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we are looking for a motivated innovation consultant to join our green & sustainable innovations department. in this dynamic role, you will work closely with visionary clients to craft successful grant proposals and transform their ground breaking ideas into reality.about us: catalyze is a leading consultancy firm dedicated to advancing impactful innovations in life sciences, green & sustainable innovations, and industrial & digital technologies. with over 20 years of experience, we partner with visionary entrepreneurs, academic institutions, and global organizations to bring groundbreaking solutions to life. our mission is simple: empower change-makers with strategic support and funding they need to drive innovation and create a positive global impact.our green & sustainable innovations department is a dedicated team of specialists with expertise in areas such as the energy transition, sustainable food systems, circular economy, bio-based industry, and biodiversity. we serve as trusted advisors throughout the life cycle of an innovation starting from early research to market strategy, and from securing financing to preparing for investors. understanding the complexities our clients face, we are committed to guiding them through every phase of their innovation journey, ensuring long-term success and impact."join us at the forefront of innovation and sustainability, where meaningful change meets expert guidance."
innovation consultant – green & sustainable innovations
your role: this role is perfect for someone who enjoys writing, thrives under deadline pressure, and can juggle multiple projects simultaneously. on a given day you can find yourself visualizing an innovation's roadmap for a project in the first half, working on commercialization strategies or diving into financials of another project in the second half. balancing client meetings, internal collaborations, and delivering exceptional results in this role requires a high level of organization and adaptability.as an innovation consultant, you will:
lead the way: take ownership of client projects, driving the development of innovation strategies, financing plans, and commercialization pathways.
master grant proposals: write compelling proposals supporting our clients in securing various funding programs including dutch grants (e.g., wbso) ; eu grants (e.g., eic accelerator) etc, for their transformative innovations.
be a strategic partner: collaborate with clients to shape their vision, challenge assumptions, and refine their ideas for maximum impact.
foster relationships: build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with clients, ensuring alignment and satisfaction throughout the process.
bridge science & business: translate complex scientific innovations into actionable business cases, bringing commercial sense to highly technical ideas.
guide and inspire: act as a consultant and mentor, steering clients toward success while managing expectations effectively.
to excel in this role, you will need:
languages: fluency in english, both written and spoken.
educational background: a master’s degree in life sciences, engineering, or a related field, with a preference for candidates with business exposure.
experience: at least 3 years in a commercial, client-facing advisory role, ideally with exposure to sustainability and innovation.
grant writing / business proposal crafting expertise: prior proven experience in crafting successful grant applications or writing successful business proposals.
sector knowledge: understanding of green and deep-tech sectors, including energy transition, biobased industries, and sustainable foodtech is an advantage.
commercial acumen: demonstrated understanding of business principles and a knack for aligning scientific innovations with market opportunities.
leadership: a self-starter mindset with a proactive, "driver’s seat" approach to managing projects and achieving results.
consultancy attitude: the ability to guide clients confidently, taking responsibility for outcomes and offering strategic insights.
client-facing skills: excellent interpersonal abilities to build and sustain strong client relationships
key skills and competencies:
exceptional writing and storytelling abilities.
analytical and conceptual thinking.
strong organizational and project management skills.
curiosity about innovation and sustainability.
ability to perform market and desk research effectively.
why join us? at catalyze, we value independence, initiative, and growth.we offer:
a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and performance-based bonuses.
a professional development path tailored to your career growth towards a senior or managing consultant roles.
flexible working arrangements, including location-independent work options.
27 vacation days, 8% holiday allowance, a pension plan and lease bike plan.
a supportive, fun, and innovative work environment with excellent colleagues.
healthy office lunches, regular vibrant social events, and a supportive, inspiring work culture.
the chance to work with passionate colleagues in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment
join us in driving sustainable innovations and making a global impact!
we are looking for a motivated innovation consultant with dutch language skill to join our green & sustainable innovations department. in this dynamic role, you will work closely with visionary clients to craft successful grant proposals and transform their ground breaking ideas into reality.about us: catalyze is a leading consultancy firm dedicated to advancing impactful innovations in life sciences, green & sustainable innovations, and industrial & digital technologies. with over 20 years of experience, we partner with visionary entrepreneurs, academic institutions, and global organizations to bring groundbreaking solutions to life. our mission is simple: empower change-makers with strategic support and funding they need to drive innovation and create a positive global impact.our green & sustainable innovations department is a dedicated team of specialists with expertise in areas such as the energy transition, sustainable food systems, circular economy, bio-based industry, and biodiversity. we serve as trusted advisors throughout the life cycle of an innovation starting from early research to market strategy, and from securing financing to preparing for investors. understanding the complexities our clients face, we are committed to guiding them through every phase of their innovation journey, ensuring long-term success and impact."join us at the forefront of innovation and sustainability, where meaningful change meets expert guidance."
