Contract Assignment | Hybrid (NL-based) | ~20 hrs/week | Start: August (light), October (core role)
Love building startups — but not looking to launch your own again? Join Impact Studio and help turn world-class academic research into successful spin-outs.
Our first 4TU Impact Validation program is all about energy storage tech — shaping the future of how we store and use energy. You’ll join a small, high-impact team to validate breakthrough science and match it with the right founders.
Your role:
- Validate: Gather decision-grade evidence for every key business case hypothesis — a strong “yes” or a well-founded “no-go” are both wins.
- Lead: Supervise junior analysts, run interviews, brief founders, guide grant applications, and lead stage-gate briefings.
- Build Teams: Optimise recruitment funnel, convince and select founders, support early team dynamics.
What we’re looking for:
- Former founder with 5+ validation cycles under your belt
- Minimum of 6 years’ professional experience
- Skilled in early-stage validation
- Strong communicator with stakeholders and potential founders
- People-first mindset, proven in building winning teams
- Not planning to start/join a startup in the next 3 years
- Available for contract work, with openness to extended collaboration
Why join us? Work at the intersection of cutting-edge science, entrepreneurship, and impact. Shape the teams that will take innovations from lab to market. Competitive hourly remuneration based on your experience.
📩 Send your CV + motivation to Vera Klerken — v.e.s.klerken-1@tudelft.nl
📞 Questions? Call +31 6 1211 2868