Startup Founder | Technical Lead
Apply NowCompany: TandemLaunch
Location: Montreal, QC H1A 0A1
Description:
TandemLaunch is inviting passionate technical entrepreneurs to join our next cohort of Entrepreneurs-in-Residence. If you're ready to turn cutting-edge academic research into groundbreaking, commercially viable startups, this is your opportunity. Join our dynamic venture lab and become part of an ecosystem that's shaping the future of technology.
About TandemLaunch
We're a unique Canadian deep-tech startup foundry, transforming breakthrough research from world-class academic labs into successful startups. As a Startup Founder at TandemLaunch, you'll be at the core of our innovation-driven community. You'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including office and lab space, prototyping tools, and a network of seasoned mentors. Our incubator provides the ideal environment for deep-tech ventures to flourish.
Our Focus Areas Include:
What you'll do
What we offer:
Who We're Looking For:
- A PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, RF Engineering, or a related field.
- A self-driven, entrepreneurial individual who thrives on innovation and taking initiative.
- A proactive team player with leadership potential and an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Strong communication skills to articulate technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
**How It Works:**
Submit your CV to connect with our team. Collaborate with us to develop a startup concept. Transform the idea into a viable investment opportunity. Unlock $600K-$800K in early-stage funding to bring your startup to life.
TandemLaunch is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ candidates, to help enrich our collective innovation and ideas.
About TandemLaunch
We're a unique Canadian deep-tech startup foundry, transforming breakthrough research from world-class academic labs into successful startups. As a Startup Founder at TandemLaunch, you'll be at the core of our innovation-driven community. You'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including office and lab space, prototyping tools, and a network of seasoned mentors. Our incubator provides the ideal environment for deep-tech ventures to flourish.
Our Focus Areas Include:
- Advanced sensing and signal processing
- Sustainable and energy-efficient electronics
- Next-gen wireless communications
- On-device encryption and privacy-preserving AI
What you'll do
- Lead the creation of a profitable startup, leveraging your technical and research expertise.
- Work hands-on with emerging technologies sourced from world-leading laboratories in the deep-tech sector.
- Identify and secure patentable intellectual property, managing the due diligence required to build your startup's patent portfolio.
- Design a technical roadmap and develop a minimum viable product (MVP) within 18-24 months.
- Recruit and guide an engineering team through the development process to achieve key product milestones.
- Provide scientific leadership to validate your product's core functionality.
What we offer:
- Pre-seed funding ranging from $600K to $800K.
- A founding equity stake in your startup.
- Comprehensive group health insurance and a competitive stipend.
- Access to our extensive academic and investor networks.
- Engineering support and mentorship for technical development.
Who We're Looking For:
- A PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, RF Engineering, or a related field.
- A self-driven, entrepreneurial individual who thrives on innovation and taking initiative.
- A proactive team player with leadership potential and an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Strong communication skills to articulate technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
**How It Works:**
TandemLaunch is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ candidates, to help enrich our collective innovation and ideas.