Dutch SMEs with international ambitions can now register for a new edition of the Orange Trade Mission Fund (OHMF). The fund selects 10 winners from all registrations. These companies receive professional guidance for one year to enter a new foreign market. Registration is open until May 7, 2026.

Enter a New Market

As a winner of the OHMF, you will receive a package of prizes to help you enter your foreign target market. You will receive, among other things:

  • free publicity through the OHMF. This means more brand awareness and visibility for your product or service.
  • assistance in building an international network.
  • participation in a (planned) trade mission.
  • a one-year membership and a classroom training of your choice of half or full day (open enrollment) from evofenedexs training package.
  • an individual coaching session with an EY advisor.
  • shipping credit worth €500, offered by DHL Express.
  • a language weekend in English, French, German, or Spanish from Language Institute Regina Coeli.

Curious about the full prize package? See all prizes on the OHMF website. There are also prizes for nominees and other participants.

These Companies Preceded You

The Orange Trade Mission Fund has already helped more than 100 SMEs gain a foothold in their intended export country. Curious about their experience?

  • Read the story of iHomer. Groeneboer of iHomer: The support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Dutch embassy in Rome was a godsend. At the embassy, they speak Italian. They also pointed us to several trade fairs that are attractive to us. Moreover, the ministry connected us with an interesting consortium. In short, we are very positive about the initial effects.
  • Read the story of Somnox. Co-founder Jagtenberg: We learned a lot, and that is super valuable. Many entrepreneurs – including ourselves – underestimate how difficult it is to export abroad. Among other things, due to cultural nuances. There is much more involved than you think. The OHMF made this clear to us. 

Register Now for the OHMF 2026

Do you also want to win valuable support for your market entry? Then register now for the Orange Trade Mission Fund 2026! Note: registration closes on May 7.

Selection Process

After registration closes, a top 50 is selected. Then the jury selects 30 nominees based on submitted annual figures. Through a careful selection process, the OHMF finally announces the 10 winners at the National Export Event (NEX) in early November.

Curious about the conditions for participation and the phases of the evaluation process? See the OHMF website.

On behalf of:
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs