Startup Consultant (m/f/d)

Details of the Job Offer

Shape the future. Accompany ideas. Build startups.
Do you want to do more than just advise, but really make a difference?
Are you eager to accompany innovative ideas on their way to implementation – strategically, structured, and close to the people?
Then you are exactly right with us.

The Digital Innovation Centre Rostock (DIZ) is the central point of contact for startups, aspiring founders, universities, research institutions, and partners from the innovation ecosystem in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. We accompany founding projects from the first idea to implementation, connect relevant actors, and create structures in which innovation can thrive.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for you as a Startup Consultant (m/f/d).

Your Tasks:

• Support, advice, and targeted further development of technology-based founding projects from universities and research institutions in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

• Consultation for aspiring founders regarding market opportunities, customer needs, and business models, as well as support in developing business plans

• Assessment of the technical and economic feasibility of founding projects

• Support in building and developing interdisciplinary founding teams

• Assistance in identifying suitable funding paths, especially in applying for public grants for spin-offs

• Conceptualization and execution of regular training, workshop, and coaching measures for founding teams

• Conducting technology scouting to identify new technologies and innovations with spin-off potential

• Maintenance, expansion, and strategic further development of the network with aspiring founders, public and private investors, as well as other actors in the founder ecosystem in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Your Profile:

• Completed university studies in natural sciences, engineering, or business administration

• Ideally, initial experience in the founding, startup, or business development sector

• Strong entrepreneurial thinking and action

• Solid business knowledge

• Very good analytical skills and a structured approach

• Independent working style, high self-motivation, as well as flexibility and organizational strength

• Very good communication skills in German and English, both spoken and written, as well as pronounced ability to work in teams

• Ideally, experience in project management and the ability to build trustful and productive working relationships

• Enthusiasm for innovative environments, entrepreneurial spirit, and joy in technical issues

• Solid computer skills as well as openness and joy in dealing with digital tools and social media

• Good knowledge of the English language

This is what you can expect from us:

• A modern workplace in a committed team with flat hierarchies

• A meaningful job with real impact in the startup and innovation environment

• A varied daily work routine at the intersection of founding, science, and business

• Space for your own ideas, responsibility, and co-design

• Opportunities for professional and personal development

• Flexible working hours

• A salary of approximately €2,500 gross per month (for part-time)

• The earliest possible start immediately

Questions?

Dr. Martin Setzkorn – Phone: 0381 498 1198

Dr. Christian Finger – Phone: 0381 498 1183