🔍 Your role

As the Head of Scientific Development & Startup Founder, you will be responsible for shaping and executing the scientific strategy of a startup, focusing on biomanufacturing and its impact on planetary health. Your role will involve: 

• Leading Research & Development: Take charge of research activities, from experimental design to data analysis and result interpretation.

• Fostering Innovation & Collaboration: Create a culture of scientific excellence, innovation, and collaboration within your team, as well as inspire and motivate others to join your mission. 

• Building Strategic alliances: Collaborate with external partners, academic institutions, and industry experts to leverage resources, access funding, and forge strategic alliances for mutual growth.

• Ensuring Compliance & Ethical Considerations: Uphold regulatory compliance, intellectual property protection, and ethical considerations in all scientific research and development endeavors.

• Securing Funding & Refine the Business Plan: Work closely with the venture creation studio to secure funding, refine the business plan, and pitch your startup to potential investors.

👉 You

If the following statements resonate with you, then you're well on your way to becoming one of the VCS’ new co-founders:

• You possess a strong bio-business or biotech background (M.Sc., Ph.D., or PostDoc level in biology, chemical engineering, biotechnology, business administration, entrepreneurship or a related field).

• You're a driven individual, capable of inspiring and motivating not only yourself but also others to join your mission.

• Setting high goals comes naturally to you, and you have a track record of consistently achieving and surpassing them.

• You are persistent and overcome any hurdles that come your way.

• You are legally allowed to work in Denmark (Danish, EU citizen or work permit).

• You have a burning desire to bring your innovative ideas to life and use your research and/or business capabilities to solve real life problems.

• While prior experience with entrepreneurship is not mandatory, having it would be seen as a valuable asset that can further enhance your journey.

Note! You do not need a startup idea to apply, but if you have one and people tell you it’s crazy, bring it on!

Programme highlights

• Kick-off weekend (30/09 - 1/10, 2023): Successful applicants will be invited to the Kick-off weekend in Copenhagen (exact location will be disclosed later), where they will find their cofounders, refine their idea and pitch!

• October (1/10 - 30/10, 2023): Startups work on their business plan and strategy, to strengthen their pitch. 

• November - … :  Pitch selected by our investor committee receives EUR 100.000 and receives support from us for at least 8 months!

Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity! The application deadline is August 25th, 2023. Visit our website to learn more.