Business Development Specialist

CloudFerro is a provider of cloud data processing services. It provides and supports cloud computing for specialized markets, including the European space industry, climate research and science.

It has extensive experience in storing and processing large data sets, including multi-petabyte Earth observation satellite data repositories. CloudFerro solutions are used by leading companies and scientific institutions in Europe from various market sectors that process large data sets: European Space Agency (ESA), EUMETSAT, European Center for Medium-Range Forecasts (ECMWF), Mercator Ocean International, German Aerospace Agency (DLR), EGI and many others.

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 Observation,

• Support in managing a portfolio of active R&D projects.

  
  

Business Development

• Developing strategic partnerships with technology companies, research institutions, and international organizations,

• 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 capital,

• 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+).

What do we offer?

• Working with us, you will carry out projects for the European space industry, climate research and science,

• We adopt a hybrid working model and are flexible in terms of working hours,

• We are open to new ideas and discuss solutions together, so you learn and have the opportunity for continuous development,

• We give you a high degree of autonomy in terms of work organisation,

• You will work with people you can always count on - we have top-notch specialists and experts in their fields on board,

• We offer attractive remuneration based on stable forms of employment,

• You will receive a social package - medical care, multisport, life insurance,

• You will have the opportunity to take language classes.