Science Matters

What Science Matters does

Science Matters is a scientist-led science communication agency headquartered in Amsterdam with additional offices in Paris and Stockholm, founded in 2011 by molecular biologists Dr. Eva Brinkman and Dr. Nadine Bongaerts. The firm operates a four-pillar service portfolio: science communication training (Storytelling for Scientists, Science Blog Writing, Grant Writing Workshop modules), content creation (blogs, podcasts, press releases), scientific communication material development (logos, brand identity, infographics, presentation templates, event materials), and outreach and stakeholder engagement (public science cafes, policy engagement, school education). Its core capability rests on the domain credibility of PhD-level scientists who translate complex research into accessible narratives for non-specialist audiences.

The company generates revenue exclusively through professional services on a project-based, quote-based model with no publicly disclosed pricing tiers. Customer segments span European research universities and academic institutions (TU Delft, UVA), science museums and cultural institutions (NEMO, Museum Boijmans van Beuningen, Design Museum Het Nieuwe Instituut), EU H2020 research consortia (EpiPredict, COSMIC, AiPBand), and deep tech startups. Three multi-year EU-funded consortium contracts form the most durable revenue base, while the museum, university, and startup engagements diversify the portfolio. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on direct engagement, referrals, public science cafes, and thought-leadership content on Medium.

The team comprises six members including the two co-founders plus Dr. Annemarie Maan, Dr. Greta Faccio, Gideon van den Berg, and Dr. David Kirk. Science Matters is privately held and bootstrapped with no disclosed external investors or funding rounds. The firm accepts projects in Dutch, English, and French and operates without a public mobile application, API, or software platform product. Notable milestones include delivery of a Biodesign installation reaching 20,000+ visitors at Design Museum Het Nieuwe Instituut, individual awards to Dr. Brinkman (AVL Award 2018, BioSB Young Investigator Award 2019), and Dr. Bongaerts's board role at the deeptech organisation Hello Tomorrow.

Name

Science Matters

Legal name

Science Matters

Website

https://science-matters.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Science Matters is a scientist-led science communication agency founded in 2011, serving European universities, museums, EU H2020 research consortia, and deep tech startups with training, content creation, branding, and outreach services delivered by a six-person team across Amsterdam, Paris, and Stockholm.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Science Communication Training Services: Professional training courses for researchers and scientists covering storytelling, blog writing, and grant writing skills. Revenue generated through workshop fees, course delivery, and training program contracts with research institutions and EU consortia.
2. Content Creation Services: Creation of blogs, podcasts, press releases, and scientific communication materials for clients. One-time project-based engagements with research institutions, museums, and technology companies.
3. Brand Material Development: Development of logos, brand identity, infographics, presentation templates, and event materials for scientific projects and organizations.
4. Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement: Strategic consulting and event moderation services for connecting scientific projects with target audiences including policymakers and general public.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Science Matters is a scientist-led science communication agency that delivers four core offerings: (1) communication training courses for researchers covering storytelling, science blog writing, and grant writing; (2) content creation services including blogs, podcasts, and press releases; (3) scientific communication material development such as logos, brand identity, infographics, presentation templates, and event/outreach materials; and (4) outreach and stakeholder engagement strategies including science cafe moderation and educational workshop delivery for schools, universities, museums, and EU research consortia.

Product overview

Science Matters is a scientist-led science communication agency offering a comprehensive suite of services to help researchers and organizations effectively communicate science. The company operates as a service-based business with four main offerings: Science Communication Training (including Storytelling for Scientists, Science Blog Creation, and Grant Writing Workshop modules), Content Creation Services (blogs, podcasts, and press releases), Scientific Communication Material Development (logos, infographics, presentation templates, and event materials), and Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement. Founded in 2011 by molecular biologists, the agency serves European universities, startups, museums, and consortia, with a track record of contributing to 5+ EU Horizon programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Science Communication Training Training courses that equip scientific professionals with critical science communication skills, including storytelling, science blog writing, and grant writing workshops. Designed for researchers, graduate students, and research institutions that need to communicate science more effectively to diverse audiences.
• Content Creation Services Content creation services producing blogs, podcasts, and press releases for research institutions, EU consortia, and science organizations to ensure their research or innovation reaches and resonates with target audiences.
• Scientific Communication Material Development Development of tailored scientific communication materials including logos and brand identity, infographics, presentation templates, and event and outreach materials (posters, banners, brochures) to elevate the visibility and impact of scientific projects.
• Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement Strategic outreach and stakeholder engagement services that connect scientific projects to policymakers, industry, and the general public, including tailored outreach plans, moderation of stakeholder events, and development of educational materials and lesson plans for schools.
• Public Science Presentations Public speaking engagements about new developments in biology delivered at science festivals, conferences, museums and other events to explain science in an accessible and entertaining way for general audiences.
• Science Education Workshops School and public workshops on advanced biotechnologies, including genome editing using CRISPR and engineering bacteria with new features, tailored for audiences ranging from primary school through adults; includes the CRISPR Master Class for high school teachers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ exhibition visitors reached through Biodesign installation at Design Museum Het Nieuwe Instituut
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• COSMIC Consortium (EU H2020)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScience Matters provides science communication training for graduate students within the EU Marie Skłodowska Curie Innovative Training Network focused on immune system research for diagnostic tests and therapies for immune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. Also organized public science cafe in Stockholm.
• EpiPredict Consortium (EU H2020)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScience Matters trains graduate students in verbal and written science communication skills within the EU H2020 consortium studying epigenetics in breast cancer treatment drug resistance. Training includes blog writing and video production.
• AiPBand Consortium (EU H2020)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScience Matters provides science communication training focused on storytelling to help researchers more effectively communicate their research to the public within the consortium developing improved brain cancer diagnostic techniques.
• David Kirk CommunicationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional science podcaster partner for the COSMIC podcast production training, providing professional recording and moderation services for researchers learning to create popular science podcasts.
• Hello TomorrowminorOthersDr. Nadine Bongaerts serves as board member for this international deeptech organization, connecting Science Matters with deeptech entrepreneurship ecosystem and innovation networks.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sciencematterseu

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Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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