Session lead:

Koen Vermeer, Programme Manager Holland High Tech
Miekee Lam, Senior Innovation Policy Officer from Ministry of Economical Affairs

Looking for insights on how to advance a public-private partnership project? Join this session to explore how the National Technology Strategy (NTS) is creating new opportunities for collaboration and funding related to  the key enabling technologies.

You will receive an overview of the changing Dutch funding landscape for public-private partnerships within the PPS-I scheme (one of the key financing instruments for public-private partnerships) and the role of the NTS in it. With a focus on technologies relevant to health and other strategic sectors, this session offers valuable insights into the future funding landscape and how to position your research ideas for success.

The session combines the perspective from Holland Hightech with that of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, partners within the KIA for key enabling technologies.

Session Lead: 

Simone van der Plas, Knowledge Development Advisor at Viveon 

Academic Collaborative Centre Viveon is a partnership between Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) and 's Heeren Loo, a large care organization for people with intellectual disabilities. Since 2011, we have been working together on knowledge development and knowledge implementation. 

During our workshop, you will gain insight into the way we collaborate, how projects are initiated and developed, the outcomes they generate, how research findings are translated into practice, and the implications of this collaboration for fundraising and securing external funding. 

Using a case study and interactive working methods, you will explore the dynamics of an academic collaborative centre and its relationship with funding and resource acquisition. 

Session leads:

Lianne Bakkum, Assistant Professor in Clinical and Family Studies, VU
Sven Askes, Assistant Professor in the PhotoConversion Materials (PCM) section

What does it actually take to secure early-career funding? In this session, Sven Askes and Lianne Bakkum share their personal journeys and honest experiences from applying for the ERC Starting Grant (Sven) and Veni (Lianne). Moving beyond writing guidelines, we focus on the realities behind the scenes: developing research ideas, handling broad review panels, preparing for interviews, and navigating time constraints, setbacks, and expectations. We will discuss insights on taking risks, dealing with rejection, and staying grounded throughout the process. Join us for an open exchange of experiences and practical insights for early-career researchers.