The QAI Ventures / Quantum City Team in VP Research is Hiring an Accelerator Manager

This Full-time Fixed-Term position is for approximately 35 months (based on the length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension, and is based in Calgary, Canada.

This role is critical in the development of Quantum City's startup program. Working closely with the QAI Ventures team, the role focuses on building the quantum and quantum-adjacent startup accelerator program locally in Calgary.

The candidate will be responsible for developing the operational processes and the coaching and integration of mentors on-site. The role will be instrumental in scouting and selecting the participating global startups and will also support Accelerator leadership in the selection and development of the teams for the international market.

There is also a possibility of the role supporting the development of another accelerator location. This role's responsibility is to expand the program in the direction of incubation, and will be asked to assist when we focus on start-ups that need to scale up at an advanced stage.

The successful candidate is characterized by a broad experience in the startup environment, knows the challenges that founders face, and understands the perspective of startups, especially regarding investments.