01.
Project Developer
02.
Fund Manager

Geerten

Eijkelenboom

03.
Innovation Advisor
04.
Theatre Director

Geerten

Eijkelenboom

01.
Project Developer
02.
Fund Manager
03.
Innovation Advisor
04.
Theatre Director

About

Me

Strategic Thinker

Turns complex challenges into clear strategies and actionable roadmaps.

Connector Between Sectors

Bridges public, private, and creative sectors to drive impactful collaboration.

Project & Process Lead

Leads complex projects from concept to execution with structure and clarity.

Creative Storytelling

Applies narrative thinking to innovation, communication, and change.

15+ years

of experience in innovation, digital infrastructure, and energy transition

Services — How Geerten

Can Be Hired

Project & Process Management

Leading complex projects
Bringing structure and clarity
Stakeholder and environment management

Fund Management & Financing

Assessing project proposals
Strategic guidance
Positioning and communication for funds

Innovation & Policy Advisory

Developing programs and strategic initiatives
Connecting government, business, and society
Advising on digital infrastructure & energy transition

Concept & Proposal Development

Creative strategy and concept shaping
Translating ambitions into actionable plans
Writing national and EU-level project proposals

Executive & Creative

Experience

2017 – Present

Fund Manager — Fonds Nieuwe Doen Groningen

Managed 400+ financing projects
Positioning & PR
Strategic alignment with the province
Process evaluation & reporting

Project Manager RIG / IAG4 — Province of Groningen

Large investment project coordination
Cross-sector collaboration
Innovation and employment impact

2014 – 2017

2012 – 2015

Director — Rotterdam
Internet Valley

Coached 60+ start-ups
Community & brand development
Led a team of 10

Innovation Advisor — Nederland BreedbandLand

Scaling national broadband projects
Cross-sector collaboration
Innovation and employment impact

2006 – 2009

2006 – 2022

Fund Manager — Stichting Telematica Drenthe

Advising and financing ICT start-ups
15 successful investments

Project Leader / Concept Developer — Various Programs

Key projects:

EU iCapital Award (2nd place EU)
Interreg PITS / GreCOR
Drenthe.nl Portal
Virtual Service Desks Overijssel
Fibre infrastructure for Emmen industrial areas

2006 – Present

2017 – Present

Fund Manager — Fonds Nieuwe Doen Groningen

Managed 400+ financing projects
Positioning & PR
Strategic alignment with the province
Process evaluation & reporting

2014 – 2017

Project Manager RIG / IAG4 — Province of Groningen

Large investment project coordination
Cross-sector collaboration
Innovation and employment impact

2012 – 2015

Director — Rotterdam Internet Valley

Coached 60+ start-ups
Community & brand development
Led a team of 10

2006 – 2009

Innovation Advisor — Nederland BreedbandLand

Scaling national broadband projects
Cross-sector collaboration
Innovation and employment impact

2006 – 2022

Fund Manager — Stichting Telematica Drenthe

Advising and financing ICT start-ups
15 successful investments

2006 – Present

Project Leader / Concept Developer — Various Programs

Key projects:

EU iCapital Award (2nd place EU)
Interreg PITS / GreCOR
Drenthe.nl Portal
Virtual Service Desks Overijssel
Fibre infrastructure for Emmen industrial areas

Theatre

Directing

Directing Style

Theatre Services

Let’s Shape the

I am always open to new challenges where strategic thinking meets artistic storytelling. Whether it’s a large-scale production or a visionary project, let’s connect to discuss how we can bring meaningful ideas to life.

Future Together

Let’s Talk

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