Part-time Entrepreneur in Residence - DTU Chemical Engineering

Job description

DTU Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (KT) invites applications for a part-time Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) to support and strengthen the department’s research-based innovation and entrepreneurship activities. The contract is initially for two years. KT has a long tradition of strong industry collaboration and impactful research. As part of a strategic effort to further translate research into societal and industrial value, the department is expanding its innovation ecosystem by supporting early‑stage ideas, technology maturation, and the creation of research‑based startups. The Entrepreneur‑in‑Residence will play a key enabling role in this effort with a focus on identifying potential project ideas and maturing them. Role and responsibilities: Working closely with faculty, researchers, and department leadership, the Entrepreneur‑in‑Residence will: - Support early‑stage innovation projects emerging from research at KT, helping teams move from scientific results toward viable applications. - Advise researchers, PhD students, and postdocs on commercialisation pathways, including market fit, value propositions, and go‑to‑market considerations. - Act as a sparring partner for re...