Catalyze Group

🙌 Great news! The European Innovation Council will be investing €1.4B in deep tech across Europe in 2025. We are excited to support innovators in securing funding from the new programme.   As an EIC partner we also look forward to continuing to provide Business Acceleration Services to EIC Awardees and Seal of Excellence holders.    #EICPartner #Catalyze #HorizonEurope #DeepTech #EIC 

📢 Get an expert review of your MSCA Doctoral Networks proposal! MSCA-DN is a prime opportunity for institutions aiming to host collaborative doctoral programmes and for researchers looking to foster innovation and boost career prospects through international, inter-sectorial, and interdisciplinary training. The deadline is approaching fast on 27 November.   In the video below, MSCA expert consultants, Mithila Burute, PhD and Helen Pothuizen, PhD, have shared some advice for your application. If you would like further support, don't hesitate to contact us for a final review of your proposal. Good luck!   #MSCA #DoctoralNetworks #HorizonEurope #Review #Catalyze

🚀 StartLife Accelerate 2025 is open for applications! Are you a foodtech or agritech startup? As a Programme Partner of StartLife, we are happy to share that their 2025 accelerator programme is now open to applications. You can join a network of 400+ startups that have raised over €650 million in capital and benefit from exclusive access to Wageningen University, as well as a global network of 70+ mentors, corporates, and investor partners. StartLife is looking for startup teams that: ✅ Are beyond the idea phase ✅ Are working on innovative technologies or business models ✅ Are addressing social, health, or environmental challenges ✅ Have at least two founders ready to commit to the program ✅ Have the ambition to scale rapidly Key dates: Pre-applications closing: Friday 22nd November 2024;
Full applications closing: Saturday 7th December 2024 🔗 Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/e6SiZhbg #Partners #StartLifeAccelerate2025 #agritech #foodtech #Catalyze

🎉 This week we held our annual Catalyze Day! The whole team came together for a fun-filled day of insightful discussions, workshops and plenty of laughter. From brainstorming new ideas to celebrating our shared successes, it was a perfect reflection of our strong company culture and commitment to collaboration.   During the day we were honoured to welcome our clients, Floris D. - Manager R&D Strategy at nuclear fusion startup Marvel Fusion, and Thomas Cresswell - CBO at precision fermentation startup Melt&Marble, who both shared unique insights and experiences into the Innovation Journey. Theodoor Rutgers then led a roundtable discussion together with Floris and Thomas on the challenges of progressing breakthrough, disruptive innovations. Thank you both for joining!   Marlene Végh, Ph.D., CEO, commented, "We are all feeling energised and inspired after an incredible company day where we celebrated our culture and values. Our team's dedication and shared sense of purpose are the cornerstones of our success, and I’m excited to build on that as we enter a new chapter of growth. A big thank you to our amazing team, and our special guests Floris and Thomas, for making this day unforgettable - our culture is what drives us forward!" #CatalyzeDay2024 #TheInnovationConsultants #MakingImpact

🏥 Proud partners with Sanquin Health Solutions! We are celebrating 3 years of successful partnership with Sanquin. To learn more about the impact and the current focus of Sanquin Health Solutions, we spoke with Rogier van den Braak, Managing Director at SHS Group. 🔗 Read the interview here: https://lnkd.in/eK6dTwiN. 🩸 About Sanquin Health Solutions (SHS): SHS covers all activities under the umbrella of the Sanquin Foundation (Sanquin) that operate in a commercial context. Their ecosystem and innovation partners stimulate and facilitate developments and innovations in the field of Transfusion Medicine, Heamatology, Immunology and Oncology. By doing this, they provide future's medicines, vaccines, diagnostic tests and treatment methods. Health & Innovation District Amsterdam (Hid) #Catalyze #Partnership

🌱🌐 Driving a sustainable digital transformation! The Xecs_Eureka funding call is part of Eureka's Clusters Programme, aimed at advancing electronic components and systems (ECS) through collaborative, cross-border research and development projects. Xecs Call 4 has a deadline on 25 January 2025 for submission of project outlines. 📩 Contact Thomas Rijpma to discuss your project's fit to the programme and learn how we can help you get funded. Eureka Network #XecsMatchmaking #EurekaCluser #Innovation #XecsCall4

🇮🇹 This week, Mo Ghashghavi, PhD and Aysha Putri represented us at the largest EIT Food event of the year in Rome, Next Bite 2024. Over the course of three days they explored exciting opportunities with potential future collaborators. They also met some of our existing clients, including Ralf Becks from RESPECTfarms (pictured).   🤝 As an official partner of EIT, we are eager to continue contributing to the impact EIT is driving for the future of our food systems. 📲 If we missed the opportunity to connect with you during the event, it’s not too late to get in touch! We are ready to explore how we can support your food innovation. Just connect with Mo! #NextBite24 #EITFood #Catalyze #FutureFood

👋 Meet the Team is back! This time, meet Stella Pielage. We are proud of our team! That's why we are introducing you to them in our new Meet the Team series. Next up is Project Manager & WBSO Consultant, Stella Pielage. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝗯? "One of the things I enjoy most about my role in Project Management is the variety it offers. We’re not just focused on a single task – we help clients in multiple ways, from stakeholder management to guiding them through challenging discussions that keep their projects on track for success. We also provide advice and support on aspects clients may not have time to handle properly themselves, which is where my efficiency and structured approach come in. You see our clients often have many questions on financial obligations and we have the expertise to help them and solve the questions. For me that is quite fulfilling, to make sure they are getting their funding. Plus, since we work with some clients over several years, we build strong, meaningful connections, which I really value." 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗼𝗳? "That’s difficult to say exactly, because there’s not a single thing that stands out. There are so many moments where you feel valuable to a client, when you support them and solve issues that arise. What stands out for me is when I’ve been able to guide a client through a difficult situation—one where they’re struggling to find a solution. Being able to step in, steer the discussion with stakeholders, and get the project back on track is always a proud moment for me. Seeing that progress and knowing I played a part in turning things around is incredibly satisfying." 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? "Project management might sound like an ‘umbrella’ title, but what we do is highly specialised, especially in the area of grant obligations. It’s a niche skill set that involves deep knowledge of grant eligibility, financial reporting, and the administrative details that come with managing EU grants. This expertise tends to be undervalued until clients face a critical need, and then they realise how essential our support is. We’re here to ease the burden of these complex requirements, and our team’s knowledge really sets us apart in that space." #MakingImpact #MeetTheTeam #Catalyze #TheInnovationConsultants

🇳🇱 Don't miss these open funding calls in the Netherlands! Are you working on groundbreaking tech, life sciences, or sustainability projects in the TRL 4-8 range? 💡 We have selected some of the most promising opportunities from Innovatiekredit, MKB Health Holland, NWO and RVO. ▶️ Swipe through the carousel for more details on eligibility, deadlines, and call scope. Considering applying? Contact us to discuss your project fit and for further information about our support. #Funding #Tech #LifeSciences #Sustainability #EFRO #HealthHolland #NWO #Innovatiekrediet

💊Developing a first-of-its-kind nanomedicine to improve kidney transplant success and patient outcomes! In their just-launched €900K Eurostars NANOMED-KT project, Mercurna and project partner, Karolinska Institutet aim to develop a new mRNA-based therapy to prevent delayed graft function. This is a form of acute kidney injury occuring within the first week of kidney transplantation, affecting 20-60% of transplant recipients. Jenny van Asbeck-van der Wijst, Mercurna CEO, commented, “The Eurostars funding provides us with the resources to enhance our platform technology, expand our research capabilities, and foster collaborations with leading institutions like the Karolinska Institutet. Beyond the immediate scope of the NANOMED-KT project, this support helps us make significant strides towards developing life-changing treatments for inflammatory diseases, thereby improving the quality of life for patients worldwide.” We are proud to have supported Mercurna towards their Eurostars award! 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/esKRaqiU #Mercurna #NanoMedicine #Eurostars #getfundingmakeimpact