Chip Ecosystem Partnerships & Funding Lead

Syddansk Universitet; Odense; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SDU Microelectronics at TEK Innovation seeks a Senior Advisor to identify funding opportunities in chip technology, develop a strategic funding pipeline, and build strong university–industry partnerships across Denmark and Europe.

The role involves traveling within Denmark and Europe, engaging with startups, SMEs, researchers, and funding advisers to translate ideas into fundable projects and consortia. A relevant master’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with national or European research and innovation funding.
• Development of collaborative funding proposals.
• Consortium building and partner identification.
• University–industry collaboration or innovation/business development.
• Supporting start-ups, SMEs or deep-tech companies.
• Stakeholder management and professional networking.

Responsibilities

• Identify national and European funding opportunities in chip tech and related fields.
• Develop and maintain a strategic pipeline of funding calls, project ideas and partners.
• Engage with Danish start-ups, SMEs and established companies to understand needs.
• Connect companies with researchers, facilities and competencies at SDU and other universities.
• Facilitate Danish and European consortia for funding calls and opportunities to join existing consortia.
• Promote Danish chip competencies and contribute to visibility of DkCCC.
• Support the full process of funding applications and coordinating proposals with partners.

Skills

Funding knowledge

Partnership building

Stakeholder management

Business development

Education

Master's degree

Job description

SDU Microelectronics at TEK Innovation seeks a Senior Advisor to identify funding opportunities in chip technology, develop a strategic funding pipeline, and build strong university–industry partnerships across Denmark and Europe.

The role involves traveling within Denmark and Europe, engaging with startups, SMEs, researchers, and funding advisers to translate ideas into fundable projects and consortia. A relevant master’s degree is required.