Senior Manager, Tech Commercialization & Energy Partnerships

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) seeks an experienced professional to manage technology dissemination, commercialization, licensing, and industry collaboration for the InnoHK Centers HKCRES and PowerSAC in Hong Kong.

Reporting to the Head of Materials and Sustainable Technologies and the Center Directors, you will lead market assessments, IP strategy, startup support, partnerships, and reporting, driving impact from research outputs to scalable ventures.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Materials Science, Energy Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercialization, knowledge transfer and research translation initiatives arising from the InnoHK Centers and related HKUST research programs.
• Develop a strong understanding of related technologies and identify commercialization opportunities in energy, advanced materials, power electronics, and related fields.
• Facilitate research collaborations, technology licensing, and industry partnerships with local, Chinese Mainland, and international stakeholders.
• Conduct market assessment, technology landscaping and benchmarking, customer and stakeholder identification to support technology positioning and commercialization roadmaps.
• Support IP generation, portfolio management, patent strategy, technology evaluation, and commercialization planning.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with industry partners, startups, investors, accelerators, government agencies, and international organizations.
• Guide early-stage venture planning, advise and support startup teams on company formation, business model development, fundraising, investor engagement and investment deal structuring.
• Lead and support technology transfer, commercialization, and startup formation initiatives by facilitating access to incubation and acceleration programs, entrepreneurial training, mentorship, government and gap funding schemes, and investor networks.
• Prepare commercialization reports, case studies, and impact metrics to support InnoHK, HKUST, and government reporting requirements.
• Manage technology marketing initiatives, including marketing channel development, organizing technology roadshows and events, and preparing and presenting marketing materials.

Education

Master’s degree in Materials Science or related field

Job description

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) seeks an experienced professional to manage technology dissemination, commercialization, licensing, and industry collaboration for the InnoHK Centers HKCRES and PowerSAC in Hong Kong.

Reporting to the Head of Materials and Sustainable Technologies and the Center Directors, you will lead market assessments, IP strategy, startup support, partnerships, and reporting, driving impact from research outputs to scalable ventures.