I support companies in software and industrial product development with their WBSO, Innovation Box and DEI+ applications. With a background in Industrial Design and Human-Technology Interaction, I approach funding opportunities from a technical perspective and translate the language of engineers and designers into the language of the Dutch Enterprise Agency (RVO).
Daphne
Consultant Innovation
Bridging the gap between technology and funding schemes
As an Innovation Consultant, I support companies in software and industrial product development with their funding applications. My focus is on WBSO, the Innovation Box and DEI+, translating technical developments into applications that are both compelling in substance and aligned with the requirements of the funding scheme.
With a technical background, including studies in Industrial Design (TU Eindhoven), Psychology & Technology (ICT focus) and an international MSc programme in Milan, I can quickly connect with R&D teams. Where entrepreneurs often talk about their products in functional terms, I help translate that language into the technical language RVO is looking for. That is where many companies can gain the most.
“ Daphne's vision
My perspective on funding
The most persistent challenge I encounter is a mismatch between business language and RVO language. Companies tend to talk about their products in functional terms: what they do, what they deliver and how they benefit the user. RVO, on the other hand, wants to know what is technically new, what challenges are involved and which potential solutions have been explored.
My role is to bridge that gap. By understanding the technology together with engineers and designers first, and only then building the application, we create a story that is both technically sound and makes the most of the funding scheme. With my background in Industrial Design and Human-Technology Interaction, this is exactly the field I enjoy working in most.
Daphne Vermeer
Consultant Innovation
- Amsterdam
Subsidies
Background
- Sectors
- Software, Manufacturing
- Education
- MSc Industrial Design (TU Eindhoven)
Want to know what’s possible?
I’m happy to help you explore the possibilities of WBSO, the Innovation Box or DEI+ for your software or product innovation. Feel free to get in touch for an initial, no-obligation conversation.