Amsterdam-Duivendrecht University 32 till 40 hours
Amsterdam-Duivendrecht
University
32 till 40 hours
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Closing date: 17-08-2026
Are you an experienced innovation consultant, grant writer, funding advisor, or subsidy expert with a strong network in the European innovation ecosystem? Do you enjoy working with pioneering technologies, ambitious entrepreneurs, and cutting-edge research? If so, this could be the next step in your career.
We are looking for a commercially driven Business Developer to help expand Catalyze Group's presence across Europe's deep-tech, sustainability, and life sciences sectors.
This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in innovation funding, grant acquisition, and strategic advisory work while taking greater ownership of client relationships, market development, and business growth. You will engage with innovative SMEs, scale-ups, universities, research institutes, and technology leaders, helping them access funding and accelerate impactful innovations.
Whether you have a background in grant consulting, proposal development, innovation management, or public funding advisory, this position enables you to build on your technical and funding expertise while developing your commercial career.
About Catalyze
Catalyze Group helps innovators turn breakthrough ideas into real-world impact. We specialize in Life Sciences & Health, Green & Sustainable Innovations and Industrial & Digital Technologies.
For more than 20 years, we have supported entrepreneurs, researchers and organizations in securing grants and financing, developing innovation strategies and creating societal impact. To date, we have helped raise more than €2 billion in funding and built a global network of over 6,000 innovation projects and partners.
In addition to our consultancy activities, Catalyze Group consists of Catalyze Capital, our investment fund, and Grantific, an AI-powered platform that supports the full grant process.
Business Developer – Innovation Funding & Deep Tech
What We're Looking For
You combine a strong understanding of innovation funding with a natural ability to build relationships and identify opportunities.
Your profile
Master’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Technology, Sustainability, Business Innovation, or a related field
At least 3–5 years of experience advising, managing, or securing funding through European and national programmes such as Horizon Europe, EIC, Eurostars, Innovation Fund, or comparable schemes.
Background in grant consulting, proposal writing, innovation advisory, business consulting, or funding strategy
Comfortable engaging with founders, researchers, innovation managers, and senior stakeholders
Entrepreneurial mindset and strong commercial curiosity
Experience generating business opportunities, developing client relationships, or managing accounts is a plus
Track record of delivering measurable results
We are particularly interested in candidates who understand both the technical and funding dimensions of innovation projects and want to play a more active role in growing business.
Sectors We Work In
Energy Transition & Clean Technologies
Sustainable Food & Bio-based Systems
Semiconductors & Advanced Electronics
Quantum Technologies & Photonics
Robotics & Automation
Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
Life Sciences & Health Technologies
What You'll Do
Build and develop relationships with innovative SMEs, scale-ups, universities, and research organizations
Identify high-potential innovation projects aligned with European funding opportunities
Generate and qualify new business opportunities
Lead commercial discussions with founders, executives, researchers, and innovation leaders
Collaborate closely with consultants and funding experts to create compelling client solutions
Negotiate agreements and successfully close new engagements
Contribute to the growth of Catalyze's Deep Tech & Sustainability portfolio
Deliver against clearly defined commercial objectives and revenue targets
What We Offer
Competitive base salary
Attractive performance-based bonus structure
Clear career progression towards senior commercial and leadership positions
Hybrid working model (2–3 days in the office)
27 vacation days plus 8% holiday allowance
Pension plan, commuting allowance, and lease bike scheme
Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
Exposure to Europe's most exciting innovation projects and ecosystems
Why This Role Stands Out
This is not a traditional sales role.
You will combine your understanding of innovation, technology, and funding with commercial ownership and business development responsibility.
At Catalyze, you will:
Help breakthrough innovations reach the market
Build strategic relationships across Europe's innovation ecosystem
Work with founders, researchers, and technology leaders
Drive growth in some of the world's most important emerging industries
Create measurable impact through innovation and funding
If you are ready to move beyond writing proposals and advising clients, and want to play a leading role in shaping the future of innovation, we'd love to hear from you.
If you are driven by commercial setting in innovation & funding space— we strongly encourage you to apply!
We are not seeking assistance from recruitment agencies at this time. Unsolicited approaches will not be considered.
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Questions about this vacancy?
Contact our recruiter
Keerthi Sri
020-3034309
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Catalyze
Joop Geesinkweg 167 1114 AB
Amsterdam-Duivendrecht
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Our recruitment process
Step 1
Apply
Step 2
Video Question
Did you make it through the first selection? We will invite you to upload a short video response.
Step 3
Introductory call
Our recruiter will schedule a Teams meeting for an introductory call.
Step 4
Assessment
For specific functions we test your writing and presentation skills.
Step 5
Face to face interview
You will be invited for a an interview at our office with your potential manager.
Step 6
Job Offer
Our recruiter will send you a job offer.
Step 7
Employment contract
After accepting the offer, you will receive the employment contract within 5 working days.
Step 8
Welcome on board!
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