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Our experts for your success<\/h1>\nProfessional | Committed | Human<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Dharma Funding Solutions offers you a synergy of expertise in engineering, finance, business, impact innovation, legal expertise and marketing.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Dr. Vijay K. Verma<\/h1>\nCEO - Austria's leading expert for Austrian, European and international fundings<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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verma@dharma-funding.solutions<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a>

With a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from VUB Belgium and a specialization in renewable energy and environmental technologies, Dr. Verma has been developing highly innovative, deeply technical and research-oriented projects for over 18 years.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Robert Leder<\/h1>\nCOO - Chief Operating Officer<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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leder@dharma-funding.solutions<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a>
He founded his first start-up at the age of 22 in Munich and built up other companies in Vienna. Sales has always been an important aspect in his self-employment and with the experience of 10 years of start-up life, he supports Dharma in this as well as in marketing and business development.<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Dr. Gerhard Fresacher<\/h1>\nSenior Consultant<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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contact@dharma-funding.solutions<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a>
Responsible for optimization of investment strategies, financial planning & controlling, circular economy, company valuation, market and competitor analysis.<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Dr. Dipl.-Ing. Jawwad Zafar<\/h1>\nSenior Innovation Consultant<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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zafar@dharma-funding.solutions<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a>
With a PhD in electrical engineering\u00a0<\/span>from ULB-Belgium, Dr. Zafar has more than 12 years of professional experience in the development of various international EU projects. At Dharma, he supports European and international projects.<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Dipl.-Ing. Puneet Teja<\/h1>\nSenior Innovation & Business Consultant<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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teja@dharma-funding.solutions<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a>
Puneet is a technology and business analyst with more than 25 years of experience in various industries, including the pharmaceutical, telecom and financial sectors. He works with teams at all levels to help solve technical, administrative and people-related problems. He has extensive experience in requirements gathering and ensures that the resulting solution meets the business objectives. One of his specializations is company valuation.<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Prof(FH). David Martinez Llanos, MBA.<\/h1>\nSenior Innovation & Business Consultant<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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llanos@dharma-funding.solutions<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a>
With a Masters in Entrepreneurship & Innovation from the University of Cambridge, David Martinez Llanos has more than 20 years of professional experience in the development and management of innovation projects. With his extensive experience in innovation management, product development and general management, he supports the development of EU and Spanish projects.<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Dimitry Kanunikov, MSc.<\/h1>\nSenior Innovation Consultant<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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eu@dharma-funding.solutions<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a>
As a specialist in the development of logistics technology projects, Dimitry Kanunikov supports EU and French projects.<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Klaus F\u00f6rster, M.Tech.<\/h1>\nSenior Innovation & Business Consultant<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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eu@dharma-funding.solutions<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a>

Over 10 years of experience in quality responsibility for international development projects in the field of medical devices (class 1 and 2). Responsible for the transfer of quality parameters into series production (supplier control, process and product optimization) of Philips Consumer Lifestyle International B.V.<\/span>
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\nSupport for hardware, medical and electromechanical projects at Dharma.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Vanessa Walenta, MA.<\/h1>\nBusiness and Innovation Consultant<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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walenta@dharma-funding.solutions<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a>

Master's degree in International Business & Management, from the Management Center Innsbruck (MCI)<\/span>
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\nIt supports innovative start-ups in the concept development of their projects within the framework of FFG and aws funding. She also heads the team of junior consultants.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Emily Thornhill, BA.<\/h1>\nInnovation Consultant<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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thornhill@dharma-funding.solutions<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a>

Degree in international business administration in Vienna and is enthusiastic about AI, ML and automation software.<\/span>
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\nShe specializes in Austrian funding, especially for FFG and AWS, and leads the team in the development of FFG projects.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Anastasia Halmer, BA.<\/h1>\nBusiness and Innovation Consultant<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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halmer@dharma-funding.solutions<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a>
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Anastasia holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management with a focus on International Business from Webster Private University in Vienna, an Entrepreneur License degree from Sacré Coeur in Vienna and a passion for AI, machine learning and automation technologies. She is particularly specialized in Austrian funding, especially FFG and AWS funding and is an expert in project conception & development of FFG projects.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Mahmoud Elkasabgi<\/h1>\nInnovation Consultant<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Through his commercial education, with a focus on the Digital Business sector, he assists companies in tackling innovation challenges. With strategic foresight, market knowledge, and technological understanding, he identifies growth opportunities, fosters creativity, and ensures that companies remain competitive in evolving markets.<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Haris Karabasic<\/h1>\n Business and Innovation Consultant<\/em><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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karabasic@dharma-funding.solutions<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a>
Thanks to his commercial training, he is one of the brightest minds when it comes to generating \"meaning\" from different data. He supports several projects such as competitor analysis, market search, price model optimization and project concept development.<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Mag. Tamara Maria<\/h1>\nSenior Office and Accounting Manager<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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contact@dharma-funding.solutions<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a>
With an interpleural background and more than 10 years of experience, she supports projects related to processes and operational optimization. She also heads the accounting and bookkeeping team for Dharma's international activities.<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Mag. Stefan Matl, BA. MA.<\/h1>\nRechnung und Finanzen<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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matl@dharma-funding.solutions<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a>
As a graduate of the KFU in Graz, he is responsible for accounting at Dharma.<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Steluta Lacramioara Marcu<\/h1>\nOffice Management<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Mag. Dr. Martin Veigl<\/h1>\nCustomer Happiness Expert<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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veigl@dharma-funding.solutions<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>
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Florian Silberschneider, BA.<\/h1>\nBusiness and Innovation Consultant<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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silberschneider@dharma-funding.solutions<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a>

With his Bachelor's degree in Business Management from FH Wien der WKW and his parallel Master's degree in Digital Entrepreneurship, Florian brings general business knowledge and passion to the team when it comes to conceptualizing and refining project and startup ideas.

He supports the team with funding applications for the FFG, AWS and WAW.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Judith Sophia Petermann<\/h1>\nPersonal Assistant<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Enrico Cozzoni<\/h1>\nSenior Innovation Consultant <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Enrico Cozzoni is a materials and process engineer specialised in advanced and sustainable materials, circular technologies, and IP for deep-tech and green innovation. At Dharma Funding Solutions, he supports clients on Horizon Europe and EIC projects, aligning technology, IP, and funding strategies. With senior R&D and innovation leadership roles at Pangaia Materials Science, Grado Zero Espace, Borsoi Group, BEES, and FreyZein, he connects cutting-edge materials research with scalable, investment- and funding-ready industrial projects.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Rosanna Augello<\/h1>\nBusiness & Innovation Consultant<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Dharma Funding Solutions in figures<\/h1>\nAchieved through innovative companies like yours<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Funding quota<\/p><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

With a promotion rate of around 80%, we are among the absolute leaders. For many companies, the first promotion is often just the beginning.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Locations<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

At a total of 5 European locations, we support our clients with subsidies, project and corporate financing, the development of new markets and much more.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Employees<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/span>40+ employees take care of solutions at 5 different locations. Thanks to our strong team, we always guarantee high quality and professionalism.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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