About Us
ESA BIC Denmark and ESA Technology Broker Denmark are part of the European Space Agency’s network supporting innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialisation of space technologies.

• ESA BIC Denmark supports space-related start-ups with funding, mentoring, and access to ESA’s European innovation ecosystem.
• ESA Technology Broker Denmark facilitates the transfer of space technologies and know-how into non-space sectors—fueling innovation, sustainability, and commercial growth.

Together, we help visionary entrepreneurs, researchers, and companies unlock the full potential of space technology and business.

The Opportunity
We are looking for several motivated graduated students to join our on-site team at DTU Space in Kgs. Lyngby. We offer a unique opportunity to work on a variety of tasks related to space innovation, start-ups, technology transfer, and outreach—depending on your interests and competencies.

Whether you're passionate about communication, business development, tech scouting, event coordination, or space entrepreneurship, we’ll work with you to shape your role accordingly.

Potential Responsibilities 
Depending on your profile, your tasks may include:

• Market and technology research
• Support for start-up scouting and onboarding
• Drafting presentations, case stories, newsletters, and SoMe content
• Event planning and coordination (e.g. workshops, info sessions, hackathons)
• Internal reporting, CRM and documentation support
• Dialogue with entrepreneurs, researchers, and ESA stakeholders
• Supporting grant processes, tech evaluations, and feasibility studies

Your Profile 

• You’re enrolled in a relevant Master’s degree (e.g. innovation, business, engineering, communication, design, or space-related fields)
• You’re curious, organised, and able to work independently in a team setting
• You have strong communication skills in English (Danish is a plus)
• You have a genuine interest in space, entrepreneurship, and technology
• Experience with start-ups, SoMe tools, graphic design, tech scouting, or CRM systems is a plus—but not required

What We Offer 

• A flexible, paid, part-time position (15 hours/week) with consideration for your study schedule
• A stimulating and collaborative work environment at DTU Space—Denmark’s leading space research institution
• Hands-on involvement in space start-ups, innovation, and tech commercialisation
• The chance to work across ESA programmes with national and international stakeholders
• A tailored role aligned with your strengths, ambitions, and learning goals

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC).

Working hours are on average 15 hours per week and can be organized flexibly in relation to holidays, exams, etc. Starting date is 1st of September 2025 (or according to mutual agreement). 

The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus. 

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 1 July 2025.  Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and documentation for study activity. In the application, we would like to hear a little about you, your competencies and why you are applying for the position.

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Head of center, Sune Nordentoft Lauritsen on +45 93 51 09 81. Read more about ESA BIC Denmark and ESA Technology Broker Denmark on https://esabic.dk/   

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.