Venture Ecosystem Builder

Job description

Your opportunity As our venture ecosystem builder , you will become part of an entrepreneurial team, working on our technology transfer and tech start-up incubation and acceleration programs, on Belgian and European scale. We do a lot in space & defense and are also active in other deep-tech sectors . You will create a long-term impact through concrete daily actions to develop new ventures that bring cutting-edge technology to market. In this role, you will expand your network, collaborate with ambitious entrepreneurs, and develop new, breakthrough open innovation concepts. Key responsibilities: As a venture ecosystem builder in Strategic Innovation business unit, you will have a multitude of challenging responsibilities and opportunities: Running start-up incubation and acceleration programs - You scout and recruit deep-tech start-ups and scale-ups . - You facilitate workshops and advise founders on entrepreneurship topics. - You help enrolled start-ups to secure follow-on investments. - You develop effective relationships with start-up founders , corporates, investors, mentors, and other stakeholders. Running technology transfer programs: - You scout relevant technologies develop...