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as europe is prioritizing deep-tech innovations to secure technological leadership and strategic autonomy, funding bodies, policymakers, and investors are recognizing the potential of emerging technologies for societal impact and economic growth. we passionately support this new wave of deep-tech innovations for emerging future industries. we are seeking a motivated and driven associate business developer to further expand our business in the areas of industrial & digital tech with a sustainability focus. in this new area you will play a crucial role in identifying new business opportunities, building your own client network, and supporting the growth of our company in the dynamic field of industrial & digital deep tech. as an associate business developer, you will build a robust network of contacts in exciting fields of technological innovation such as chip/semiconductor industries, quantum computing, photonic technologies, robotics, advanced industrial materials etc. you will be primarily responsible for generating leads and assist in maintaining existing relationships for our business development teams. we believe that success in this role demands a high tolerance for rejection and the ability to cultivate relationships that may not yield immediate results but will grow into meaningful partnerships over time. who we arecatalyze is a consultancy company specialized in raising (non-dilutive and dilutive) funds for the most ambitious r&d and scale-up projects. furthermore, we help our clients accelerate their innovations from lab to market with dedicated business acceleration services and project management. these services are provided to various types of innovative organizations such as start-ups, small medium enterprises (sme), multinationals, universities, and research organizations. with a rapidly growing number of funding and investment opportunities for engineering breakthroughs, we aim to leverage our innovation and technology expertise to provide strategic and tailored support to industrial innovators. with our network around industrial hubs in europe we have already been successfully accelerating innovations in emerging chip/semiconductor industries, quantum computing, photonic technologies, robotics, advanced industrial materials and additive manufacturing. on top of this we have also been slightly active in developing funding and innovation projects in digital sectors with sustainability focus covering artificial intelligence applications, digitalisation of industries, distributed and decentralized computing and communication and extended reality innovations. our teams aim to grow our support to inventors, applied researchers and engineers from leading technology universities and institutes, along with entrepreneurs and experts from established deep-tech companies in their quest to bring industrial and digital innovations to market."join us in accelerating positive global impact”cases - transforming businesses: real funding success storiesin our ambition to further solidify our growth we have an opportunity for a associate business developer - industrial & digital tech associate business developer will have a crucial role in supporting the sales performance of the team by identifying new leads, both new and from existing clients. this role is ideal for recent graduates looking to kick-start their careers in sales within the lifesciences and health innovation space. you'll be working with the latest technologies that have the potential to create new markets or disrupt existing ones, addressing big societal and environmental challenges. one day you’ll talk to the ceo of a startup company with a promising innovation such as a medical devices company, the next day to a professor within one of the leading universities in europe discussing innovations in health. as business developers we work in teams of highly talented, studious people with different backgrounds. with our keen understanding of the funding landscape we put our clients in the best possible position to attract funding, empowering them to change the world for the better. key responsibilities: intensive network building with innovative companies and academic leaders in the field of industrial & digital tech. developing a pipeline of strong leads that will convert into sales opportunities over time. establishing yourself as a trusted advisor in the lifesciences and health funding landscape tasks: first few months will be dedicated primarily to prospecting and relationship building. you will be expected to make a high volume of cold outreach to potential clients and industry experts. build an in-depth understanding of industrial & digital tech industries. immediate sales results are not the primary metric of success; instead, focus will be on building a quality network and pipeline and supporting our business development teams. qualifications & competences: relevant msc preferably with a business focus study degree. basic technical understanding in both industrial & digital tech sectors such as chip/semiconductor industries, quantum computing, photonic technologies, robotics, advanced industrial materials, additive manufacturing and iot (internet of things), ai (artificial intelligence), machine learning, automation, robotics, and data analytics excellent communication skills. dutch language skills are a plus. networking abilities and the drive to continuously expand your professional circle. high level of resilience and ability to maintain motivation in the face of frequent rejection. strategic thinking to identify and nurture high-potential leads for long-term success. excellent communication skills to engage effectively with both technical experts and business leaders. self-motivation and ability to work independently towards long-term goals. candidates with an entrepreneurial mindset are particularly encouraged to apply. our offer a competitive salary and secondary benefits package and performance based bonus structure. permanent position after successful temporary (1-year) appointment. 8% holiday allowance. 27 vacation days per year pension plan monthly working from home allowance laptop lease bike plan mobile phone healthy lunch at the office a clear professional growth path in sales. learning & development opportunities. guidance by experienced business developers. deep knowledge of innovation, funding, startups and a rich network of innovation leaders great colleagues and a pleasant and fun work environment and lots of social activities. a professional and dynamic working environment that values independence, entrepreneurship, and self-development.

