Business Development Specialist

Due to our dynamic development, we are seeking talented individuals to join our team as a: Business Development Specialist Job Summary: Join our Strategy & New Business team at an ambitious Polish company positioning itself to become Europe’s leading provider of space cloud services. We are seeking a dynamic professional who thrives in high-tech environments and excels at building relationships with scientists and technical experts. If you combine strategic thinking with practical action and enjoy exploring new business opportunities, we are the right place for you. Main areas of responsibilities: R&D Funding Identification and support in applying for R&D funds (Horizon Europe, EDF, ESA programs, national NCBR programs, etc., Collaboration with technical teams in preparing grant applications, Monitoring of funding opportunities for innovative projects in the areas of cloud computing and Earth Observatio, Support in managing a portfolio of active R&D projects. Business Development Developing strategic partnerships with technology companies, research institutions, and international organization, Market analysis of cloud computing services in the space and EO sectors, Support in identifying new business opportunities and market segment. Startup Ecosystem & Innovation Building relationships with startups in the areas of space tech, cloud computing, Big Data, etc., as well as partnerships with ecosystem institutions, Technology Scouting - identifying emerging technologie. Required qualifications: Higher education (preferred: economics, finance, computer science, geoinformatics, Mathematics, Minimum 2-3 years of experience in business development, grant writing, or venture capita, Experience in working with R&D funds (EU, national, sectoral, Knowledge of the startup ecosystem (experience in VC, accelerators, and incubators preferred), Experience in preparing grant applications and business plans, Ability to analyze markets and competitors, Knowledge of business models in the tech industry (SaaS, cloud services), Experience in building strategic partnerships, Excellent English (C1+).