CEO/co-founder ALPHATECH (Space Sector)

FORESEE; Oviedo; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A deep-tech startup in Spain is seeking a CEO/co-founder to lead business strategy and innovation. The ideal candidate will have experience in founding tech startups and a strong passion for deep-tech. Responsibilities include leading commercialization and fundraising efforts while validating the business concept. This is a unique opportunity to co-create an impactful business strategy in a dynamic environment.

Servicios

Opportunity to gain equity as a co-founder

Work with a motivated team

Access to The Collider tech-transfer ecosystem

Formación

• Experience founding or co-founding tech-based startups with real clients and traction.
• Passionate about deep-tech, especially related to Industry.
• Advanced/native level of English.
• Passport or visa allowing work in Spain.

Responsabilidades

• Lead commercialization, fundraising strategy, and partnership development.
• Define the vision, financial and business strategy of the spin-off.
• Negotiate tech transfer terms with institutions.

Conocimientos

Business vision and strategic thinking

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Hands-on approach

Descripción del empleo

About the job CEO/co-founder ALPHATECH (Space Sector)

Are you seeking a new entrepreneurial adventure that offers the opportunity to build a deep-tech startup in the industry sector?

ALPHATECH, a beneficiary of the "The Collider" Venture Building Programme of Mobile World Capital Barcelona,

is looking for an entrepreneurial profile with business acumen, experience as a founder, to join the foundingteam. As an entrepreneur, you will be part of our 3-month programme designed to validate the business potential of the technology being developed by the scientific team. At the end of this process, if the business and the team are validated, the spin-off will be incorporated, and you will become the CEO and co-founder of a new disruptive and IP-protected deep-tech spin-off.

About the Project

ALPHATECH operates in the fast-evolving NewSpace market, which is characterized by increasing demand for high-frequency, high-data-rate communications, miniaturization of satellite systems, and mission-specific flexibility.

AlphaTech designs and provides cadvanced foldable antennas that deliver superior payload distribution and reduced weight through innovative ultra-thin panels disposition and polarization conversion, thus enhancing overall capabilities.

About the Role and Current Challenges

The Entrepreneur will play a critical role in advancing ALPHATECH by bringing business expertise, strategic thinking, and an entrepreneurial mindset to drive innovation and business development while contributing to the overall success of the initiative.

During the programme, you will lead the commercialization, fundraising strategy, partnership development, and corporate strategy efforts, fostering a high-performance culture of innovation and collaboration. Additionally, throughout this period, you will validate the relationship with the current founders to ensure the formation of a cohesive and solid team.

What are the main challenges for ALPHATECH team in the coming months?

• Defining the vision, financial and business strategy of the future spin-off.
• Leading the business approach to potential clients, partners and investors.
• Design and seek out the first pilots or sales with key industry leaders.
• Negotiating the tech transfer terms with the institutions behind the project.

This opportunity is for you if:

• You are an entrepreneur with previous experience founding or co-founding tech-based startups with real clients and traction (Experience founding deep-tech startups will be highly valued).
• You are passionate about deep-tech, especially related to Industry.
• You have experience in team leadership and fundraising.
• You possess an advanced/native level of English (The programme will be fully in English).
• You hold a passport or visa that allows you to work in Spain (On-site activities take place at least once a month).
• You are able to spend three months validating the fit with the team and the business at your own expense before becoming a co-founder.

Personal Skills

• Business vision and strategic thinking.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on approach.

What do we offer?

• Opportunity to co-create an impactful business strategy for a disruptive spin-off.
• Opportunity to acquire relevant equity as a co-founder.
• Work with a highly motivated team and a high-class management board.
• Become part of the The Collider tech-transfer ecosystem and take advantage of its excellent programmes.

About the programme:

Founded in 2017, The Collider programme has supported more than 200 scientific projects and created 22 deep-tech spin-offs in 7 editions with a 77% current survival rate, and a portfolio valued at more than 73 million euros. Learn more about The Collider here.