Startup Expansion Support Coordinator

Position: Startup Expansion Support Coordinator
Location: Warsaw
Type: Part-time (0.5 FTE, up to 1 FTE in selected months)
About Us: We are a dynamic foundation dedicated to fostering innovation and supporting startups through our comprehensive acceleration program (StartSmartcee.org). We are currently seeking an Startup Expansion Support Coordinatorto join our team and help us achieve our mission of driving growth and international success for innovative startups through our acceleration program.
Key Responsibilities:
Support for the Acceleration Program:
• Promote the recruitment process through direct networking.
• Manage relationships with partners and stakeholders of the foundation to support operational activities and update the foundation's database.
• Identify and engage new partners interested in collaborating with selected startups on international markets (USA, Germany).
• Support the recruitment process of startups and coordinate the selection and acceleration process conducted by international partners for the acceleration track focused on expansion to German or US markets.
• Participate in status meetings with program participants, monitor progress, and gather information for reports.
• Negotiate and establish terms of cooperation with domestic and international partners, including preparation and analysis of agreements.
• Assist in collecting and analyzing reports from startups, who will be grant recipients, regarding task completion.
• Collect data, analyze, and prepare reports on project progress.
Implementation of the Expansion Program:
• Oversee the scope and quality of the program delivered by international partners, provide expert support in selecting suppliers.
• Set schedules and budgets based on the planned support and individual needs of the startup for the respective market.
• Provide continuous support to startups from selection, through program introduction, to achieving subsequent milestones.
• Directly supervise the achievement of milestones.
• Assist companies in the reporting and settlement process.
• Test and control quality, report necessary changes.
• Maintain ongoing contact with the ecosystem of international partners.
Qualifications:
• Proven experience in engaging in internationalization or acceleration programs.
• Strong background in collaborating with startup ecosystems in Poland and abroad.
• Expertise in project management and coordination, particularly in supporting startups.
• Proficiency in project management reporting and settlement support.
• Passionate about new technologies with a strong ability to build relationships and maintain self-discipline.
• Multidisciplinary approach to tasks and problem-solving.
• Excellent command of the English language is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
What We Offer:
• Opportunity to work with innovative startups and leading industry and ecosystem partners.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Flexible working hours, adjusted to the scope of work.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary.
• Employment contract.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to m.jablonska@fpt.org.pl by June 30th. Please include "Startup Expansion Support Coordinator” Application" in the subject line.
Join us in shaping the future of innovation and helping startups succeed on a global scale!