Chip Ecosystem Growth Lead | Startups & Policy Partnerships

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet; Ørsted; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Lyngby Campus in Denmark seeks a Senior Business Development Manager to drive startup services and financing matches for the Danish chips ecosystem. You will work with university hubs and Nordic/European partners to advance strategic initiatives and EU Chips Act 2.0 implementation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with academia and industry, shaping policy-forward projects and identifying new business opportunities for startups and established firms in the chip sector.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial or technical background with a master degree.
• Proven track record at the interface between business and technology.
• Experience in strategic and funding discussions with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to invent and drive new opportunities in a structured, transparent way.

Responsibilities

• Launching chips spin-out services by establishing a mentor network.
• Developing financial matchmaking services for startups.
• Conducting political and international engagements at national, EU, NATO and Nordic levels.
• Exploring verticals such as defence, life science, space and quantum technologies.
• Strategic development and potential management of Denmark's Chips Accelerator.

Skills

Commercial background

Technical background

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Education

Master's degree

Job description

DTU Lyngby Campus in Denmark seeks a Senior Business Development Manager to drive startup services and financing matches for the Danish chips ecosystem. You will work with university hubs and Nordic/European partners to advance strategic initiatives and EU Chips Act 2.0 implementation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with academia and industry, shaping policy-forward projects and identifying new business opportunities for startups and established firms in the chip sector.