Freelance WBSO Specialist

ppFreelance WBSO Specialist – Software ICT /p pFreelance | Remote | Netherlands | Start Q4 2026 /p pDo you have extensive experience with WBSO applications for software and ICT projects and the technical expertise to critically assess complex software development? /p pCatalyze is looking for an experienced Freelance WBSO Specialist – Software ICT to strengthen our team during key WBSO periods and provide specialist support throughout the year. /p pWe are specifically looking for an independent professional who already knows WBSO inside out. You should be able to review software‑related applications, identify whether projects meet the requirements for technically new software, challenge and strengthen the technical content, and support our consultants and clients in discussions with “Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland” (RVO). /p pDemonstrable WBSO experience with software or ICT projects is a firm requirement for this assignment. /p h3What will you do? /h3 pReview strengthen WBSO applications /p pCritically review software‑related WBSO applications and strengthen the technical content, ensuring that technical bottlenecks, development challenges and proposed solutions are clearly and convincingly described. /p h3Assess WBSO eligibility for software RD /h3 pEvaluate whether software projects meet the WBSO requirements for technically new software and advise our consultants and clients on eligibility, positioning and technical substantiation. /p h3Provide specialist WBSO support /h3 pSupport responses to technical questions from RVO and, where needed, join client discussions, conduct technical intakes and help structure applications for new software and ICT clients. /p pYou will work independently as a specialist alongside Catalyze consultants and engage directly with clients and their technical teams when required. /p h3What do you bring? /h3 pWe are looking for an experienced independent WBSO professional who can contribute from day one without requiring WBSO training or extensive guidance from our side. /p h3You bring: /h3 ulliDemonstrable and substantial experience with WBSO applications for software and ICT projects – this is a firm requirement. /liliIn‑depth knowledge of WBSO requirements for technically new software and how these are assessed by RVO. /liliStrong software and IT knowledge, enabling you to understand complex development projects and engage confidently with CTOs, software developers, architects and other technical specialists. /liliProven ability to identify and articulate technical bottlenecks, technical newness and software-development approaches. /liliExperience reviewing and strengthening WBSO applications written by others. /liliExperience supporting responses to technical questions from RVO. /liliThe ability to assess critically whether a project genuinely qualifies for WBSO rather than simply trying to fit a project into the scheme. /liliStrong analytical, interviewing, writing and communication skills. /liliProfessional proficiency in Dutch, both written and spoken. /liliThe ability to work independently in a freelance capacity and deliver high‑quality work with limited supervision. /liliExperience participating in RVO discussions, audits or assessments related to software WBSO projects would be a strong advantage. /li /ul h3Software ICT expertise /h3 pYou should have sufficient technical depth to understand how software is developed and to identify where genuine technical development challenges lie. /p h3Relevant expertise may include areas such as: /h3 ulliSoftware architecture and software engineering /liliArtificial Intelligence Machine Learning /liliAdvanced algorithms and data processing /liliSaaS and software platforms /liliCloud and distributed systems /liliCybersecurity /liliAPIs, databases and systems integration /liliAutomation and intelligent systems /liliIoT and connected technologies /liliHigh-performance or scalable computing /liliOther software‑intensive technologies /li /ul pYou do not necessarily need to be a software developer yourself, but you should be t echnically strong enough to challenge experienced software teams and assess whether their development work meets WBSO requirements. /p h3Availability /h3 pWe are ideally looking for someone who can start in Q4 2026. /p pOur main requirement is during the November–December WBSO peak, leading up to the 20 December deadline. We therefore expect increased capacity to be required during this period. Additional support may be needed throughout the year, particularly between February and May, when we receive questions and follow‑up requests from RVO. /p pThe assignment is fully remote, and the required capacity will vary depending on our project pipeline and WBSO deadlines. We are therefore looking for an independent consultant who values flexibility and is interested in building a recurring collaboration with Catalyze, rather than a fixed full‑time assignment. /p h3Why work with Catalyze? /h3 pCatalyze is