Innovation Brokers

Navied Tavakolly

Navied Tavakolly is an innovation broker with a strong focus on the circular economy in (high-tech) production environments. His knowledge, extensive experience and extensive network make him a valuable sparring partner for innovative SMEs that strive for sustainable solutions.

Navied's expertise lies primarily in the field of circular innovation, where he focuses on developing new products, matching business models and implementing sustainable production processes. He has a keen eye for opportunities offered by the transition to a circular economy and helps companies to take advantage of these opportunities.

As a program manager at KIA CE (knowledge and innovation agenda for the circular economy), he frequently works with innovative SMEs to be able to incorporate current innovation themes into the agenda and to develop matching financing instruments (subsidies) for this. In addition, he guides and stimulates consortium formation for the circular calls and tenders that are opened by KIA CE and the KIC partners.

In his role as innovation broker at Holland Hightech, Navied can best be involved in:

• Identifying and specifying circular innovation opportunities
• Developing circular products and services
• Exploring new market opportunities and strategies within the circular economy
• Setting up partnerships for circular innovation projects
• Finding financing options for circular initiatives

Navied's approach is characterized by a combination of strategic insight and practical support. He not only helps companies formulate their circular ambitions, but also with the concrete implementation thereof. His experience in project management and product development enables him to guide companies from idea to market introduction.