Freelance Grant Writer - Horizon, EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition

Catalyze

Amsterdam-Duivendrecht

0 uur

are you an experienced grant writer with a passion for securing non-dilutive funding for cutting-edge innovations? want to work remotely with top-tier clients across europe?catalyze is expanding its pool of expert freelancers to meet growing demand specifically for sep 2025 deadlines. we’re looking for seasoned professionals to support high-impact projects in: horizon europe (heu) multi-beneficiary collaborations eic pathfinder eic transition focus areas: life sciences & health | green & sustainable innovations | artificial intelligence | industrial & digital techwho we’re looking for: 5+ years of experience writing successful eu grant proposals. don't forget to include exp. details in your application. see below "how to apply"" for details. proven track record with competitive grants (eic transition, eic pathfinder, horizon europe) full-time freelancers only (not for side hustlers) based within ±3–4 hours of cet committed, high-quality contributors who go the extra mile *applications not meeting these criteria will not be taken into accountwho are we?catalyze is an innovative consultancy organization. our mission is to accelerate innovations that have a positive impact on the world. we are the driving force behind innovations in the field of health, green & sustainable innovations and industrial and digital technologies. our comprehensive services, including financing advice, strategic advice, building and writing grant propositions, project management and more, provide valuable expertise that impacts all stages of development. with more than 20 years of experience, we are the partner for innovative companies. our customers' commitment to revolutionary innovations enables us to be at the forefront of technological developments and create an inspiring environment for our own employees that stimulates growth and creativity. at catalyze, we make an impact together!"join us in accelerating positive global impact”cases - how we have helped our clients - (www.catalyze-group.com)why join us? work remotely on europe’s most exciting innovations collaborate with an elite team of consultants flexibility without sacrificing impact or professional growth how to apply?send us: your cv a short summary of your relevant experience a table with your previous grant projects: name of the grant, innovation, your role, amount, result a brief note on why you’d like to join let’s drive innovation forward—together