innovation consultant – green & sustainable innovations (native dutch)
your role: this role is perfect for someone who enjoys writing, thrives under deadline pressure, and can juggle multiple projects simultaneously. on a given day you can find yourself visualizing an innovation's roadmap for a project in the first half, working on commercialization strategies or diving into financials of another project in the second half. balancing client meetings, internal collaborations, and delivering exceptional results in this role requires a high level of organization and adaptability.as an innovation consultant, you will:
lead the way: take ownership of client projects, driving the development of innovation strategies, financing plans, and commercialization pathways.
master grant proposals: write compelling proposals supporting our clients in securing various funding programs including dutch grants (e.g., wbso) ; eu grants (e.g., eic accelerator) etc, for their transformative innovations.
be a strategic partner: collaborate with clients to shape their vision, challenge assumptions, and refine their ideas for maximum impact.
foster relationships: build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with clients, ensuring alignment and satisfaction throughout the process.
bridge science & business: translate complex scientific innovations into actionable business cases, bringing commercial sense to highly technical ideas.
guide and inspire: act as a consultant and mentor, steering clients toward success while managing expectations effectively.
to excel in this role, you will need:
languages: fluency in dutch & english both written and spoken.
educational background: a master’s degree in life sciences, engineering, or a related field, with a preference for candidates with business exposure.
experience: at least 3 years in a commercial, client-facing advisory role, ideally with exposure to sustainability and innovation.
grant writing / business proposal crafting expertise: prior proven experience in crafting successful grant applications or writing successful business proposals.
sector knowledge: understanding of green and deep-tech sectors, including energy transition, biobased industries, and sustainable foodtech is an advantage.
commercial acumen: demonstrated understanding of business principles and a knack for aligning scientific innovations with market opportunities.
leadership: a self-starter mindset with a proactive, "driver’s seat" approach to managing projects and achieving results.
consultancy attitude: the ability to guide clients confidently, taking responsibility for outcomes and offering strategic insights.
client-facing skills: excellent interpersonal abilities to build and sustain strong client relationships
key skills and competencies
exceptional writing and storytelling abilities.
analytical and conceptual thinking.
strong organizational and project management skills.
curiosity about innovation and sustainability.
ability to perform market and desk research effectively.
why join us? at catalyze, we value independence, initiative, and growth. we offer:
a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and performance-based bonuses.
a professional development path tailored to your career growth towards a senior or managing consultant roles.
flexible working arrangements, including location-independent work options.
27 vacation days, 8% holiday allowance, a pension plan and lease bike plan.
a supportive, fun, and innovative work environment with excellent colleagues.
healthy office lunches, regular vibrant social events, and a supportive, inspiring work culture.
the chance to work with passionate colleagues in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment
join us in driving sustainable innovations and making a global impact!
at catalyze, we’re forming a team of ai and technology innovators to create the most advanced ai-powered grant-writing assistant in the industry. our mission is to empower organizations by simplifying the grant-writing process, allowing them to improve efficiency and focus on their impactful work. if you're passionate about ai, nlp, and developing meaningful solutions to create an impact, catalyze invites you to contribute to transforming how organizations secure funding.
our innovation-driven team will leverage cutting-edge ai and nlp technologies to help organizations streamline their grant applications, improve proposal quality, and increase their success rates. we’re looking for curious, driven professionals who are ready to tackle meaningful challenges.
catalyze is hiring! we're forming a team of innovators who would transform how organizations apply for grants. we're looking for generative ai engineers, data scientists, full stack developers to build the most advanced ai –powered grant writing assistant in the industry.
join us to shape the future of grant writing! explore our open positions in ai, data science, and software development, and join us in building a solution that will empower organizations to make a difference.
grow your career – expand your skills and responsibilities
build something new – its a new team being build, be a part of that, be entrepreneurial, take ownership, be creative .
