Qureos Mentor

Khalifa University

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 Job Purpose:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Provide subject-matter expertise that bridges innovation program design/delivery and commercialization/business development for KUEC. The role shapes accelerator/incubator and venture-building initiatives, translates KU research and capabilities into market-facing offerings, and supports revenue generation through opportunity prioritization, deal structuring, and portfolio optimization&mdash;ensuring alignment with institutional strategy and sector priorities.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Roles &amp; Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
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 End-to-end knowledge of program design and structuring
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 Advise on program themes, delivery models, and curriculum aligned with KUEC&rsquo;s commercialization and ecosystem strategies; integrate global best practices and co-create content with academic, industry, and entrepreneurial stakeholders; shape frameworks for different venture stages (early-stage, scale-up, corporate innovation).
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 Delivery Enablement &amp; Operational Advisory
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 Advice on participant selection, milestones, mentorship models, and resource plans; guide cohort logistics and digital delivery platforms; onboard mentors, advisors, and guest experts.
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 Program Evaluation &amp; Continuous Improvement
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 Establish KPIs, impact metrics, and feedback loops; analyze enrollment, engagement, and outcomes data; recommend enhancements based on evidence and evolving market needs.
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 Strategic Commercialization
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 Provide input to market-driven commercialization strategies aligned with KU&rsquo;s priorities and sector roadmaps; prioritize opportunities by sector attractiveness, technology readiness, and strategic fit; refine go-to-market frameworks and business models.
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 Market &amp; Competitive Intelligence
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 Contribute to market research, sector analysis, and competitor benchmarking to identify whitespace; translate technical/R&amp;D capabilities into compelling value propositions and business cases.
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 Deal Structuring &amp; Commercial Advisory
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 Advice on structuring and negotiation of commercial transactions (e.g., IP licensing, consulting, services) within risk appetite and objectives; inform pricing models, terms of engagement, and risk mitigation approaches.
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 Performance Monitoring &amp; Portfolio Optimization
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 Support assessment of active engagements; identify upsell/expansion opportunities and optimization levers; provide subject-matter input across the commercialization portfolio to advance revenue and value creation goals.
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 Stakeholder Coordination &amp; Ecosystem Positioning
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 Collaborate with internal teams (Partnerships, Business Development, Marketing) to ensure coherence and visibility; cultivate strategic relationships with industry and government stakeholders; enable partner-facing communications.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Innovation, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field; Master&rsquo;s/MBA preferred.
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 14 years&rsquo; experience spanning innovation program design/management and commercialization/business development, ideally within higher education, tech transfer, or government innovation settings; demonstrated experience in structuring commercial engagements and navigating innovation ecosystems.
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