You are business oriented and have a background in a particular technical field. You understand the academic research environment and/or the (high tech) industry business world. In addition, practical knowledge about developments in a certain sector or field. Your extensive, strong and warm network and knowledge of the National and European subsidy landscape enables you to find and attract funding and subsidies.
With your proactive, practical and entrepreneurial attitude and your drive to achieve results, you contribute to the success and growth of The Gate.
Furthermore we expect the following qualifications:
- Master degree preferably in a technical discipline or at least a proven and above average interest/ affinity with a certain technical field.
- 10-15 years relevant working experience : in funding opportunities (grants, subsidy, contract research, third flow of funds, third tier funding), project development, setting up businesses (startups, spinoffs, incubators etc.)
- Familiar with the (academic) world of innovation, knowledge valorization and technology transfer.
- Strong in stakeholder management.
- Excellent proficiency in the Dutch and English language, orally as well as in writing.
- You are flexible and can work under deadline pressure.
- As a person you are goal-oriented, proactive, organized, hands-on, reliable and considered a recognized sparring partner. Also, you have a feel for organizational sensitivity.