generative ai engineer
at catalyze, we’re committed to transforming the grant-writing process with cutting-edge ai technology. as a generative ai engineer, you will play a pivotal role in building the most advanced ai-powered grant-writing assistant in the industry. this role is perfect for someone who is curious, a natural problem solver, and passionate about nlp and machine learning. you'll leverage your expertise to design and deploy llm-based solutions that simplify and elevate how grant proposals are crafted, directly impacting organizations' mission in driving meaningful innovation projects. this role provides a unique opportunity to lead a unique and important project for catalyze in a dynamic environment.
key responsibilities:
lead the technical design and implementation of the project using llm's (e.g., gpt-3, gpt-4) for the grant writing assistant.
work with large datasets for data preprocessing and engineering and manage the data annotation process.
integrate models into backend systems using frameworks like django or flask.
collaborate with frontend developers to create seamless user experiences.
optimize the ai model for text quality and accuracy based on historical grant data.
conduct poc testing, validate model output, and iterate for performance improvements.
ensure all ai/ml operations comply with data privacy and other security regulations.
skills & qualifications:
2 to 3 years of relevant experience with at least a bachelors in relevant study.
proven expertise in designing and implementing llms for applications involving text generation and natural language understanding.
strong proficiency in python with a solid foundation in software engineering.
proficiency with frameworks like tensorflow, pytorch, and tools for fine-tuning ai models.
deep understanding of nlp and ml technologies.
strong problem-solving skills and a passion for building ai-driven solutions.
experience in cloud deployment (aws, gcp, azure) for scalable ai applications.
ability to work independently and collaboratively.
offer:
a competitive gross salary based on experience with excellent secondary conditions.
permanent position after successful temporary (1-year) appointment.
performance based bonus structure
8% holiday allowance.
27 vacation days per year
pension plan
laptop
lease bike plan
healthy lunch at the office
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.
this position is not for freelancers
at catalyze, we’re forming a team of ai and technology innovators to create the most advanced ai-powered grant-writing assistant in the industry. our mission is to empower organizations by simplifying the grant-writing process, allowing them to improve efficiency and focus on their impactful work. if you're passionate about ai, nlp, and developing meaningful solutions to create an impact, catalyze invites you to contribute to transforming how organizations secure funding. our innovation-driven team will leverage cutting-edge ai and nlp technologies to help organizations streamline their grant applications, improve proposal quality, and increase their success rates. we’re looking for curious, driven professionals who are ready to tackle meaningful challenges. catalyze is hiring! we're forming a team of innovators who would transform how organizations apply for grants. we're looking for generative ai engineers, data scientists, full stack developers to build the most advanced ai –powered grant writing assistant in the industry.join us to shape the future of grant writing! explore our open positions in ai, data science, and software development, and join us in building a solution that will empower organizations to make a difference. grow your career – expand your skills and responsibilities build something new – its a new team being build, be a part of that, be entrepreneurial, take ownership, be creative.
data scientist
at catalyze, we’re committed to transforming the grant-writing process with cutting-edge ai technology. as a data scientist, you will play a pivotal role in building the most advanced ai-powered grant-writing assistant in the industry. this role is perfect for someone who is curious, a natural problem solver, and passionate about data science and machine learning. you’ll leverage your expertise to work with large datasets, develop predictive models, and generate insights that will directly affect the quality of grant writing. this is a unique opportunity to lead a foundational project for catalyze in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. key responsibilities:
data preparation & engineering: collect, preprocess, and analyze large datasets, including historical grant data, to ensure data quality and readiness for model training.
model development: develop and implement machine learning models, including llms (e.g., gpt-3, gpt-4), that are optimized for text generation, summarization, and recommendation tasks in grant writing.
data annotation & feature engineering: oversee the data annotation process and extract key features to enhance model performance and alignment with grant-writing requirements.
collaboration & integration: collaborate with ai engineers and backend developers to integrate models into the application, ensuring a seamless user experience and functional backend operations.
model optimization & validation: continuously optimize models for accuracy and efficiency; conduct poc testing, validate model outputs, and refine algorithms based on feedback and performance metrics.
compliance & security: ensure all data operations adhere to data privacy, gdpr, and security regulations, maintaining high standards of data protection and ethical ai usage.
skills and qualifications:
2 to 3 years of relevant experience with at least bachelors in relevant study.
technical expertise: proven experience in developing and deploying machine learning models, with a focus on nlp and text-based applications.
programming skills: strong proficiency in python and hands-on experience with data science libraries (e.g., pandas, numpy, scikit-learn) and machine learning frameworks (e.g., tensorflow, pytorch).
data processing skills: expertise in data preprocessing, feature engineering, and large dataset management to ensure high-quality data for training and testing.
cloud experience: experience in deploying models on cloud platforms (aws, gcp, azure) for scalability and accessibility.
problem-solving mindset: strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for developing data-driven solutions that address real-world challenges.
collaboration skills: ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, including ai engineers, software developers, and product managers, to bring complex solutions to life.
compliance awareness: knowledge of data privacy and security best practices to ensure compliant, ethical use of ai and data science in product development.
