Bakar Climate Tech Incubator Recruiting Director of BD & Partnerships

Learn more and apply on the UC Berkeley jobs site (look for job #71510).

Building on the success of the Bakar BioEnginuity Hub, the largest university- owned and operated incubator for life sciences start-up companies, UC Berkeley will be opening a new building, the Bakar ClimatEnginuity Hub (BCH), that will serve as a nexus for excellence in climate and energy entrepreneurship in the coming years. This world-class facility will bring together innovators and entrepreneurs who can create solutions to address climate change and provide innovative approaches to generating an abundant and clean supply of energy.

The Director of Business Development and Partnerships of BCH will be responsible for developing highly innovative new programs and partnerships with local, national and international public and private entities to create and support a vibrant ecosystem that accelerates startup companies focused on the translation of scientific discoveries into solutions in the energy and climate tech marketplace. We seek a leader with a high degree of familiarity and experience in the energy and clean tech industry and strong networks in the investment and business community. The Director will focus on strategic business development, leveraging their past experience in academia, industry, and/or the VC community. The Director will serve as a liaison with external corporate entities, investors, foundations, governments, and startup companies as well as internally with students, faculty, researchers, and other campus stakeholders.

Learn more and apply on the UC Berkeley jobs site (look for job #71510).