PhD Research Innovator – High-Tech & Scientific Ventures

Crayon Consulting; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consulting firm in Eindhoven is seeking a PhD Research Entrepreneur to turn innovative research ideas into real companies. Ideal candidates are PhD candidates who are entrepreneurial, passionate about commercialization, and ready to build a business from their research. This full-time internship will involve collaboration with industry experts to develop prototypes and successfully bring solutions to the market.

Qualifications

• Currently completing a PhD (3–4 years) or recently finished (max 1 year).
• Specializing in High-Tech, AI/ML, Robotics, or related fields.
• Curious and motivated to learn what it takes to commercialize technology.
• Ambitious and eager to learn what it takes to bring a technology to market.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with innovators to develop concepts and prototypes.
• Help bring scientific ideas to market.
• Lead efforts to understand customer needs and potential business models.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Motivated to learn commercialization

Passionate about innovation

Commercialization interest

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in High-Tech or related fields

Job description

PhD Research Entrepreneur – High-Tech & Science Background

About the Opportunity

Are you a PhD candidate with a breakthrough idea, research project, or emerging technology that could change the world? Do you want to take your work beyond academia and turn it into a real company? We are looking to collaborate with enterprising, innovation-driven PhD researchers interested in building a startup around their scientific or technological expertise. Our founder works closely with selected PhD innovators to help develop the concept, build a prototype, and bring the solution to market.

Who We’re Looking For

• Currently completing a PhD (3–4 years) or recently finished (max 1 year)
• Specializing in High-Tech, Deep Tech, Engineering, Applied Sciences, Physics, AI/ML, Robotics, Electronics, Photonics, MedTech, or related fields
• Entrepreneurial, ambitious, and excited about building a real business from research
• Curious, open-minded, and motivated to learn what it takes to commercialize a technology
• Interested in co-founding or leading a venture around their PhD work or a new idea

Ideal For

• PhD candidates open minded, passionate about entrepreneurship and innovation
• Researchers with promising projects that could be commercialized
• Anyone excited to bridge the gap between deep tech research and market impact

Join a team that builds software with real-world impact.

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Job Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting

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