Your responsibilities

• R&D Funding
• • Identification and support in applying for R&D funds (Horizon Europe, EDF, ESA programs, national NCBR programs, etc.)
• • Collaboration with technical teams in preparing grant applications
• • Monitoring of funding opportunities for innovative projects in the areas of cloud computing and Earth Observation
• • Support in managing a portfolio of active R&D projects
• Business Development
• •Developing strategic partnerships with technology companies, research institutions, and international organizations
• • Market analysis of cloud computing services in the space and EO sectors
• • Support in identifying new business opportunities and market segment
• Startup Ecosystem & Innovation
• • Building relationships with startups in the areas of space tech, cloud computing, Big Data, etc., as well as partnerships with ecosystem institutions
• • Technology Scouting - identifying emerging technologie

Our requirements

• Higher education (preferred: economics, finance, computer science, geoinformatics, Mathematics)
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in business development, grant writing, or venture capital
• Experience in working with R&D funds (EU, national, sectoral)
• Knowledge of the startup ecosystem (experience in VC, accelerators, and incubators preferred)
• Experience in preparing grant applications and business plans
• Ability to analyze markets and competitors
• Knowledge of business models in the tech industry (SaaS, cloud services)
• Experience in building strategic partnerships
• Excellent English (C1+)

What we offer

• Working with us, you will carry out projects for the European space industry, climate research and science,

• We adopt a hybrid working model and are flexible in terms of working hours,

• We are open to new ideas and discuss solutions together, so you learn and have the opportunity for continuous development,

• We give you a high degree of autonomy in terms of work organisation,

• You will work with people you can always count on - we have top-notch specialists and experts in their fields on board,

• We offer attractive remuneration based on stable forms of employment,

• You will receive a social package - medical care, multisport, life insurance,

• You will have the opportunity to take language classes.