EuroCDP Ecosystem Manager

Management \- Leuven \| Just now

Building partnerships throughout Europe and beyond, to enable Europe’s IC\-design startups move from breakthrough ideas to market\-ready chips.

About the role
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Europe is investing heavily in semiconductor innovation, and the EU Chips Design Platform is at the center of that transformation.

As a Ecosystem Manager, you'll build partnerships across Europe and beyond. In particular, you will set up collaborations with the Chip Competence Centers and you will guide startups through the platform, and help accelerate their path from concept to silicon.

What you'll do
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In this role, you'll combine ecosystem building with partnership management.

You will:

• Build strong relationships with competence centers and industry stakeholders throughout Europe and beyond.


• Connect and collaborate with other initiatives, such as Europractice and Silicon Catalyst (Chipstart.EU and Chipstart.UK).


• Build exploitation and future business models for the platform


• Promote the platform across the European semiconductor ecosystem.


• Help shape a thriving European chip design community.

Why this role is unique
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This is more than an account management role. You'll help build the ecosystem that enables the next generation of European chip companies to succeed. It offers the unique combination of:

• Direct impact on Europe's semiconductor future.


• Daily interaction with ambitious deep\-tech startups.


• Exposure to a broad network of innovators, investors and technology leaders.


• The opportunity to help build a flagship initiative under the European Chips Act.


• The reputation, expertise and global reach of imec behind you.

You'll have the chance to influence how tomorrow's chip companies are created, funded and scaled.

What we do for you
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We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth.

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits.

Who you are
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We're looking for someone who combines technical understanding with a passion for helping innovators succeed, with:

• A PhD, Master's degree or equivalent experience in microelectronics, electrical engineering, physics or a related field.


• Knowledge of ASIC design and semiconductor development is a plus.


• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.


• A customer\-focused mindset and entrepreneurial attitude.


• Willingness to travel frequently (10 % of your time) mostly in Europe.


• Excellent English communication skills.

It’s an asset if you also bring:

• Experience working with startups or innovation ecosystems.


• Familiarity with venture development, incubation or accelerator programs.


• An existing network within the European semiconductor ecosystem.


• Experience with multiple chip design flows or EDA tools.

Even if you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you. Your potential and willingness to learn matter just as much as your experience.

This job posting is within research or higher management. You will be eligible for a higher bonus if a strong female candidate you refer is hired.

IMEC and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. IMEC will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee\-based referral services and recruiting agencies (hereafter “Agency”) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge. IMEC will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have a prior written agreement with IMEC, validated by its HR department, in place regarding a specific job opening and allowing to submit resumes.

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