The AI Foundry Academy: ‘’How to Get Free Money for Your Startup’’
The best founders don't leave money on the table.
Startups burn cash fast, especially on R&D. The Dutch WBSO grant can give you up to 50% back on your development costs, yet many founders miss out because the application is complex, expensive with traditional consultants, or simply left until it’s too late.
In this highly practical workshop, Laurent Lokhorst, subsidy specialist and founder of WBSO GenerAItor, will show you how to navigate this process. He’s built an AI platform that makes the application simple, fast, and affordable. You'll learn how to stop leaving free money on the table and even start creating your first WBSO application yourself.
What to Expect
A hands-on, interactive session designed for early-stage builders:
How to craft and submit your WBSO application with ease.
Methods to streamline the process and avoid common pitfalls.
Real-world examples from Laurent's own experience.
Group exercises to apply the concepts immediately.
Recommended flow:
First 45 min — Key insights, methods, and case examples
Next 30 min — Group exercise, case study, or activity
Final 15 min — Open Q&A and networking
Schedule
Date: October 14, 2025
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Location: The AI Foundry, Parnassusweg 126, Amsterdam
18:00 – 18:45: Key insights, methods, and real examples
18:45 – 19:15: Group exercise & discussion
19:15 – 20:00: Q&A & Networking
Who Should Attend
Early-stage AI founders & builders
Startup teams with R&D costs
Technical founders who want to fund their projects
Anyone curious about securing grants for their venture
Capacity: 10–30 participants (curated group for max. interaction)
Takeaways
You’ll leave with actionable steps to start funding your R&D projects immediately—and the confidence to apply for the WBSO grant yourself, without an expensive consultant.
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