Do you know any equivalent for the Netherlands by any chance? Everything I see is tiny amounts.
There is the SeedCapital route: https://english.rvo.nl/subsidies-financing/seed-capital
Isnt this just a private loan?
Thanks!
Idk about the Netherlands, but in France you can take your unemployment benefits for 3 years upfront as a capital investment in a new business. And there are various grants and aid you can apply for.
Can you get unemployment if you quit?
Annoyingly, in 20 years of working I've never been fired or laid off.
In CAC40 company, It is possible to take unpaid leave with the possibility of returning to the company to set up a new business. The idea is that if the project fails, the original company recovers an employee who has learned a lot (free MBA).
If you're already unemployed, it's possible to keep your allowance longer for a business start-up or takeover.
It's also possible to sign a “rupture conventionée”, which entitles you to unemployment benefits.
But no, if the employee resigns, he or she is not entitled to unemployment benefits, nor to business start-up assistance.
the French system is generous, but not as generous.
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I think recently there's been a change which says that you can if you start a new company right away. But do check with an accountant for the inevitable pitfalls.