Senior Innovation Consultant - Spain

Catalyze Group

Barcelona

Fulltime

join us in driving innovations and be part of our growth in spain to help groundbreaking startups and researchers secure funding and to bring their ideas to life. engage with ceos, university leaders, and pioneering entrepreneurs working in cutting-edge fields.as a senior innovation consultant in spain, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of cutting-edge innovations. your expertise in crafting winning proposals and securing funding will help our clients bring their visionary projects to life.at catalyze we strive to accelerate innovations that have a positive impact on the world. the development of disruptive innovations is a complex process, taking many years and requiring substantial funds. while many great relevant innovative ideas and technologies are emerging at an accelerating rate, it often proves difficult for academics and early-stage companies to make the translation from lab to the market. “how to position the innovation in the market best?”, “how to obtain funding for the next development step?”, “with whom can i collaborate to lift my innovation to the next level?” are all essential questions on the road to success. who we are catalyze is a leading consultancy company that drives the success of meaningful innovations in the field of life sciences & health, green & sustainable innovations and industrial & digital tech. with over 20 years of experience in strategy and funding consultancy, we support our clients throughout their innovation journey to help bringing their groundbreaking innovations to life. our clients include world-leading experts and great entrepreneurial minds that work on cutting-edge innovations. this allows us to be at the forefront of technological innovations and create a highly inspiring environment that fosters continuous growth. "join us in accelerating positive global impact” cases - transforming businesses: real funding success stories spain team the spain team is a growing, dynamic unit established in 2024, based in barcelona (sarria-sant gervasi). you will be joining a highly qualified team, including our country manager, an associate business developer and 4 experienced innovation consultants and collaborating closely with colleagues in the netherlands to drive impact globally. this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new and expanding division, where your contributions will directly shape business development efforts in spain’s innovation ecosystem. our spain based consultants are integrated into our teams based in the netherlands and work on the projects together with our consultants based in netherlands.. for our spain team we are looking for a: senior innovation consultant (calling applicants with both spanish & english language skills & experienced innovation consultants)as senior innovation consultant, you have what it takes to bring innovations to live. you can quickly identify the key challenges in our client’s innovation development path and define the right projects that will help our clients to overcome these challenges and create impact. our senior innovation consultant is the ‘quality booster’ and ‘domain expert’ within the department. as senior, you independently and successfully lead multi-stakeholder projects, act as a role model in designing and delivering high-quality service to our clients and support more junior consultants in their job. with your experience and knowledge, you play an essential role in quality assurance and optimization of our projects and improving our services within the department. you have profound domain expertise, and establis and maintain an active network of clients and generate new business opportunities. responsibilities independently design strategies to advance innovations and projects for our clients in the fields of life sciences & health, green & sustainable innovations and industrial & ditial tech. independently develop project proposals for our clients. independently coordinate and manage multi-stakeholder project applications, design financing strategies, writing project proposals, business cases and business plans for clients. accompany country manager / business developers to client meetings to close the deals. providing strategic advice to our clients on innovation, financing, commercialization and/or development strategies and positioning of their innovations and technologies towards funding agencies. actively thinking with clients about business, commercialization and/or development strategies and positioning of their innovations and technologies. establish and maintain long-term partnerships with our clients, and actively manage key client accounts. bring together companies, universities, and research institutes to establish long-term partnerships. actively follow new developments and innovations in the industry and contribute to strengthen our expertise. identify and act on new opportunities for clients to pro-actively support them to advance their innovations and create new business opportunities. identify and act on new funding opportunities for our established clients. establish and maintain an active network of key accounts and pro-actively act upon business opportunities by engaging from established expertise. act as an expert and keep track of new insights and trends in a certain domainquality assurance and improvements within the department guiding and coaching of fellow team members. qualifications passion for innovations in the fields of life sciences & health, green & sustainable innovations or industrial & digital tech. experience is preferred. a relevant master’s degree, preferably with a science and/or business focus. substantial experience (5+ years) in grant writing such as eic accelerators, writing strategic plans or business plans, science communication, or in managing and coordinating large projects. at least 5 years of work experience in a commercial environment, preferably in a supporting role to business development teams in a consulting/advisory firm. demonstrable insights into the development of scientific innovations, from ideation to commercialization. understanding of the local spanish grants/loans such as neotec, retos colaboracion, enisa loans, torres quevedo, r&d nuclis accio. proven track record in writing and securing natonal spanish grants, including knowledge of the application process, timelines and guidelines. while our office is based in barcelona, we welcome candidates from other locations as long as they are willing to travel to barcelona once a month. competences & skills excellent strategic thinking, conceptual and critical thinking capabilities highly organized, independent, and result-driven strong commercial awareness, account management and business development skills strong personal and situational leadership skills quality-and improvement driven excellent social, communication and stakeholder management skills pro-active and client-oriented attitude excellent english and spanish communication skills (written and spoken) offer permanent contract for this contract we work on an employer of record basis. a competitive gross salary based on experience. bonus potential. flexible working conditions. 23 vacation days per year commuting allowance monthly working from home allowance laptop a professional and dynamic working environment that values independence, entrepreneurship, and self-development.

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Associate Business Developer Industrial & Digital Tech

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Closing date:
26-09-2025

Are you a fresh graduate looking to kick-start your career in sales?

