Wanted: researchers to build a business
We are the Faculty of Impact of the Netherlands. Our work: turn science into impact. We do that by supporting promising researchers of Dutch research institutes with a two year fellowship. Two years to turn breakthrough research into a business. But not just any business, for us it’s about a business with big impact. And for the record: a non-profit is a business too.
We are looking for you.
We help you turn your research into a business with impact.
We do that through funding, a world-class entrepreneurship program and coaching.
Through our network you can find a fit between your solution and a real world problem.
Curious? Read on!
Combine world-class academic institutions with a powerful entrepreneurial drive and you get a generation of tech companies that can impact our societal challenges. That’s why we support Faculty of Impact.
Constantijn van Oranje, TechleapFaculty of Impact gives researchers a unique opportunity. They’ll get the time, resources and support to increase the societal impact of their work.
Mirjam van Praag, Voorzitter College van Bestuur, Vrije UniversiteitWe give researchers 2 years in a trusted community where they can explore and develop their ideas to the next stage.
Pieter Duisenberg, Chairman, Universities of the NetherlandsBuild like our fellows
We support your work with a world class entrepreneurship program. Apart from your salary you get:
- Training in business, finance, marketing, negotiations, building a team, how to talk to customers and much more.
- Dedicated mentors that help you take on new challenges.
- A strong community of like-minded fellows.
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