Venture Program Leader - Deep Tech & Science Startups 80-100% 1 — EPFL
- Location
- Lausanne
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Mission
Help build the next generation of science- and technology-driven startups at EPFL.
The EPFL Startup Launchpad supports researchers and students in transforming breakthrough ideas into scalable startups.
- Mission
- Help build the next generation of science- and technology-driven startups at EPFL.
- Key Responsibilities
- Build awareness of the Startup Launchpad across EPFL schools, laboratories, research centres, courses, and student communities
Main responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities
- Build awareness of the Startup Launchpad across EPFL schools, laboratories, research centres, courses, and student communities
- Proactively identify high-potential founders and startup opportunities through labs, PhD cohorts, hackathons, courses, referrals, and the wider innovation ecosystem
- Act as the first point of contact for researchers and students exploring startup creation
- Assess projects and recommend the most appropriate incubation pathway
- Use pipeline insights and founder feedback to continuously improve sourcing strategies and qualification criteria Required Skills & Competencies
- Experience: 3–5 years of experience in startups, venture building, accelerators, technology transfer, or innovation programmes.
- Tech Commercialisation: Strong understanding of academia-to-market pathways with the ability to assess early-stage venture potential.
- Ecosystem Knowledge: Familiarity with the Swiss startup and innovation ecosystem.
- An EPFL network or academic background is a plus, but not required.
Additional details
- Use pipeline insights and founder feedback to continuously improve sourcing strategies and qualification criteria
- Languages: Fluency in both English and French is required. Contract Start Date :
- Activity Rate Max : 100.00
Notes and original content
- Languages: Fluency in both English and French is required.
- Informations
- Contract Start Date :
- Contract Type: CDI
- Reference: 2360
Questions about this listing
What salary does EPFL offer for this role?
EPFL lists CHF 60'500 - 91'500 gross per year for this position in Lausanne. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does EPFL offer?
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