Amsterdam-Duivendrecht

University

32 till 40 hours

join us in driving innovations and be part of our growth in spain to help groundbreaking startups and researchers secure funding and to bring their ideas to life. engage with ceos, university leaders, and pioneering entrepreneurs working in cutting-edge fields.as a senior innovation consultant in spain, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of cutting-edge innovations. your expertise in crafting winning proposals and securing funding will help our clients bring their visionary projects to life.at catalyze we strive to accelerate innovations that have a positive impact on the world. the development of disruptive innovations is a complex process, taking many years and requiring substantial funds. while many great relevant innovative ideas and technologies are emerging at an accelerating rate, it often proves difficult for academics and early-stage companies to make the translation from lab to the market. “how to position the innovation in the market best?”, “how to obtain funding for the next development step?”, “with whom can i collaborate to lift my innovation to the next level?” are all essential questions on the road to success. who we are catalyze is a leading consultancy company that drives the success of meaningful innovations in the field of life sciences & health, green & sustainable innovations and industrial & digital tech. with over 20 years of experience in strategy and funding consultancy, we support our clients throughout their innovation journey to help bringing their groundbreaking innovations to life. our clients include world-leading experts and great entrepreneurial minds that work on cutting-edge innovations. this allows us to be at the forefront of technological innovations and create a highly inspiring environment that fosters continuous growth. "join us in accelerating positive global impact” cases - transforming businesses: real funding success stories spain team the spain team is a growing, dynamic unit established in 2024, based in barcelona (sarria-sant gervasi). you will be joining a highly qualified team, including our country manager, an associate business developer and 4 experienced innovation consultants and collaborating closely with colleagues in the netherlands to drive impact globally. this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new and expanding division, where your contributions will directly shape business development efforts in spain’s innovation ecosystem. our spain based consultants are integrated into our teams based in the netherlands and work on the projects together with our consultants based in netherlands.. for our spain team we are looking for a: senior innovation consultant (calling applicants with both spanish & english language skills & experienced innovation consultants)as senior innovation consultant, you have what it takes to bring innovations to live. you can quickly identify the key challenges in our client’s innovation development path and define the right projects that will help our clients to overcome these challenges and create impact. our senior innovation consultant is the ‘quality booster’ and ‘domain expert’ within the department. as senior, you independently and successfully lead multi-stakeholder projects, act as a role model in designing and delivering high-quality service to our clients and support more junior consultants in their job. with your experience and knowledge, you play an essential role in quality assurance and optimization of our projects and improving our services within the department. you have profound domain expertise, and establis and maintain an active network of clients and generate new business opportunities. responsibilities independently design strategies to advance innovations and projects for our clients in the fields of life sciences & health, green & sustainable innovations and industrial & ditial tech. independently develop project proposals for our clients. independently coordinate and manage multi-stakeholder project applications, design financing strategies, writing project proposals, business cases and business plans for clients. accompany country manager / business developers to client meetings to close the deals. providing strategic advice to our clients on innovation, financing, commercialization and/or development strategies and positioning of their innovations and technologies towards funding agencies. actively thinking with clients about business, commercialization and/or development strategies and positioning of their innovations and technologies. establish and maintain long-term partnerships with our clients, and actively manage key client accounts. bring together companies, universities, and research institutes to establish long-term partnerships. actively follow new developments and innovations in the industry and contribute to strengthen our expertise. identify and act on new opportunities for clients to pro-actively support them to advance their innovations and create new business opportunities. identify and act on new funding opportunities for our established clients. establish and maintain an active network of key accounts and pro-actively act upon business opportunities by engaging from established expertise. act as an expert and keep track of new insights and trends in a certain domainquality assurance and improvements within the department guiding and coaching of fellow team members. qualifications passion for innovations in the fields of life sciences & health, green & sustainable innovations or industrial & digital tech. experience is preferred. a relevant master’s degree, preferably with a science and/or business focus. substantial experience (5+ years) in grant writing such as eic accelerators, writing strategic plans or business plans, science communication, or in managing and coordinating large projects. at least 5 years of work experience in a commercial environment, preferably in a supporting role to business development teams in a consulting/advisory firm. demonstrable insights into the development of scientific innovations, from ideation to commercialization. understanding of the local spanish grants/loans such as neotec, retos colaboracion, enisa loans, torres quevedo, r&d nuclis accio. proven track record in writing and securing natonal spanish grants, including knowledge of the application process, timelines and guidelines. while our office is based in barcelona, we welcome candidates from other locations as long as they are willing to travel to barcelona once a month. competences & skills excellent strategic thinking, conceptual and critical thinking capabilities highly organized, independent, and result-driven strong commercial awareness, account management and business development skills strong personal and situational leadership skills quality-and improvement driven excellent social, communication and stakeholder management skills pro-active and client-oriented attitude excellent english and spanish communication skills (written and spoken) offer permanent contract for this contract we work on an employer of record basis. a competitive gross salary based on experience. bonus potential. flexible working conditions. 23 vacation days per year commuting allowance monthly working from home allowance laptop a professional and dynamic working environment that values independence, entrepreneurship, and self-development.

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