Funding & Project Manager, 13+ years in public funding. Focus on operational project support, implementation, reporting and coordination of Horizon Europe projects, linking organic breeding, biodiversity and multi-actor innovation.
ReinSaat – Partner for resilient, biodiversity-driven organic seed systems in Europe ReinSaat is a pioneering organic breeding company with 27 years of expertise in breeding open-pollinated vegetable, herb & flower seeds. We develop open pollinated organic vegetable, herbs & flowers seeds tailored for sustainable, climate-resilient agriculture and food systems. With a portfolio of over 850 varieties, ReinSaat actively contributes to safeguarding agrobiodiversity and strengthening seed sovereignty across Europe. Our varieties are GMO-free, reproducible and adapted to diverse and challenging climatic conditions. Located in Austria, ReinSaat operates a 30-hectare biodynamic farm including greenhouse facilities, employs around 50 staff from 10 countries, and covers the entire value chain – from breeding and cultivation to seed production, processing, quality testing and global distribution. Modern infrastructure includes advanced seed processing systems and laboratory facilities for testing germination capacity and seed vigour, ensuring highest quality standards. A key strength is our international propagation network (60 companies, 9 countries) supporting seed production through longstanding partnerships, enabling scalable, high-quality seed multiplication and strong European collaboration structures. ReinSaat’s excellence has been recognized at EU level – founder Reinhild Frech-Emmelmann was awarded EU Award Best Organic Farmer, underlining our leadership in sustainable agriculture and biodiversity. What we bring to Horizon Europe projects · Advanced organic breeding expertise and ongoing innovation projects · Development of climate-resilient, seed-stable varieties · Living-lab approach combining research, field trials and practice · Access to extensive genetic resources · Strong EU-wide collaboration network Outlook & Strategic Contribution ReinSaat is expanding its impact through: R&D (ReinSaat ReSearch) – a scientifically grounded research and innovation hub for biodiversity-based breeding systems Academy structured training and knowledge sharing platform connecting science, farmers and next-generation breeders Development and further breeding of climate-adapted open-pollinated varieties Commitment to climate action, biodiversity and sustainable food systems Vision: seed as cultural heritage, preserving genetic diversity for future generations Positioning ReinSaat positions itself as a reliable, experienced and mission-driven partner for Horizon Europe projects in: Agrobiodiversity & sustainable agriculture Organic and agroecological breeding Climate adaptation & resilient food systems Seed sovereignty and genetic resource conservation
Funding & Project Management (ReinSaat Research & Academy)
Experienced funding and project management professional supporting ReinSaat GmbH in the development of its research and innovation activities. Focus on building ReinSaat Research and the ReinSaat Academy as platforms for biodiversity-based breeding, knowledge transfer, and multi-actor collaboration.
Bringing over 13 years of experience from a public funding authority, with deep expertise in funding schemes, proposal evaluation, and project implementation. Strong understanding of Horizon Europe frameworks, eligibility criteria, and consortium requirements.
At ReinSaat, responsible for identifying funding opportunities, shaping project concepts, coordinating applications, and supporting project execution and reporting.
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ReinSaat brings over 27 years of expertise in organic, open-pollinated plant breeding, combining practical breeding, applied research, and multi-actor collaboration to develop climate-resilient, biodiversity-based seed systems for sustainable agriculture.