Grant Writer & Application Specialist for DeepTech / AI Startup (UK & Global Grants)

Posted last week

Worldwide

Summary

1. Job Role Summary You need a Technical Grant Application & Executive BD Assistant to handle execution on two fronts: 2. Core Responsibilities • Grant & Funding Submissions: Submit, track, and manage applications for UK and global innovation grants (e.g., Innovate UK, EPSRC, KTP frameworks) and tech non-dilutive funding. • Outreach Execution: Manage outbound email communication to target university research divisions (Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial, UCL, Edinburgh) and Big Tech partnership portals (Microsoft, AWS, Google DeepMind, OpenAI, Anthropic). • Pipeline Management: Track responses, follow-ups, document requirements, and call scheduling on your behalf. 3. Key Freelancer Profile Look for a candidate with a background in Grant Writing / Tech BD / Founder Assistance who understands how to handle sensitive IP and communicate professionally with academic and enterprise stakeholders.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 1-3 months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
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Activity on this job
  • Proposals:10 to 15
  • Last viewed by client:last week
  • Hires:
    1
  • Interviewing:
    2
  • Invites sent:
    7
  • Unanswered invites:
    4
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  • 1 hire, 1 active

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