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
laptop
lease bike plan
healthy lunch at the office
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.
this position is not for freelancers
at catalyze, we’re forming a team of ai and technology innovators to create the most advanced ai-powered grant-writing assistant in the industry. our mission is to empower organizations by simplifying the grant-writing process, allowing them to improve efficiency and focus on their impactful work. if you're passionate about ai, nlp, and developing meaningful solutions to create an impact, catalyze invites you to contribute to transforming how organizations secure funding. our innovation-driven team will leverage cutting-edge ai and nlp technologies to help organizations streamline their grant applications, improve proposal quality, and increase their success rates. we’re looking for curious, driven professionals who are ready to tackle meaningful challenges. catalyze is hiring! we're forming a team of innovators who would transform how organizations apply for grants. we're looking for generative ai engineers, data scientists, full stack developers to build the most advanced ai –powered grant writing assistant in the industry.join us to shape the future of grant writing! explore our open positions in ai, data science, and software development, and join us in building a solution that will empower organizations to make a difference. grow your career – expand your skills and responsibilities build something new – its a new team being build, be a part of that, be entrepreneurial, take ownership, be creative.
full stack developer
at catalyze, we are committed to redefining the grant-writing process through cutting-edge ai and intuitive digital solutions. as a full stack developer, you’ll play a key role in building the ai-powered grant-writing assistant that empowers organizations to apply for funding with greater ease and effectiveness. this role is ideal for someone who is versatile, solution-oriented, and passionate about creating seamless user experiences. you’ll be responsible for developing both the front-end and backend components of our grant-writing tool, ensuring a responsive, user-friendly interface and robust backend infrastructure. this is a unique opportunity to be part of a core team developing an innovative tool in a collaborative and dynamic environment. key responsibilities:
frontend development: design and implement responsive, intuitive user interfaces using frameworks such as react or vue.js, ensuring a smooth, engaging user experience.
backend development: develop backend services and apis using django or flask to handle data processing, ai model integration, and other key functionalities.
api integration: collaborate with the ai and data science teams to integrate machine learning models into the application, ensuring efficient data flow and functionality between the frontend and backend.
database management: set up, manage, and optimize databases (sql/nosql) for reliable and secure data storage and retrieval, supporting the ai model and other application features.
performance optimization: continuously improve application performance, focusing on scalability, security, and user experience.
testing and debugging: conduct thorough testing, troubleshoot issues, and implement fixes to ensure a high-quality, reliable product.
compliance & security: ensure that all application components comply with data privacy and security standards, such as gdpr, maintaining high standards of protection for user data.
skills and qualifications:
2 to 3 years of relevant experience with at least bachelors in relevant study
technical proficiency: proven experience with frontend frameworks (react, vue.js) and backend frameworks (django, flask), with a strong understanding of full stack development.
programming skills: proficiency in javascript, python, and sql, along with a solid understanding of software engineering principles.
database expertise: experience with both sql and nosql databases, including database design, management, and optimization for performance.
api development: experience in designing and building restful apis, with a strong understanding of how to connect frontend and backend systems effectively.
problem-solving skills: analytical and detail-oriented with a proactive approach to troubleshooting and optimizing applications.
collaborative mindset: ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team, including ai engineers, data scientists, and product managers.
cloud & deployment: familiarity with cloud platforms (aws, gcp, azure) for deploying scalable applications is a plus.
user-centric approach: commitment to creating intuitive, user-friendly interfaces that enhance the user experience.
offer:
a competitive gross salary based on experience with excellent secondary conditions.
permanent position after successful temporary (1-year) appointment.
performance based bonus structure
8% holiday allowance.
27 vacation days per year
pension plan
laptop
lease bike plan
healthy lunch at the office
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.
this position is not for freelancers
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