Accelerating Innovation in Life Science & Sustainability
Expert guidance in R&D strategy and non-dilutive funding to help you scale without sacrificing equity.
Services
We translate your clinical, sustainability, and commercialization goals into a sequenced portfolio of non-dilutive calls with clear timing, effort, and probability scores.
Dedicated bid writer support to craft narratives, budgets, and evidence packages that resonate with evaluators.
From consortium design, product positioning, to KPIs and exploitation plans, we architect projects that satisfy complex agency requirements end to end.
Independent review that mirrors evaluator criteria to stress-test your submission before it lands on the portal.
Build in-house proficiency with modular workshops covering strategy, writing, financials, and consortium management for non-dilutive funding.
Align science, ESG, and commercialization pillars into a roadmap that yields tangible R&D results and accelerates progress.
'The Third Solution' works with Innovative Start-ups, Scale-ups, SMEs, accelerators and Academics.
I have a PhD in medical physiology and 5 years of experience as a consultant in life science & health, offering services within this field for grants and incentives for fundamental research up to late-phase clinical trials for drug development, and everything in between.
I have 6 years of experience in consultancy and innovation management in the Protein Transition, Energy Transition, Circular Economy, and Bio-based materials, and within this, I offer services for grants and incentives for R&D, piloting, scale-up, and market validation.
Why us?
Applying for a grant independently often becomes a headache due to a lack of experience and sparring partners, discussions about the desired quality standard, and quickly getting lost in complexity and rules.
You unnecessarily make mistakes yourself that result in time loss and frustration, and ultimately lower the quality.
A consultancy firm specializing in grants sometimes offers a solution. But consultancy firms focus on quantity ('churn'). Clients are brought in by seniors or business development, but the work is often performed by juniors to keep margins high. This can lead to mediocre quality, inefficient use of hours, and frustration. A good consultant is the exception rather than the rule.
You have a strong need for senior expertise and depth. Someone who understands what you are saying, quickly grasps data, and can build upon a solid foundation. At "The Third Solution," you always work with the founder, an experienced professional with experience as a Senior Consultant and Team Lead in consulting, and Innovation and R&D manager in a start-up.
Our Philosophy
The first solution or narrative for a project is often too complex or convoluted to be truly convincing. The second iteration or solution tends to oversimplify the story, missing the crucial details that make the difference in deeptech. It is then perseverance and digging deeper that brings out a third solution, resulting in a winning narrative.
The word 'Synergy' is most often used in a way that does not add meaning. But as brought forward by Stephen Covey, as one of the 7 Habits of highly effective people, looking for a third alternative that satisfies all stakeholders creates tangible synergy that brings out quality. This may take extra effort, but is always worth it.
"Not your idea, nor my idea, but the third alternative; a superior synthesis where quality and results are better, without compromise." - Stephen Covey
Ready to go
Schedule a 30-minute discovery call to discuss your funding pipeline, project idea, and how I can help.