During her studies in International Business at the Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen, Verena developed a passion for grant consultancy. This led to an internship within an INTERREG project, a thesis on European grants, and ultimately a career in this sector. Her drive is to understand clients’ needs and find suitable grants.

As a junior consultant within the Innovation team at Ignite Group, Verena focuses on various schemes, including the WBSO, SLIM, MIT H, and EIA. Her dedication lies in supporting companies to foster innovation and promote growth through effective grant solutions.