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Since 2011, Provinces have been responsible for stimulating the regional economy. Provinces provide support for entrepreneurs, which has been limited due to the discontinuation of national support through Syntens and the reorganization of the Chamber of Commerce (KVK). The new coalition agreement states that "the growth and innovative capacity of SME entrepreneurs and companies will be strengthened and entrepreneurship will be encouraged."
In recent years, in Overijssel, work has been done in collaboration with regions and knowledge institutions to develop a wide range of services for entrepreneurs. The province of Overijssel supports regional entrepreneurs in various ways, for example through knowledge sharing linked with financial instruments or subsidies. It is important for businesses that the support is organized in a transparent, accessible, simple, and manageable way. However, the province, along with other provinces (IPO), VNG, and the national government, has recognized that the overview for entrepreneurs is under pressure. They aim to gain insight into organizing the SME service provision in Overijssel in a sustainable way.
On behalf of the province, Dialogic is analyzing the current alignment between the demand from SMEs and the support available in Overijssel. Additionally, we are working on several scenarios for organizing SME service provision after 2023. We are identifying the pros and cons of the scenarios, as well as assessing their feasibility and support among relevant parties.
Want to know more about this research? Contact Pim den Hertog.