Wanted: researchers to build a business in
safety and the energy transition

We support promising researchers like you
with a two year fellowship. Let’s turn your
breakthrough research into a business.

Our offer to you

The Faculty of Impact transforms scientific breakthroughs into real-world impact. We offer a two-year fellowship for researchers from Dutch institutes to turn their research into impactful ventures — whether profit or non-profit.

Our new Call focuses on the five themes of mission-driven innovation policy: Agriculture, Circular Economy, Energy, Health, and Safety.

Each time, we prioritize two themes. This round emphasizes Safety and Energy. That means we expect to fund:

  • Five proposals within Safety
  • Five proposals within Energy
  • Three proposals within Agriculture, Circular Economy and Health

Build 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.

Click on the fellows to hear their stories.

Who can apply?

Faculty of Impact is for researchers that work at a Dutch public research institute like a university, a university of applied sciences, an academic hospital (UMC) or other organization.

And of course your innovative company will have a big impact on society.

“I was very pleasantly surprised by the presentation from the Faculty of Impact startups, as they had all thought carefully about the market, go-to-market strategy, revenue model, and their growth plan.”

Constantijn Van Oranje-Nassau

Member of the Investment Committee at the Dutch National Growth Fund

Book a webinar

You can book webinars with different themes. Join the one that suits your needs, or all of them!

Webinar 1: Faculty of Impact Introduction & FAQ

13th of February, 13:00 – 14:00 on Zoom

This webinar people from Faculty of Impact and NWO will tell you about FOI – how it will help you make an impact and build a business. We will also address FAQ’s and other questions you have.

Webinar 2: Faculty of Impact Introduction & FAQ

15th of March, 16:00 – 17:00 on Zoom

This webinar people from Faculty of Impact and NWO will tell you about FOI – how it will help you make an impact and build a business. We will also address FAQ’s and other questions you have.

Webinar 3: Faculty of Impact Introduction & FAQ

20th of March, 10:00 – 11:00 on Zoom

This webinar people from Faculty of Impact and NWO will tell you about FOI – how it will help you make an impact and build a business. We will also address FAQ’s and other questions you have.

Webinar 4: Proposal Writing Tips & FAQ

1st of April, 13:00 – 14:00 on Zoom

This webinar people from Faculty of Impact are present to guide you through the writing of your proposal, and show helpful tips and tricks on how to optimize your chances. We will also address FAQ’s and other questions you have.

Webinar 5: Proposal Writing Tips & FAQ

16th of April, 11:00 – 12:00 on Zoom

This webinar people from Faculty of Impact are present to guide you through the writing of your proposal, and show helpful tips and tricks on how to optimize your chances. We will also address FAQ’s and other questions you have.

Webinar 6: Proposal Writing Tips & FAQ

20th of April, 13:00 – 14:00 on Zoom

This webinar people from Faculty of Impact are present to guide you through the writing of your proposal, and show helpful tips and tricks on how to optimize your chances. We will also address FAQ’s and other questions you have.

Now it’s your time

Applications are now open. The new group of
fellows will start spring 2026.
We can’t wait to see what you’ll do.

DEADLINE IS IN JUNE 3 2025