Rewin

Name

Rewin

Legal name

BV REWIN West-Brabant

Website

https://rewin.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Economic Development

NAICS

Business Support Services (5614), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Microfinance, Financial Inclusion & Inclusive Markets (BPAGABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Cooperation, Capacity Building & Policy Advisory Programs (BPADABAO), Development Finance & Blended Finance Facilities (BPADAOAD)

Keywords

• Regional economic development
• Startup incubation services
• Innovation funding facilitation
• Plantbased economy programs
• Circular economy transition

Headquarters

HQ city

Breda

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Regional Development Services: REWIN operates as a non-profit regional development organization funded through government partnerships, including the Regio Deal West-Brabant (15 million euros from national government) and provincial contributions. They facilitate funding programs and support services for regional economic development.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

REWIN West-Brabant is a non-profit regional development organization that accelerates regional economic growth by connecting entrepreneurs, governments, and educational institutions across the West-Brabant region. It delivers four thematic programs (Plantbased Ondernemen, Circulair Ondernemen, Innovatief Ondernemen, Startup & Scale-up), operates the B'WISE startup incubator in Breda, and facilitates funding through instruments such as the Rabo Transitie Ticket (€5,000–€25,000), Plantbased Opschalingsregeling (up to €250,000), and the Ondernemers voor Ondernemers-ticket (up to €10,000).

Product overview

Rewin is a regional development organization (ROM) for West-Brabant that offers a portfolio of interconnected programs supporting entrepreneurs across different stages of business growth. The core offerings include four thematic programs: Plantbased Ondernemen (plantbased economy), Circulair Ondernemen (circular economy), Innovatief Ondernemen (innovation & digitalization), and Startup & Scale-up/B'WISE (startup incubation). Funding is facilitated through the Rabo Transitie Ticket (€5,000-€25,000) and the Plantbased Opschalingsregeling (€50,000-€250,000). Additional support services include Brabantcoach (hands-on coaching) and the Ondernemers voor Ondernemers-ticket (up to €10,000). The programs operate within a triple-helix ecosystem connecting businesses, government, and educational institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• B'WISE: Startup incubator and program supporting startups and scale-ups in West-Brabant
• Plantbased Ondernemen
• Circulair Ondernemen
• Innovatief Ondernemen
• Startup & Scale-up
• Rabo Transitie Ticket
• Brabantcoach

