




Innovation Ecosystem Liaison – TTOs and Deep Tech Incubation
1. Relationship Management
Build and maintain partnerships with Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs), researchers, and innovation stakeholders.
- Act as the primary point of contact between startups, investors, corporates, and academia.
2. Technology Transfer and Commercialization
Identify promising technologies from TTOs for commercialization or startup creation.
- Guide researchers through IP protection, licensing, and market entry strategies.
3. Incubation Programme Management
Design and oversee deep tech incubation initiatives, ensuring startups receive mentorship, funding, and resources.
- Monitor startup progress and ensure programme objectives are met.
4. Ecosystem Building
Foster collaboration between academia, government, startups, and private sector players.
- Organize events, workshops, and forums to strengthen the innovation ecosystem.
5. Technology Scouting
Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their market potential.
- Facilitate partnerships for co-development or commercialization.
6. Strategic Planning and Reporting
Align programmes with organizational goals and national innovation strategies.
- Provide regular updates on progress, outcomes, and ecosystem trends.
7. Funding and Resource Support
Connect startups and TTOs with venture capital, grants, or other funding sources.
- Negotiate agreements and ensure access to essential resources.
8. Advocacy and Outreach
Advocate for policies that promote deep tech innovation and commercialization.
- Raise awareness of programme achievements and ecosystem success stories.
Competency/Skills Required Core
1. Strategic Thinking
• Ability to align innovation activities with organizational goals and national priorities.
• Developing strategies to commercialize technologies and scale startups.
2. Stakeholder Management
• Building relationships with TTOs, researchers, startups, and industry partners.
• Navigating diverse interests to foster effective collaborations.
3. Communication and Influence
• Clear articulation of complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills for securing partnerships and resources.