Startup Coordinator

If you are seeking a career that combines innovative education with a passion for crafting positive change, look no further than the University of East London. Founded in 1898 to meet the skills needs of the 2nd industrial revolution, we're now in Year 7 of our ground-breaking 10-year Vision 2028 strategic plan, orchestrated by our Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Amanda Broderick.

Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We are committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a sustainable, inclusive, and green future. But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us shape the future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for generating positive change. We're an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

If you're ready to join a team that values your outstanding skills and perspectives and is dedicated to making a difference, we invite you to explore a career with us. We are excited to welcome versatile individuals who are committed to advancing their careers while making a positive impact on the world.

The Institute for Connected Communities (ICC) is engaged in research and training into the social, economic, and cultural productions of health and well-being. ICC has attracted funding from UK research councils (NIHR, ESRC, AHRC), charitable trusts, NHS, European Commission, UNICEF, and national government departments. We have major programmes of research outputs from which impact upon intervention innovation and development including social prescribing, cybercrime, and child internet safety amongst others at local, national, and international level.

MassChallenge UK (MCUK), is a new UK-based startup programme focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI), to help turn university ideas into successful companies. It will set up a clear path for talented students and staff from universities like UEL and QMUL to join the accelerator. The programme connects these new, fast-moving AI startups with major corporate partners who need new technology to solve business problems. By providing mentorship, funding, and direct industry access, MCUK aims to speed up the growth of these AI ventures, maximize their social and economic impact by tapping into diverse talent, and support the UK's goal of leading in AI development.

The MassChallenge UK (MCUK) Startup Community Coordinator will project manage the RED fund deliverables in collaboration with our partners, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), and the MCUK team, ensuring the projects stays on track and is delivered in full. A key deliverable for the postholder is the development of a successful pipeline of university startup and spinout applicants for MCUK (starting with UEL and QMUL), supporting the universities' commitment to fostering creativity, entrepreneurship, and collaborative problem-solving. In addition, the postholder will promote the MCUK offering across other UK universities to ensure the most relevant cohorts are recruited.

The postholder will also work directly with the QUEST team at Queen Mary University of London, joining the team for approximately 1 day per week.

Key targets for this role include engaging with 40 universities by the end of year 3, contributing to the 8-10 spinouts (from these universities) per cohort for MCUK.

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