Pre-Business Developer for future health tech startup

at Aalto University, Otaniemi, Finland

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Not given in the advert

Closing date

Open until filled

Start

December 2026

Type of post

IT and technicians
A support post, not a teaching post.

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13 November 2026, on a public job listing

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The advert

Aalto University where science and art meet technology and business. We are an international community of bold thinkers who shape a sustainable future with education, research breakthroughs and innovative ideas and solutions.

Would you like to grow a deep tech startup? Are you excited about creating an international business from research in the field of health technology?

Aalto University is now looking for a

PRE-BUSINESS DEVELOPER FOR FUTURE HEALTH TECH STARTUP

Business Finland’s Research to Business (R2B) funding is intended for public research organizations for projects in which research groups and researchers aim to develop their research into new business and to commercialize their research results. We are looking for business minded person with entrepreneurial mindset to join a team of research experts in the project Radio Care from the School of Electrical Engineering and bring commercialization expertise into the team. Radio Care is a non-invasive cardiovascular monitoring system based on synchronized, radio-frequency (RF) multi-patch sensors that continuously track arterial stiffness and vascular health without discomfort or pressure cuffs. The commercial opportunity focuses on delivering proprietary wearable sensor kits alongside recurring AI analytics software licenses to consumer electronic companies, clinical research institutions, sleep centers, and pharmaceutical trials. The project aims to apply for Business Finland R2B funding in application call 1/2027. The application phase is intended to start in December 2026.

What you’ll do

You help the team to determinate the business potential by validating the need and identifying potential market size and customer value. You study competing solutions and map out different commercialization options e.g. start-up establishment.

The application process includes preparation and submission of the R2B funding application creation of project plan and a brief presentation of the project to Business Finland's specialists. The deadline of the call is early March 2027.

What we offer

We offer a possibility to create a business from research in an international environment. You’ll get the support of the research team, mentors, Aalto Innovation and the active Aalto community.

The case is currently planning to apply for the R2B funding in the call 1/2027. This opportunity is service contract based to support the application phase only. If the project gets funded there is an option to be employed by Aalto University as a business developer for the duration of the project. R2B projects typically last 1 1/2 years. The position can be either full-time or part-time depending on your skills and role. After the project, there is a possibility that you could become co-founder of the new deep tech startup as a CEO or Business Director.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a business minded person with entrepreneurial mindset. You have the genuine interest to build a commercial business out of a superb deep tech research. Experience in healthcare, medical device, or health technology industry is required. We have the technology experts, you bring the business drive.

What we value?

• Fluency in English

• Experience and proven track record in business development, commercialization and entrepreneurship

• Experience in the health technology

• Ability to work with people from different backgrounds

• Excellent teamwork, negotiation and communications skills

Ready to apply?

Are you still onboard? If you’d like to grow this project into an amazing deep tech startup, send us your CV and motivation letter through our recruitment system.

The call is open until the December 10th 2026 but we will start reviewing and interviewing candidates immediately. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Note that we are not looking for consultancy type of arrangements. This opportunity is service contract based to support the application phase only. If the project gets funded there is an option to be employed by Aalto University as a business developer for the duration of the project.

Read more

• Research to Business (R2B) funding: Business Finland’s Research to Business funding program — how it works, eligibility, and timelines. https://www.businessfinland.fi/en/for-finnish-customers/services/funding/cooperation-between-companies-and-research-organizations/research-to-business

• Aalto Innovation: Advancing entrepreneurship and innovations at Aalto University — programs, support, and success stories: https://www.aalto.fi/en/aalto-innovation

• Aalto schools and departments: Explore our academic units and research areas. https://www.aalto.fi/en/aalto-university/schools-departments-and-units

• Aalto University Privacy notice: https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/privacy-notices

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