Aalto-yliopisto
Job title:
BUSINESS DEVELOPER FOR FUTURE DEEP-TECH STARTUP
Company
Aalto-yliopisto
Job description
Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by sparking the game changers of tomorrow and by creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 13,000 students, 400 professors and close to 4 500 other staff members working on our vibrant campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. We actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.Would you like to grow a deep tech startup? Are you excited about creating an international business from research in the field of hydrogen compressing?Aalto University is now looking for aBUSINESS DEVELOPER FOR FUTURE DEEP-TECH STARTUPto join a team of research experts of the Research to Business case in the field of gas compressing from the School of Engineering. AC Comp compressor offers a new way to tackle the inefficiency of traditional gas compressors by using waste heat instead of electricity. The solution’s ability to drastically reduce energy consumption, reliance on external power, lower operational costs, and support sustainability initiatives creates a significant competitive advantage. This makes it an attractive option for industries looking to transform their waste to value, decrease electricity costs and comply with energy saving regulations. AC Comp can generate as high as 100 bar pressurized gas which provides an attractive option in hydrogen compression as well in hydrogen batteries, for example.What you’ll doYou will implement the commercialization plan that includes market analysis, customer profiling, gap and risk analysis, the identification of business models, identifying the go-to-market strategy, and the future funding models. The commercialization preparation tasks include a technoeconomic study to determine levelized cost of compressed air and comparison this with industry standards as well as determination of sizing of system to be competitive with industrial scale compressors and payback period of investing in this system. You also identify local manufacturing and industrial plants in Finland that have adequate waste heat streams, heat sinks and demand for compressed gas. Based on those you determine customer value and conduct market surveys and make potential customer studies.What we offerWe offer a meaningful job where you can create a business from research in an international environment. You’ll get the support of the research team, mentors, Aalto Innovation Services, Aalto Startup Center and the active Aalto community. After the project, there is a possibility that you could become co-founder of the new deep tech startup as a CEO or Business Director.You will be employed by Aalto University for the duration of the project. This project is intended to last 18 months starting in July 2025. The position will be located at the Aalto University Campus in Otaniemi, Espoo, and cannot be done from abroad.Who are we looking for?We are looking for a business minded person with entrepreneurial mindset. You don’t need to be an expert of compressor technology or hydrogen ecosystem but share the genuine interest to build a commercial business of a superb deep tech research. We have the technology experts you bring the business drive.What we value?Fluency in EnglishExperience and proven track record in business development, commercialization and entrepreneurshipExperience in Mechanical engineering and energy industry or some exposure to it helpsAbility to work with people from different backgroundsExcellent teamwork, negotiation and communications skillsWorking in AaltoAll our work in Aalto is guided by the values of the university: responsibility, courage, and collaboration. It’s the people that create Aalto, now and in the future. We want to be an open community where equality and inclusion enable curiosity, innovation, collaboration and wellbeing. We offer you a meaningful and inspiring environment. We are proud of our purpose to shape a sustainable future. We spark the game changers of tomorrow, and renew society with research-based knowledge, creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset.Our community is made up of more than 13,000 students, 400 professors and over 4,500 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness.Ready to apply?Are you still onboard? If you’d like to grow this project into an amazing deep tech startup, send us your CV and motivation letter with a salary request and contact information of your references through our recruitment system.The call is open until 31st of July 2025 23:59 (EET), but we will start reviewing and interviewing candidates immediately. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.Note that we are not looking for consultancy type of arrangements, but rather a team member who will be employed by Aalto University and would be interested in participating in a potential future deep-tech startup as a CEO or Business Director.Want to know more?For further information, please contact: Innovation Advisor Panu Kuosmanen by phone +358 50 3841600 between 11:00-12:00 on following dates: 9.7.2025, 16.7.2025.Questions related to the recruiting system can be sent toMore information about Business Finland Research to Business funding:More information about Aalto University Innovation services:From ideas to impact – Aalto University Innovation ecosystemMore about Aalto University:To view information about Workday Accessibility, please click .Please see more of our Open Positions
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Location
Espoo, Helsinki
Job date
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 00:58:55 GMT
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