The Netherlands enterprise agency (RVO): helps entrepreneurs and organisations to invest, develop and expand their businesses and projects both in the Netherlands and abroad. RVO hosts the National Contact Points for Horizon Europe.
Laura Platenkamp
As National Contact Point for the Horizon Europe Climate Programs (cluster 5), Laura offers advice and support to Dutch organizations interested in these programs. Laura is also the contact point at RVO for the 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission of the European Commission and the Mission on Climate Adaptation. Laura works with Dutch national, regional and local parties to set up governance structures and activities. Laura also advises on funding opportunities and the implementation of these missions.
Achim Eberspaecher
Senior advisor energy research and innovation. Horizon Europe National Contact Point for Energy. Achiem advises on calls from the Horizon Europe Climate, Energy, Mobility and Euratom work programs and the GlobalStars call with Brazil 2023/24. He accompanies applications from initial conception to submission. Achim is (co-)representative of the Netherlands in European bodies. He coordinates a Eureka-Call on transport infrastructure for hydrogen and is committed to Dutch energy policy, especially in cooperation with Germany. He coordinates innovation missions to Germany, Brazil and India.
Saske Hoving
As a senior consultant, Saskia helps companies, knowledge institutes, universities, governments and non-profit organizations develop international innovation projects. These contribute to solving social issues around the themes of agriculture and horticulture, food, food system and the biobased industry. This support consists of advice on financing, strategic consortium formation, mission-driven innovation and system innovation. As national contact person for Horizon Europe cluster 6 and Research Infrastructures, Saskia is the link between Horizon Europe program participants and the European Commission.
Suraj Jamge
As advisor at RVO for EU research and innovation programs, Suraj provides comprehensive support to help navigate the complexities of EU programs, partnerships, missions and initiatives in Agri, Food, Bio-economy and the Natural Environment. Whether you are an innovative entrepreneur, researcher, a company or an organization looking for funding and collaboration opportunities to maximize the impact of your innovation, Suraj can help you identify the right programs, facilitate matchmaking and develop successful projects.