Business Developer

Salary Competitive

StartupLab is all about people. Talented, devoted and ambitious entrepreneurs who create innovative solutions. Since 2012 we have supported more than 200 technology startups in our incubator. These great entrepreneurs have created about 1000 jobs. Our team consists of 10 dedicated employees who provide daily entrepreneurial support and orchestrate activities. However, the community wouldn't have been the same if it wasn´t for all the mentors and advisors volunteering on a daily basis.


Role: Business Developer

Roles and responsibilities

  • Follow existing partnerships and develop new concepts and services for our corporate partners
  • Project lead partner activities and manage relationships with a selection of corporate partners
  • Contribute to attracting new partners
  • Follow up with startups and valuation of investments
  • Lead the development of “Industry and Technology Insight” with the aim to provide our corporate partners and the StartupLab team with insight into industry verticals’ new technologies and trends relevant to our partners
  • Develop our “scouting service” (finding and connecting startups to corporates)
  • Be the driving force in developing our services to our partners

Who we are looking for

  • Entrepreneurial mindset and a can-do attitude
  • Genuine enthusiasm and interest for startups and new technologies
  • Strong interpersonal skills - experience in working directly with clients and building relationships with people of all levels is necessary
  • Understanding and interest in business strategies, especially innovation processes
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Good communication skills (presentations, analysis)
  • Educated to degree level (Bachelors/Masters in Economics, Business or Engineering)
  • 2-5 years professional experience, e.g. management consulting, business- or product development 

Are you up for the challenge? If you are an ambitious, driven individual who wants to work in a dynamic and fun environment with great entrepreneurs, come join us! Apply now or email Assel on assel@startuplab.no.

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Free lunch
Free lunch

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

Free coffee / tea
Free coffee / tea

Near public transit
Near public transit

Working at
Startuplab

Located at Oslo Science Park and in Solheimsviken, Bergen - StartupLab is Norway's leading incubator for early stage tech startups. We have worked with more than 450 tech startups since 2012. We are currently working with 110 members in our incubators. StartupLab alumni include reMarkable, No Isolation, Huddly, Kahoot & Zwipe. StartupLab partners with some of Norway’s largest companies, universities and research institutions. We come from diverse backgrounds, but we share a common passion: empowering ambitious entrepreneurs.

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