About us
StartSmart CEE empowers startups, corporations, and ecosystems to innovate, scale, and collaborate in tackling the most urgent challenges of our time. We support technological and business transformation across sectors, combining entrepreneurship with positive societal and environmental impact.
As part of this mission, Cleantech for CEE is one of our flagship initiatives. It focuses on empowering innovators to address two of the most pressing challenges in Central and Eastern Europe: air pollution and climate change. We are building a community of stakeholders — from startups to corporates, investors, public institutions, and NGOs — who are developing technologies to clean our air, decarbonize industries, and create a more sustainable future for the region.
Who we’re looking for
We’re seeking an expert with strong knowledge and understanding of the cleantech and circular economy (CE) markets, and proven experience in:
✔️ evaluating startup projects
✔️ providing consultancy to startups and large enterprises
✔️ managing transformational projects
You will help bridge technological innovation and climate goals by facilitating cooperation between startups, industry, and institutions supporting green transformation. Our work is based on models like ReSOLVE², Circular Canvas, and tools that advance public policies for CE and cleantech.
Key Responsibilities:
✔️ Design and lead workshops, educational sessions, and advisory meetings with startups and corporates
✔️ Conduct analyses and assessments of CE readiness (interviews, mapping, assessment tools)
✔️ Mentor cleantech startups on circular value and business models
✔️ Support planning and evaluation of cleantech technology pilots at large companies
✔️ Co-create educational materials, diagnostic tools, and methodologies (e.g., Circular Indicators, CTI, Circular Canvas)
✔️Participate in advocacy activities — knowledge dissemination, publications, speaking engagements
✔️ Collaborate with businesses, public institutions, universities, and NGOs
✔️ Assist in the delivery of funded projects (national and EU)
Requirements:
✔️ Proven experience in startup incubation, acceleration, or innovation program management, preferably in the Platformy Startowe grant schemes
✔️ Familiarity with early-stage business development, MVP design, and lean startup methodologies.
✔️ Strong communication and organizational skills.
✔️ Ability to work with diverse startup teams and external partners.
✔️ Experience with project documentation and reporting.
✔️ Availability to support multiple startups simultaneously
✔️ Experience with incubation projects funded by the EU
✔️ Fluency in Polish and English (written and spoken).
Nice to have
✔️ Ecosystem-building experience (advocacy, collaboration with funds/public sector)
✔️ Cleantech or CE sector network
✔️ Strategic communication and public speaking skills
What We offer:
✔️ Opportunity to work on one of the most important cleantech programs in CEE
✔️ Real impact on circular economy and green transformation in Poland
✔️ Dynamic startup-like environment with industrial partnerships
✔️ Flexible working model: remote / hybrid / onsite
✔️ Growth opportunities in national and EU projects
How to apply
Send your CV and a short motivation letter (or video) to m.jablonska@fpt.org.pl by 11 July 2025
Email subject: Cleantech & CE Expert – Your Name
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to present a one-page educational methodology proposal for promoting CE knowledge in large companies (including needs assessment, tools, recommendations, communication formats).