The Innovation Space · 1 month ago
CleanTech Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EIR)
Wilmington, DE
Part-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$50/hr - $70/hr
10+ years expThe Innovation Space is a non-profit organization focused on supporting cleantech startups. The CleanTech Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EIR) will mentor and provide business insights to facilitate the growth of early-stage science startup companies.
Advanced MaterialsAgTechChemicalClean EnergyCleanTechLife ScienceNutritionRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Work collectively with other members of the Innovation Space staff and partner with the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem to support a virtual cohort-based accelerator program supporting early-stage science startup companies and be a primary coach/mentor for startups in the program
Stay in strong sync with the needs of current and future residential incubator clients of Innovation Space to deliver first in class mentoring and business building support services
Actively and routinely collaborate with current clients of Innovation Space and assist them in removing obstacles and providing creative counsel to accelerate their business results. Provide leadership for the cultivation of new client leads for the Innovation Space as residential incubator clients in addition to companies to join as Innovation Space program clients
Be an effective advocate for The Innovation Space in external and virtual forums educating people on the value proposition and opportunities as part of our innovation ecosystem
Support due diligence for First Fund investment program decisions through interviews and review panel deliberations of applicants
Qualification
Required
Requires a science and/or business related Bachelor's degree
More than 10 years' experience starting, funding and/or building cleantech businesses, preferably in a C-level startup or senior commercial role in related industries
Real-life experience with formation and growth of a cleantech company, setting up its governance, raising funds, and strategically managing its valuation and cap table over its growth cycle and/or deep expertise in business development, marketing, and commercialization of cleantech or advanced material product offerings globally in a large corporation
Strong understanding of the cleantech industries and the entrepreneurial journey, including key areas such as business development and product development processes and timelines, intellectual property strategy and protection, regulatory pathways, approval processes, and compliance requirements, customer qualification and market access considerations, investment and due diligence processes specific to early-stage companies
Extensive knowledge and connections relevant to cleantech startups (e.g., investors, partners, and customers) and willingness to share and connect relevant parties when appropriate
An aptitude for mentoring and teaching, with excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and communication skills
A commitment to providing exceptional customer service
Ability to make decisions and exercise discretion, confidentiality and judgment in keeping with the level of the position
May require some evening and/or weekend hours
Preferred
MBA and/or PhD
Preferred experience in cleantech, renewable energy, renewable materials and ingredients, industrial biotechnology, bluetech, and/or clean water and water scarcity solutions
Company
The Innovation Space
The Innovation Space is a startup community located at the renowned Experimental Station designed for science entrepreneurs to help them address today’s challenging and diverse needs.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.75MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2023-11-09Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Marcie Reilly
Chief Growth Officer
Recent News
Research and Markets
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Philadelphia Business Journal
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