Hans Blankert Fund

Sometimes, relatively small investments can lead to significant advancements for businesses, educational institutions, organisations, or business ecosystems. SMEs may need additional resources to purchase machinery, equipment, or tools, while business ecosystems may require co-funding for joint investments such as training programmes, shared facilities, hardware, or services that strengthen the collaboration and long-term development.
PUM's Hans Blankert Fund is dedicated to supporting SMEs and business ecosystems in these investments to drive growth, innovation and sustainability.

The fund provides grants of up to €5,000 for SMEs, with clients required to finance 50% of the investment. For female entrepreneurs, PUM has lowered the threshold to 40% and offers grants of up to €6,000. Business ecosystems can receive up to €15,000 for joint investments, with 50% own contribution.

Investing in sustainable growth

Applications for the Hans Blankert Fund must be submitted through a PUM expert. The expert assesses whether partial funding is feasible and proceeds accordingly. If the SME or business ecosystem meets all criteria and the grant is approved, the PUM expert oversees the implementation of the investment. Whenever feasible, the fund promotes local procurement.

The overall aim of a grant from the Hans Blankert Fund is to contribute to the sustainable development of companies and business ecosystems. This means that the intended investment should improve performance while generating positive ecological and social impact within the community. This may include enhancing working conditions and staff safety, promoting environmental sustainability, supporting female employment, and combating child labour.

Annual Report Hans Blankert Fund 2024

In the Annual Report 2024 of the Hans Blankert Fund, we share not just the numbers but also the stories behind them - stories of resilience, innovation, and transformation. Through these leading examples, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of our clients and the role of the Hans Blankert Fund in building a structurally better future.

HBF Annual Report 2024

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Donate to the Hans Blankert Fund

Would you like to contribute to the sustainable development for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) around the globe? Are you interested in enhancing the corporate social responsibility (CSR) profile of your business, both nationally and internationally? Consider making a donation to the Hans Blankert Fund!

As a registered ANBI charity, your gift to the Hans Blankert Fund is tax-deductible.

Account Number: NL 77 RABO 0 167774913
Payable to: PUM
Description: Donation for Hans Blankert Fund

The Hans Blankert Fund is recognised as a charitable institution by the Dutch tax authorities (ANBI status) which means your donation is eligible for tax deduction.