Startup Scout

Research & development - Gent | Just now About imec.istartWe believe in entrepreneurship and technology. Our mission is to support tech entrepreneurs when they're ready to take the plunge. We do that through a world-renowned coaching program backed by imec. And with a first investment to speed things up and convince other financers.

was launched in 2011 in Belgium as one of Europe's first startup accelerators.

More than ten years later, we are a globally recognized program with a portfolio of over 300 startups and scaleups, including an exhaustive partner and mentor network.

What you will do

• You will be part of the team, since 2011 on a mission to scale tech startups.
• You will further accelerate our engagements with the Liège and Walloon ecosystem.
• You will help create awareness about the acceleration programs in the local ecosystem.
• You will inspire, encourage, and stimulate people to become entrepreneurs and get started with their tech startup.
• You will represent in the local (Liège and Walloon) and international landscape and collaborate with the various partners of
• You will build relationships with local and international partners and contribute to the setup and execution of projects with these partners, always with tech startups as the common thread.
• The headquarters of imec is located in Leuven. The team is mainly based in Antwerp and Ghent, yet your base camp will be La Grande Poste in Liège.

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world's premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium.

With your talent, passion and expertise, you'll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility.

We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth.

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits.

Who you are

• You work and think at Master level.
• You have at least 3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Experience in running a startup or working with startups is definitely a plus.
• Experience in the Liège and/or Walloon tech startup ecosystem is a superplus.
• You have good communication skills with excellent knowledge of English and French. Notions of Dutch are useful.
• You have a genuine interest in and understanding of advanced technologies, innovation, and business.
• You are a natural and enthusiastic networker, as well as a builder of bridges with persuasive power.
• You are a true team player and have experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
• You combine a handson approach with a helicopter view and achieve goals in an efficient manner.
• You are looking for a varied job as an employee in a stimulating environment.

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