Innovation Funding Consultant (100%)

Adoc Talent Management; Belgique; Remote; EUR 12,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Autonomy

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Adoc Talent Management seeks a strategic advisor to architect winning EIC Accelerator proposals. You will own the investment case and guide the overall strategic direction with a Lead Writer, focusing ~80% on narrative and financial modeling and ~20% on founder coaching for European Commission programs.

You will craft compelling pitches, mentor teams, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain top-tier funding success and drive deeptech impact.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc with deep tech background preferred.
• Strong English writing abilities and ability to simplify complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Own the investment case and overall strategic direction of applications.
• Lead storytelling to translate breakthrough science into commercial impact.
• Coach founders through interview readiness and pitch performance.
• Build robust financial models, budgeting, forecasting, and TRL roadmaps.
• Lead end-to-end proposal development and client management.
• Mentor junior team members and stay ahead of EU funding trends.

Skills

Strategic storytelling

Founder coaching

Financial modeling

Strategic advising

Project leadership

Education

PhD (Physics/Quantum Tech)

MSc (Physics/AI/Data Science)

Job description

Our client is a leading deeptech innovation funding advisory firm specializing in Horizon Europe instruments. Recognized as the #1 performer in the EIC Accelerator programme, they are sustaining success rates equal top5x the market average through a unique, high-performance methodology. They are a remote-first, high-performance team dedicated to deeptech and scientific innovation.

Role Overview

You will be the strategic architect behind winning EIC Accelerator proposals. Operating in a high-impact duo with a Lead Writer, you own the "investment case" and the overall strategic direction of the application. Your role is ~80% dedicated to building the strategic narrative, complex financial models, and high-stakes pitch decks. The remaining ~20% involved intensive deep-tech guidance and founder coaching to prepare clients for the European Commission jury and the rigors of the EIC Accelerator, Transition, Pathfinder, and Innovation Fund programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Storytelling : Own the innovation narrative, crafting compelling pitch decks and video scripts that translate breakthrough science into commercial impact.
• Founder Coaching : Lead sessions of intensive interview coaching, challenging founders to refine their vision and pitch performance.
• Financial & Commercial Acumen : Construct robust business cases, including budgeting, forecasting, and TRL/market-entry roadmaps.
• Project Leadership : Lead the full lifecycle of client management and proposal development, ensuring a premium service experience.
• Portfolio Excellence : Participate in the rigorous vetting of startups to maintain the company #1 ranking in funded cases.
• Collaboration : Work seamlessly with internal teams and external stakeholders to gather technical know-how and validate project details.
• Knowledge Leadership : Act as a mentor to junior team members and stay ahead of trends in the EU funding landscape.

Candidate Profile

• Education : PhD (highly preferred) or MSc in Physics, Quantum Technology, AI/Data Science, or Cleantech/Energy.
• Deep Expertise : 3-5+ years of success in strategic advising for Horizon Europe/H2020; prior exposure to the EIC Accelerator is a major asset.
• Writing Excellence : Exceptional technical and business writing skills in English. You must simplify the complex without losing scientific rigor.
• Business Literacy : Proficiency in VC-level fundamentals (budgeting, financial analysis, and commercial viability).
• The "Challenger" Mindset & Soft Skills: You possess the editorial leadership and human-centric approach to coach CEOs through the rigors of the EIC process while adhering to strict deadlines. You maintain a resilient , positive , and team-oriented attitude , thriving in a high-performance remote setting.

What’s On Offer

• Work with the #1 performing consultancy in the European deep-tech funding space.
• A remote-first culture offering a high degree of autonomy and flexibility.
• Competitive compensation : A project-based model with aggressive success fees (e.g., ~€12,000 per funded project).