This opportunity targets PhD candidates with a breakthrough idea, research project, or emerging technology that could change the world. The goal is to take academic work beyond academia and turn it into a real company. A consulting firm is looking to collaborate with enterprising, innovation-driven PhD researchers interested in building a startup around their scientific or technological expertise.
The firm's founder works closely with selected PhD innovators to help develop the concept, build a prototype, and bring the solution to market.
Profile
We are seeking candidates who are:
- Currently completing a PhD (2–4 years) or finished PhD
- Specializing in High-Tech, Deep Tech, Engineering, Applied Sciences, Physics, AI/ML, Robotics, Electronics, Photonics, MedTech, or related fields
- Entrepreneurial, ambitious, and excited about building a real business from research
- Curious, open-minded, and motivated to learn what it takes to commercialize a technology
- Interested in co-founding or leading a venture around their PhD work or a new idea
Preferences. Ideal for:
- PhD candidates who are open-minded, passionate about entrepreneurship and innovation
- Researchers with promising projects that could be commercialized
- Anyone excited to bridge the gap between deep tech research and market impact
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