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Our experts for your success<\/h1>\nProfessionell | Engagiert | Menschlich<\/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<\/h2>\nCEO - Experte für österreichische, europäische und internationale Förderungen<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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verma@dharma-funding.solutions<\/h3>\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.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Robert Leder<\/h2>\nCOO - Chief Operating Officer<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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leder@dharma-funding.solutions<\/h3>\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.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Dr. Gerhard Fresacher<\/h2>\nSenior Consultant<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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contact@dharma-funding.solutions<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a>

Responsible for optimization of investment strategies, financial planning & controlling, circular economy, company valuation, market and competitor analysis.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Dr. Dipl.-Ing. Jawwad Zafar<\/h2>\nSenior Innovation Consultant<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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With a PhD in electrical engineering 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<\/h2>\nSenior Innovation & Business Consultant<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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teja@dharma-funding.solutions<\/h3>\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.<\/h2>\nSenior Innovation & Business Consultant<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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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.<\/div><\/div>
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Dimitry Kanunikov, MSc.<\/h2>\nSenior Innovation Consultant<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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eu@dharma-funding.solutions<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a>
As a specialist in the development of logistics technology projects, Dimitry Kanunikov supports EU and French projects.<\/div><\/div>
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Klaus F\u00f6rster, M.Tech.<\/h2>\nSenior Innovation & Business Consultant<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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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.

Support for hardware, medical and electromechanical projects at Dharma.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Vanessa Walenta, MA.<\/h2>\nBusiness and Innovation Consultant<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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walenta@dharma-funding.solutions<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a>

Master's degree in International Business & Management, from the Management Center Innsbruck (MCI)

It 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.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Emily Thornhill, BA.<\/h2>\nInnovation Consultant<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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thornhill@dharma-funding.solutions<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a>

Degree in international business administration in Vienna and is enthusiastic about AI, ML and automation software.

She specializes in Austrian funding, especially for FFG and AWS, and leads the team in the development of FFG projects.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Anastasia Halmer, BA.<\/h2>\nBusiness and Innovation Consultant<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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halmer@dharma-funding.solutions<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a>
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Anastasia hat einen Bachelor-Abschluss in Business Management mit Schwerpunkt International Business an der Webster Private University in Wien, einen Entrepreneur-Lizenz-Abschluss an dem Sacré Coeur in Wien und eine Leidenschaft für KI, maschinelles Lernen und Automatisierungstechnologien. Sie ist insbesondere spezialisiert auf österreichische Fördermittel, insbesondere auf FFG und AWS Fördermittel und ist Expertin in der Projektkonzipierung & Entwicklung von FFG-Projekten.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Haris Karabasic<\/h2>\nBusiness & Innovation Consultant<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Karabasic@dharma-funding.solutions<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a>
Mittels seiner kaufm\u00e4nnischen Ausbildung, mit einem Schwerpunkt im Digital Business Bereich, unterst\u00fctzt er Unternehmen bei der Bew\u00e4ltigung von Innovationsherausforderungen. Mit strategischem Weitblick, Marktkenntnissen und technologischem Verst\u00e4ndnis identifiziert er Wachstumschancen, f\u00f6rdert Kreativit\u00e4t und sorgt daf\u00fcr, dass Unternehmen in sich wandelnden M\u00e4rkten wettbewerbsf\u00e4hig bleiben.<\/div><\/div>
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Mahmoud Elkasabgi<\/h2>\nInnovation Consultant<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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elkasabgi@dharma-funding.solutions<\/h3>\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.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Mag. Dr. Martin Veigl<\/h2>\nCustomer Happiness Expert<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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veigl@dharma-funding.solutions<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>
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Florian Silberschneider, MA.<\/h2>\nBusiness & Innovation Consultant<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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silberschneider@dharma-funding.solutions<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a>

Durch seinen Bachelor Abschluss in Unternehmensführung, an der FH Wien der WKW, und seinem Masterabschluss in Digital Entrepreneurship, an der FH Joanneum in Graz, bringt der sportbegeisterte Florian mittlerweile seit mehreren Jahren wirtschaftliches Knowhow und Leidenschaft ins Team, wenn es darum geht, Projekt- und Startup-Ideen zu konzeptionieren und auszufeilen.<\/p>\n

Neben seiner Spezialisierung auf FFG-Projekte unterstützt er das Team auch bei Förderantragsstellungen für die AWS und WAW.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Stefan Matl, BA. MA.<\/h2>\nRechnung und Finanzen<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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matl@dharma-funding.solutions<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a>

As a graduate of the KFU in Graz, he is responsible for accounting at Dharma.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Tamara Maria Mag.<\/h2>\nSenior Office and Accounting Manager<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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contact@dharma-funding.solutions<\/h3>\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.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Steluta Lacramioara Marcu<\/h2>\nOffice Management<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Judith Sophia Petermann<\/h2>\nPersonal Assistant<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Enrico Cozzoni<\/h2>\nSenior Innovation Consultant<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Dharma Funding Solutions in figures<\/div><\/div>
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Rosanna Augello<\/h2>\nBusiness & Innovation Consultant<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Sophia Mittendorfer, MA<\/h2>\nBusiness Development Manager<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Sophie holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Vienna and a Master’s degree in International Marketing from Schellhammer Business School in Spain. As a Business Development Manager, she combines her expertise in international communication and marketing with a strong interest in innovation and funding opportunities. She specializes in identifying relevant Austrian and European funding programs and supports companies in finding suitable funding opportunities for their innovation and growth initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Felix Brandstätter<\/h2>\nBusiness Developement Manager<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Felix, with education in Business from Campus 02, works as a business development manager. His work focuses on identifying suitable funding opportunities for companies and their innovation and growth initiatives. Through his studies and his personal involvement in sustainability, he also brings a strong interest in innovative, forward-looking, and sustainable projects.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Dharma Funding Solutions in figures<\/h2>\nErreicht durch innovative Unternehmen wie Ihres<\/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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