Catalyze becomes Founding Partner of Netherlands Academy of Engineering (NAE) Partner Council

Amsterdam, 30 September 2025 – Catalyze Group is proud to announce it has joined the Netherlands Academy of Engineering as a Founding Partner of the NAE Partner Council.

Strengthening the Dutch innovation ecosystem

With this partnership, Catalyze joins forces with leading organizations including ASML, EQT Group, Vanderlande, Roland Berger, Thales, 4TU.Federation, the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (EZK), and the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW). Together, the Partner Council will work to strengthen the Dutch innovation ecosystem and accelerate the application of engineering and technology to meet the social and technological challenges of the future.

As innovation consultants in Life Sciences, Sustainability, Digitalisation, and Industrialisation, Catalyze contributes decades of experience in helping ambitious innovators secure non-dilutive funding and shape strategies that bring transformative solutions to market.

Catalyze & NAE comment on the partnership

“We are honored to be among the Founding Partners of the NAE Partner Council,” says Marlene Végh, Chief Executive Officer at Catalyze. “At Catalyze, we are deeply committed to advancing innovation that has meaningful impact on society. Joining NAE’s Partner Council allows us to collaborate with industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers to foster the engineering excellence needed to address today’s global challenges.”

“Welcoming Catalyze as a Founding Partner of the Netherlands Academy of Engineering highlights the spirit of trust and co-creation we want to foster.” comments Kirsten Steinbusch, NAE Fellow. “With partners like Catalyze, we can work together to advance the Dutch engineering and innovation ecosystem for the challenges and opportunities ahead.”

About the Netherlands Academy of Engineering (NAE)

The Netherlands Academy of Engineering (NAE) was established in 2023 to promote engineering excellence and strengthen the role of technology in tackling major societal challenges. NAE convenes leading engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and innovators across sectors, providing independent advice and fostering collaboration between science, industry, and government.

About Catalyze Group

Catalyze Group is a leading innovation consultancy dedicated to accelerating the success of ambitious innovators. With expertise across Life Sciences, Sustainability, Digitalisation, and Industrialisation, Catalyze provides end-to-end support in non-dilutive funding, strategy, and business consulting. Since its founding, Catalyze has secured over €2 billion in funding for meaningful innovation projects worldwide.