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About Technovator

Technovator is building Moldova's DeepTech Ecosystem, bridging academic research and market-ready ventures. We create structured pathways for researchers and technical innovators to translate IP into fundable startups, with partnerships across the innovation helix.

Role Overview

The DeepTech Program Manager supports the integration of high-quality technical content across Technovator's key initiatives. This is a contract/part-time role focused on sourcing DeepTech challenges, coordinating with technical stakeholders, and managing specific program deliverables — particularly for the DeepTech GigaHack, Business Innovation Summit, and Open Innovation Platform.

This role is ideal for someone with a technical background and ecosystem connections who can work flexibly across event cycles and project phases.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Challenge Sourcing & Management

• Work on 10 technical challenges for DeepTech GigaHack (Sep 2026) from corporate partners, public sector, and research institutions
• Work with challenge providers to define scope, datasets, and success criteria
• Coordinate technical requirements and infrastructure setup for hackathon
• Serve as liaison between challenge providers and event team

Stakeholder Coordination

• Build relationships with potential challenge providers
• Recruit technical mentors and subject matter experts for events and programs
• Coordinate with corporate innovation departments and public sector innovation programs
• Support partnership development for Open Innovation Platform

Event Support & Program Delivery

• DeepTech GigaHack (Sep 2026): Manage challenge provider logistics, coordinate datasets, support technical Q&A during event
• Business Innovation Summit (Dec 2026): Support DeepTech Showcase curation and Roundtable coordination
• Open Innovation Platform (Aug 2026 launch): Assist with onboarding corporate challenges and matching researcher capabilities
• And other initiatives 

Documentation & Reporting

• Track challenge pipeline: outreach, commitments, deliverables
• Document technical requirements and partnership discussions
• Support quarterly reporting on DeepTech initiatives
• Capture lessons learned and best practices

Required Qualifications

Must-Have:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Sciences, or related technical field
• Technical Understanding: Familiarity with at least ONE DeepTech area (AI/ML, EnergyTech, HealthTech, CleanTech), able to understand technical challenges and assess feasibility
• Ecosystem Exposure: 1-2+ years working with or in innovation ecosystems (startups, accelerators, university tech transfer, corporate innovation, research institutions)
• Communication Skills: Able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Languages: Fluent in Romanian and English
• Self-Starter: Comfortable working independently on contract basis with clear deliverables

Highly Desired:

• Technical background (engineering degree, research experience, or technical role in startup/corporate)
• Network in Moldova's tech/research ecosystem (UTM, corporate R&D, innovation community)
• Experience organizing hackathons, tech events, or innovation challenges
• Familiarity with corporate open innovation or tech transfer processes
• Understanding of European innovation programs (Horizon, EIC)

Time Commitment & Engagement Model

Contract / Part-time role with flexible hours based on project phases:

• April-August 2026: 10-15 hours/week (challenge sourcing, stakeholder outreach, platform onboarding)
• September 2026 (GigaHack): 20-25 hours/week (intensive event coordination)
• October-November 2026: 8-12 hours/week (post-event follow-up, Summit prep)
• December 2026 (Summit): 15-20 hours/week (showcase & roundtable coordination)

Remote work with occasional in-person meetings in Chisinau. Flexibility to manage own schedule around deliverables.

Additional Benefits:

• Flexible remote work arrangement
• Access to Technovator's ecosystem network
• Opportunity to shape Moldova's DeepTech ecosystem from early stages
• Potential for extended engagement or transition to full-time based on performance and organizational needs

How to Apply

Send to mary@technovator.world with subject line "DeepTech Program Manager Application - [Your Name]" by April 15, 2026.

Required documents:

• CV/Resume (max 2 pages)
• Cover Letter (max 1 page): Why this role + relevant experience + your availability/preferred hours per week
• LinkedIn Profile (link)