Products and services

• Plantbased Ondernemen A regional program supporting entrepreneurs in developing and scaling plantbased food and non-food products, offering acceleration vouchers and funding opportunities for innovation in the plantbased economy.
• Circulair Ondernemen A program focused on accelerating the transition to a circular economy in West-Brabant, helping businesses adopt circular business models and practices.
• Innovatief Ondernemen A program supporting SMEs in innovation, digitalization, and sustainability transitions, offering coaching, workshops, and access to expertise.
• Startup & Scale-up / B'WISE Incubator A startup incubator and acceleration program providing workspace, coaching, and networking opportunities for startups and scale-ups in West-Brabant. B'WISE is the physical incubator location in Breda with 43 workspaces.
• Rabo Transitie Ticket A funding initiative in collaboration with Rabobank providing financial support (€5,000–€25,000) and coaching for entrepreneurs working on food, energy, or circular transition innovations.
• Brabantcoach Hands-on coaching service where coaches visit businesses to provide practical advice on innovation, digitalization, circularity, and AI adoption, connecting entrepreneurs with specialized experts and subsidies.
• Ondernemers voor Ondernemers-ticket Voucher up to €10,000 for startups and SMEs with plantbased innovations in early stages, covering technical/juridical advice, business development, market strategy, and product validation.
• Plantbased Opschalingsregeling Subsidy program (€50,000–€250,000 with 55% own contribution) for companies scaling plantbased innovations toward commercial production, covering R&D, testing facilities, patent advice, and market validation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 43 startups supported at B'WISE incubator in Breda
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Regio West-BrabantcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Regio West-Brabant (representing West-Brabant municipalities) collaborated with REWIN to submit the Regio Deal proposal, securing €15 million from national government for plant-related regional projects.
• Waterschap Brabantse DeltaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater management board partnering in Regio Deal for environmental sustainability projects in West-Brabant.
• CuriominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution (mbo) participating in Regio Deal for talent development and innovation in West-Brabant.
• Avans HogeschoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHogeschool (hbo) participating in Regio Deal partnerships with REWIN for student innovation and biotechnology research.
• Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHogeschool (hbo) collaborating on Regio Deal and student innovation initiatives in West-Brabant.
• HAS green academyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural educational institution participating in Regio Deal for plantbased innovation and sustainable agriculture.
• BOOST (Brabantse Ondersteunende Organisatie voor Studententeams)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent-led organization coordinating the largest Dutch mbo-hbo-wo collaboration on student innovation, supported by REWIN and provincial partners.
• BrabantcoachcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBrabantcoach is a provincial initiative co-funded by REWIN providing coaches who help entrepreneurs with digitalization, AI, productivity, and circular business challenges. Coaches connect entrepreneurs with experts and subsidies.
• Municipality of BredacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality of Breda supports B'WISE incubator through council representation at openings and economic development initiatives.
• GGD West-BrabantminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional health service participating in Regio Deal for public health aspects of regional development.
• Economic Board West-BrabantcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic Board West-Brabant is a key strategic partner driving regional economic development and supporting REWIN programs.
• WerkgeversServicepunt West-BrabantminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment service point partnering on workforce development and inclusive entrepreneurship initiatives.
• Zorggroep Elde maasduinenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare organization participating in Regio Deal for social aspects of regional development.
• ZLTOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural organization participating in Regio Deal for sustainable agriculture and plantbased economy.
• VNO-NCW Brabant-ZeelandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer organization participating in Regio Deal and regional economic development initiatives.
• Gemeente BredacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality of Breda partners with REWIN in pilot for Actieagenda mkb-dienstverlening, connecting entrepreneurs with experts and supporting SME growth.
• Kamer van Koophandel (KVK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Commerce partnering in Actieagenda mkb-dienstverlening for SME support.
• RVO (Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment service partner in Actieagenda mkb-dienstverlening for SME support.
• B'WISEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorB'WISE is REWIN's startup incubator program in Breda, housing 43 startups and connecting them with funding, coaching, and Rabobank network through the extended 3-year partnership.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Invest-NL: National Dutch impact investor established by the Dutch government to provide capital for the energy transition, circular economy, and innovative scale-ups. Comparable in mandate but operates at national scale with significantly larger capital base.
• RVO (Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland): Dutch national agency for entrepreneurship and development that administers subsidy programs like WBSO and partners with regional intermediaries including Rewin. Broader portfolio but thematically aligned on SME innovation support.

Direct peers

• LIOF (Limburg Investment and Development Company): Regional development company for Limburg providing financing and innovation programs to entrepreneurs. Closely aligned with Rewin's regional intermediary mandate and triple-helix ecosystem approach.
• NOM (Investerings- en Ontwikkelingsmaatschappij voor Noord-Nederland): Regional development company for the Northern Netherlands providing capital, business development, and innovation support. Same Dutch ROM model as Rewin, focused on regional economic transition.
• Oost NL: Regional development agency for the East Netherlands provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel. Operates the same triple-helix model of connecting entrepreneurs, government, and education with venture and fund-of-fund capital — directly comparable to Rewin.
• Brainport Development: Regional development organization for the Brainport Eindhoven region, one of the leading Dutch tech and innovation ecosystems. Comparable as a triple-helix intermediary connecting business, government, and education in a single Dutch region.
• InnovationQuarter: Regional development agency for South Holland supporting startups, scale-ups, and foreign investors. Comparable as a Dutch ROM running accelerator programs, capital funds, and innovation programs in a defined regional territory.
• BOM (Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij): Dutch regional development agency for North Brabant providing funding, innovation support, and foreign investment services. Direct peer operating the same regional development intermediary model across the broader Brabant province that Rewin serves within West-Brabant.

Regional players

• VINNOVA: Sweden's national innovation agency funding research and innovation projects across sectors. Operates a similar public-mandate intermediary model in a different geography, useful as a European comparison point for Rewin's innovation funding programs.
• Business Finland: Finnish government organization for innovation funding and trade promotion. Comparable as a national-level public intermediary combining innovation grants, export promotion, and SME support — analogous to a scaled-up Rewin operating at the national level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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