in energy, circularity, health, and digitization within the region.

Established in 1975 by the Province of Limburg, LIOF was founded with the core insight of fortifying the region's economic framework. Its mandate aims to stimulate growth and prosperity, fostering an environment where local enterprises can thrive and directly contribute to the provincial economy. This founding principle underscores its commitment to regional development.

LIOF serves a broad clientele, encompassing startups, growing scale-ups, and established SMEs, alongside foreign entrepreneurs. The organization’s vision is to collaborate with these partners, guiding the region toward a smarter, more sustainable, and healthier future through continuous innovation across its critical sectors.