Program Manager for Climate Impact Accelerator - DTU Skylab

DTU Skylab is looking for a passionate Climate Impact Program manager to join our team!

About the position:

Are you deeply committed to making a positive climate impact? Do you envision startups as catalysts for change in the green transition? With experience in climate solutions and entrepreneurship, are you eager to guide and support new teams? 

At DTU Skylab, we recognize the urgent need to address human-caused climate change. We firmly believe that students and researchers hold the key to generating innovative solutions, both in research projects and through new startups. Thus, we have decided to create a specialized startup program tailored to meet the complex demands and challenges within the climate solutions landscape. 

Now, we're seeking a passionate, engaged program manager to join our small, diverse, and ambitious Startup Coach team. We're looking for someone who not only has a deep understanding of the complex, systemic nature of climate solutions but also can collaborate with the team to design and execute this new program.

Background:

As part of DTU's commitment to nurturing more green startups, DTU Skylab and Earthbound are collaborating to develop an accelerator program specifically targeting Climate Impact startups. For the past 8 years, DTU Skylab has successfully operated the Skylab Ignite accelerator program for early-stage startups biannually. Launched in the fall of 2023, DTU Earthbound is a climate tech catalyst that nurtures deep tech science, matches scientists with proven entrepreneurs, and hatches early startups that fight climate change. 

We're now seeking an individual with a background in entrepreneurship and sustainability, coupled with a passion for guiding new entrepreneurs to maturity. You possess the drive and skills to build, manage and drive the new program, in alignment with our current offerings. 

As our new Program manager, you will:

• Be responsible for developing and managing the Climate Accelerator program.
• Define the specific needs of climate impact startups for learning and performance.
• Design and plan new workshops on relevant topics; sustainability, systemic design etc.
• Plan the program in concert with the existing accelerator program; Skylab Ignite.
• Conduct teaching modules (with the team and external resources).
• Recruit early-stage climate startups amongst DTU students and researchers.
• Coach individual Climate startups on a weekly basis to help them progress.
• Coordinate new activities with Skylab’s existing programs and initiatives.
• Note that a few times per semester, teaching activities will take place in the evenings. 

We are looking for a candidate with:

• Deep knowledge in Sustainability and Climate challenges 
• Experience from working with startups and/or entrepreneurial experience.
• A relevant higher education, for instance technical, scientific or commercial.
• Experience in designing and facilitating workshops.
• A structured approach to planning and process development.
• A positive and engaged nature, and a team oriented, co-creating mindset.
• An ability to operate and interact with the large network of stakeholders surrounding DTU.
• Excellent communication skills in English, oral and written.

Who are we?

DTU Skylab is the innovation hub of DTU, a vibrant community supporting diverse activities such as curricular courses, company collaborations, and startup programs. It is since 2013, an engaging and inclusive learning space with offices, teaching, event facilities, multiple workshops, and laboratories. 

We are roughly 60 employees in three sections, with an informal and caring culture. We can laugh and party whilst also being very serious and passionate about what we do. We love our users and talking about the amazing projects in DTU Skylab, from airborne windmills, farming snails, Intimate health devices, AI robots, digital services, to facilitating student associations and international summits.

Terms of employment

Salary and employment terms are according to the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) or any other relevant agreement. Preferable starting date August 1, 2024.

The Startup Team is part of a larger section of around 20 colleagues in total, supporting business development across both students and researchers. You will refer to the Team Leader Jonas Eliasson. 

You will be employed at DTU Skylab, and the workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark. 

Application and contact

Please submit your online application no later than 15 May 2024 (23:59 Danish time).

 Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV, and exam certificates. We will invite for interviews on an ongoing basis, so please don’t hesitate to send your application as soon as possible.

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Team Leader Jonas Eliasson Jonelidtu.dk

, +45 9359 6809 or Section Head Stine Kruse, krusedtu.dk

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Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

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DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.