Make an impact as a business developer
Are you looking for a challenging position as a business developer, acting as a strategic connector between technological innovation and market application? This is your chance to contribute to groundbreaking innovations that change the world and to apply your expertise to strengthening the earning power of the Netherlands. Make your mark on our time and become a time setter.
Become a time setter
This is our time. The time to work on innovative solutions for a safe, healthy and sustainable world. At TNO, together with driven colleagues, you turn knowledge into concrete innovations or new ventures that truly make a difference, by combining the power of science and entrepreneurship. This is your time, whether you are just graduating and eager to deepen your expertise, or an experienced professional ready for the next step. As a business developer at TNO, you make a difference every day for organisations, for society and for the future.
Business Developer at TNO
Whether you are working on national security, AI, health, or the energy transition and a better climate using the latest technologies from our experts, at TNO you contribute to solutions for a wide range of societal challenges.
You are the vital link between technological innovation and market application. As a business developer at TNO, you help new ecosystems emerge. You bring together parties that would not otherwise connect and create space for innovations that move the Netherlands and Europe forward.
Your goal? To secure new research assignments or engage organisations in ongoing research. Above all, you translate TNO’s knowledge and innovations into concrete value propositions and revenue models. Thanks to you, future clients recognise the value of innovation and are willing to invest in it. Together, we bring our innovative technologies to market.
A typical day
A typical working day as a business developer at TNO is varied and intellectually challenging. Your activities may include:
- analysing market and technology trends
- discussing joint innovation projects with companies
- developing value propositions and business cases
- building consortia for national and European programmes
- strategic consultations with research departments
- presenting new opportunities to internal and external stakeholders
Why work at TNO?
In addition to excellent, flexible working conditions and strong development opportunities, TNO offers a professional and innovative working environment, with leading experts as your colleagues.
Applicable innovation for societal impact
Why work at TNO
Innovation is crucial in realising a secure, sustainable, healthy and digital society. But innovation only has impact if applied at large scale. At TNO we work on truly impactful innovations that contribute to the sustainable well-being and prosperity of society.
More impact through entrepreneurship
Why work at TNO
At TNO, you contribute every day to groundbreaking innovations that change the world. Sometimes, these innovations evolve into companies (spin-offs) through which we bring our knowledge directly to the market. In this way, as a TNO employee, you actively contribute to strengthening the earning capacity of The Netherlands.
Working with the best experts
Why work at TNO
At TNO, you work in a multidisciplinary team of experts who support and strengthen each other. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and full support for your personal and professional development.
Time setter stories
‘TNO has a great deal to offer internationally. Not only in technology, but also in developing business models for scaling up.’
‘Entrepreneurs are driven, talented people with a desire to make the world a better place. So are the people who work at TNO.’
‘I believe it is important to contribute to a sustainable world, something that is bigger than just myself.’