Project Lead (m/f/d) Spin-Off Ventures and Entrepreneurial Programme

As Austria's largest research and technology organisation for applied research, we are dedicated to make substantial contributions to solving the major challenges of our time, climate change and digitisation. To achieve our goals, we rely on our specific research, development and technology competencies, which are the basis of our commitment to excellence in all areas. With our open culture of innovation and our motivated, international teams, we are working to position AIT as Austria's leading research institution at the highest international level and to make a positive contribution to the economy and society.

At AIT we are committed to excellent research and its implementation for the benefit of society. We create economic and social value by founding spin-offs. This is why we promote an entrepreneurial mindset, guiding and inspiring our researchers from early on to consider spin-offs as appealing career opportunities. Our Unit Business and Start up Coaching provides comprehensive support and coaching to the spin-off teams. The dedicated entrepreneurship program ensures supervision by a network of internal and external experts throughout all stages of foundation process and beyond. For this key topic we are now looking for an additional colleague to join our team onsite in Vienna.

Start up venture building: From market research, internal “talent scouting” to developing go-to market plans.
Mentorship and Training: Providing
individual guidance and mentorship to founder teams on entrepreneurship
and business development and through all the ups and downs of a founding
process; organizing workshops and training sessions on relevant topics.
Project Management: Supporting the
founding teams in developing the go-to market project plan; overseeing
the commercialization process from concept to market; coordinating with
researchers, founders, external stakeholders to ensure project
milestones are met.
Funding and Investment: Assistingin securing funding through grants, investors, and partnerships; facilitating and supporting the preparation of financial models and investment pitches.
Inspiring an entrepreneurial culture: Encouraging researchers to consider their research ideas as potential start ups; designing innovative events and programs to support this process.
Networking and Partnerships: Building and maintaining relationships with startup ecosystem, startup departments at industry partners, investors, and other stakeholders.

Your qualifications as an Ingenious Partner:

Advanced degree (Master or PhD) in technology, business, innovation and/or entrepreneurship
Deep understanding of the scientific or technical domain
Experience in connected areas such as product
development, innovation cycle and commercialization processes as well as
Intellectual Property Management
Proven experience in business development, market analysis and financial modeling, funding mechanisms, and investment strategies
Preferably, prior experience in a start-up
environment, in working with venture capital firms or in raising funds
for new ventures
Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and commercialization
Problem-solving orientation with a proactive and flexible approach
Very good English and German skills

What to expect:

The minimum gross annual salary on a full-time basis (38,5 h / week) according to the collective agreement is EUR 64.316,--. The actual salary will be determined individually, based on your qualifications and experience. In addition, we offer company benefits, flexible working conditions, individual training and career opportunities.

At AIT we have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. This is why we strive to inspire women to join our teams. We welcome applications from women, who will be given preference in case of equal qualifications after taking into account all relevant facts and circumstances of all applications.

For further information please contact:

Hans-Peter Blahowsky via [email protected]

Please submit your application documents including your CV, cover letter & certificates online.