What is TechMeUp?
TechMeUp is an NGO that helps you bridge the financial gap while you transition into the IT sector. Knowing that retraining is a big step, we support you financially to take control of your future. We believe the costs of retraining shouldn’t be what holds you back. That said, we offer interest-free loans, provided by donations from tech-savvy companies, foundations or other parties.
Interest-free loan for your transition
Our interest-free loans are intended for people with ambitions who cannot claim government funds, subsidies, or -for example- a commercial loan. You only start paying back the amount you’ve borrowed once you’ve landed a job with stable income. It may be unnecessary to say, but our loan is completely interest-free: we even pay the administration costs that come with it. This removes the financial risk and lets you focus 100% on learning.
Our interest-free loan is specifically designed to cover:
Tuition fees for bootcamps or courses.
Living expenses while you study.
Daycare costs when needed.
Travel costs to and from your training.
Still weighing your options?
Join one of our weekly info session and we explain everything.
What educators are supported by TechMeUp?
Of course, we want you to actually find a job soon so that you can pay us back and we can financially support someone else. That is why we don’t partner with just everyone: every trainer who joins us is first thoroughly examined by us. This way, we can check whether the course material offered aligns with market demand and whether graduates rate the program highly. On our website you can check all our approved trainers and their programs. In most cases, these programs qualify for our financial assistance. Here you’ll find each of our provider and a list with clear details on:
Curriculum: Exactly which skills and technologies you will learn.
Course Options: The specific tracks available (e.g., Full-stack, Data, Cyber).
Duration: How many weeks or months the program lasts.
Costs: Total tuition fees (which we can help cover).
Language & Location: Whether the course is in English or Dutch, and if it’s
on-site, remote, or hybrid.
How do I apply for a TechMeUp loan?
Easy. If you want to follow a program at one of our educators and you need our financial support, just fill in the application form on this website. We need some personal data to verify whether you are eligible to continue the procedure. From that moment things can go fast: before you know it, you have a career in tech.
Curious who we supported yet?
PHILOSOPHER TO FULLSTACK DEVELOPER
“People need such social initiatives to be able to truly change direction!”
Made it from biologist to bits and bytes
“The training was tough. It was a major financial investment, but from day one I gave 200 percent.”
FAQ’s about TechMeUp loan
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To receive our interest-free loan, you must apply. We review all applications asap. Motivation plays an important role in our selection process. However, we also look at which participants need our help the most. Our minimum requirements are that you are 18 years or older, have the Dutch nationality or have lived in the Netherlands for at least one year and hold a valid residence permit.
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Yes. You only repay the borrowed amount to us, without a single cent of interest. We also pay all other costs associated with taking out a loan for you.
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We do not want you to get into unnecessary debt. That is why we always look for a suitable solution together.
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No. You will have to look for a job yourself after your studies. However, we will help you with that. We offer various forms of support, such as workshops, job interview preparation, access to networking events, and so on.
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We are always looking for new courses. Please let us know which course this is. We will then see if we can arrange something for you. Send an email to soo@techmeup.nl stating which course you have in mind, and we will get back to you quickly.