maze-subsidies.com

What maze-subsidies.com does

MAZE Subsidies (legal entity MAZE BV) is a Dutch subsidy consulting firm headquartered in Hilversum, Netherlands, that advises schools, educational institutions, entrepreneurs, and other organizations on identifying, applying for, and managing Dutch government subsidies. The firm's primary service, 'Subsidiehulp van A tot Z,' is delivered on a 'no cure, no pay' basis — clients pay a percentage of the approved subsidy amount only, with no fee if the application is rejected. The firm also operates a quarterly subscription service ('Subsidie Schoolabonnement') that proactively surfaces subsidy opportunities for schools, and a self-service online learning platform called MAZE Academy for organizations that prefer to handle applications independently.

The company's core technology footprint is minimal: it is positioned as an expertise-led consultancy rather than a software platform, with no APIs, SDKs, or proprietary systems disclosed. Demand generation is driven by an active content engine — a podcast, a blog (66+ entries from the lead author alone), a monthly Subsidie Alert email newsletter, and a free downloadable e-book — supplemented by free initial consultations and a LinkedIn presence. The firm maintains a partnership network of educational technology vendors (Robotwise, Kunskapsskolan, Junior IOT, Emagine, Edumeijsch, Stichting Technotrend, Stichting Energy Challenges, EcoSchool) that channel subsidy-funded implementation work through MAZE.

MAZE is privately held, has no external investors or parent company, and operates as a small team led by named consultant Danielle. Customer evidence consists of Dutch primary education institutions such as De Vierambacht (€50,000 secured), De Kerkuil (€35,100), and Noventa Onderwijs (€10,000). Geographic scope is concentrated in the Netherlands, with limited extension into Caribbean Netherlands subsidies and cross-border European funding programs.

Name

maze-subsidies.com

Legal name

MAZE BV

Website

https://maze-subsidies.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

MAZE Subsidies is a Dutch consulting firm that helps schools and organizations identify, apply for, and manage Dutch government subsidies on a no-cure-no-pay basis, with subscription analysis services and self-service courses via MAZE Academy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hilversum

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. No Cure No Pay Subsidy Consulting: The primary revenue stream is a success-fee model where MAZE charges a percentage of the approved subsidy amount. If the subsidy application is rejected, the client pays nothing. This significantly reduces client risk and aligns incentives.
2. MAZE Academy Courses: Self-service online courses for organizations that prefer to handle subsidy applications independently. Customers pay for educational content to learn how to apply for subsidies themselves.
3. School Subscription Service: Quarterly subsidy analysis subscription for schools, providing proactive identification of subsidy opportunities. Optional full application management add-on.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MAZE Subsidies advises and supports schools and organizations in identifying, applying for, and managing education-related subsidies. Its end-to-end service includes opportunity assessment, application submission, monitoring, and reporting, complemented by a school subscription and self-service MAZE Academy courses.

Product overview

MAZE Subsidies is a subsidy consulting and advisory firm (not a software platform) serving Dutch education institutions and entrepreneurs. The core offering consists of full-service subsidy consulting (Subsidiehulp van A tot Z) delivered on a 'no cure no pay' basis, supplemented by a school subscription service providing quarterly subsidy analyses. Self-service users can access the MAZE Academy for online courses, while free content includes the Subsidie Alert newsletter, podcast, and e-book. The company specializes in subsidies for primary education (po), secondary education (vo), special education, MBO, entrepreneurs, and international funding programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MAZE Academy: Online learning platform offering courses for those who prefer to handle subsidy applications independently

Products and services

• Subsidy Help from A to Z (Subsidiehulp van A tot Z) Full-service subsidy consulting that guides organizations from identifying suitable subsidies through application preparation, submission, monitoring, and reporting. Pricing follows a no-cure-no-pay model with a success fee on approved subsidies.
• School Subscription (Subsidie Schoolabonnement) Annual school subscription providing personalized subsidy analysis each quarter, proactive identification of funding opportunities, and optional full application support.
• MAZE Academy Self-service online learning platform offering self-paced courses for organizations that prefer to prepare and submit subsidy applications independently, with optional consultant support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Schools successfully secured €50,000, €35,100, and €10,000 subsidies through MAZE assistance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• RobotwiseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational technology partner offering programs where children learn with robots to develop social and technological skills. MAZE connects schools with Robotwise for subsidy-funded projects.
• KunskapsskolanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation concept provider focused on student ownership of learning process. MAZE helps schools access subsidies to implement Kunskapsskolan programs.
• Junior IOTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternet of Things education program training students and teachers in contemporary technology skills.
• EmagineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirtual reality in education provider offering programs for career exploration using VR technology for subsidy-funded projects.
• EdumeijschminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational methods provider offering curriculum aligned with MBO pathways, including technology in care and welfare programs.
• Stichting TechnotrendminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation offering programs focused on sustainability and student involvement in system change for School & Environment coalition projects.
• Stichting Energy ChallengesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation focused on energy challenges offering educational programs for School & Environment coalition partnerships.
• EcoSchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental education program provider offering sustainability-focused curricula for School & Environment coalitions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mazesubsidies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maze-subsidies

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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