Venture Program Lead Deep Tech and Science Startups

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EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide.

The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institution: research and The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working heart of a community of more than 17,000 people, including over 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from different countries.Venture Program Leader - Deep Tech Science StartupsMissionHelp build the next of science- and technology-driven EPFL Startup Launchpad supports researchers and students in transforming breakthrough ideas into scalable startups.

As Founder Engagement Lead, you will own the early-stage startup building awareness across EPFL, identifying promising founders and ventures, assessing their potential, and ensuring they receive the right is a highly visible intersection of world-class science and venture You will work directly with founders and play a critical role in shaping the pipeline of startups entering the StartupResponsibilities- Build awareness of the Startup Launchpad across EPFL schools, research centres, courses, and student communities- Proactively identify high-potential founders and startup opportunities through labs, PhD cohorts, courses, referrals, and the wider ecosystem- Act as the first point of contact for researchers and students exploring startup projects and recommend the most pipeline insights and founder feedback to continuously improve sourcing and criteriaRequired Skills Competencies- Experience: 3-5 years of experience in startups, venture building, technology transfer, or Strong understanding of academia-to-market with the ability to assess early-stage venture potential.- Ecosystem Knowledge: Familiarity with the Swiss startup and ecosystem. network or academic background is a plus, but not required.- Stakeholder Management: Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to academic Excellent interpersonal skills, an engaging personality, and strong skills.- Languages: Fluency in both English and French isStart :Activity Min : 80,00Activity Max : 100,00Contract Type: CDI jid786ba78aen jit0832aen jpiy26aen