Valorisation Programme Manager
Job Location:
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Your opportunity to make a real mark. Techleap has been asked by the Dutch government to lead the exploration of the Spin-off Game Changers for the valorisation ecosystem and of a possible national spin-off organisation and youll be at the centre of it. Its a founding role for something the Netherlands has never had.
The Netherlands has great science. Dutch researchers are among the most-cited in the world. But that doesnt translate into spin-offs at the rate youd expect. The country has set an ambition to quadruple its spin-off output by 2035 and this role exists to help make that possible.
Youll operate at the intersection of science entrepreneurship and policy with direct access to university leadership deep tech founders investors and ministries.
Youre not starting from zero. Techleap did initial work in spring 2026 identifying the ecosystems bottlenecks and potential interventions to remove them. Your job is to build on that: map global best practice and the boldest new ideas being tested elsewhere (and bring your own) then determine the highest-leverage solutions to the systems real problems - fragmented deal processes weak career incentives for academic founders slow funding pathways a system built for incremental innovation an aversion to risk-taking and thin scouting capacity.
Youll work directly with ecosystem frontrunners: universities incubators TTOs investors and founders bringing them along while pushing for real ambition and experimentation rather than settling for consensus.
Your findings become concrete action plans for the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate (EZK) and for Techleap.
Our ideal candidate embodies most of the qualities listed below. If you dont meet every requirement but believe youre the right fit we encourage you to make your case.
Your profile
Demonstrated understanding of the spin-off process ideally from the inside - as a founder TTO/KTO professional or incubator manager who has worked closely with academic spin-outs.
While you know the spin-off process from the inside what excites you is redesigning the system.
5-8 years of relevant experience.
A track record of turning complex analysis into reports and action plans that lead to actual decisions.
A track record of mobilising senior stakeholders without formal authority.
Confident running workshops moderating panels and presenting to senior audiences.
A sharp structured writer.
Comfortable working in ambiguity inside an organisation that is itself still being built.
International experience in valorisation.
Preferred qualifications
A network in the Dutch valorisation or deep tech ecosystem (TTOs ROMs NWO RVO Yes!Delft QuantumDelta NL PhotonDelta).
Familiarity with IP deal structures cap tables Professors Privilege and state-aid considerations.
Experience with European programmes or communities (EIC EIT Rise Europe).
A background in a deep tech domain (life sciences quantum semiconductors agri-food).
Prior experience building or scaling a programme from an early stage.
Dutch language skills - most ecosystem partners operate in Dutch.
How you work
Instigate: You spot what needs to happen and make it happen without waiting for a fully defined brief or for permission.
Synthesise: You turn what you hear from scientists founders investors and policymakers into clear structured insight others can act on.
Challenge: Youre bold enough to leave laggards behind and put your energy where it actually moves the system.
Connect: You build relationships with frontrunners across a fragmented ecosystem and use them to get things done.
A landscape review of international best practice and emerging game changers with a shortlisted set of high-leverage interventions.
A first action plan delivered to EZK and Techleap leadership.
Working relationships established with key university TTO incubator and investor stakeholders.
At least one intervention moved from idea to a concrete actionable proposal.
A salary between 5800 - 6500 gross per month (40 hours week)
8% holiday allowance
15% pension allowance for you to allocate
Laptop provided by Techleap
100/month work from home allowance
Travel allowance
Unlimited holidays
Hybrid working setup minimum 3 days in office or on location
1 year contract minimum 4 days/week
As part of our mission we build safe communities that foster diverse inclusive and equitable collaboration - and that includes our employees. Were taking on exciting challenges for founders and Dutch society and we only succeed with a team that represents an inclusive and diverse set of identities and backgrounds.
If you are motivated by shaping the Dutch valorisation ecosystem and systems that help early-stage founders succeed we look forward to hearing from you.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Your growth as a founder is our mission. Backed by deep expertise in the Dutch tech ecosystem, Techleap offers tailored programmes and a trusted community to help you scale with confidence.
