<div class="show-more-less-html__markup show-more-less-html__markup--clamp-after-5 relative overflow-hidden"> <p><strong>The Mission: From Engineering Lead to Technical Founder</strong></p><p><br/></p><p>You are a seasoned Tech Lead, Head of Engineering, or CTO who has built and scaled complex systems. Whether you have been leading teams in a fast-paced scaleup, a corporate R&amp;D hub, or have recently finished a technical degree, you know that Deep Tech is only as strong as its architecture. You’ve mastered the art of building scalable tech stacks and now you’re ready to build one you actually own.</p><p><br/></p><p>Now, it’s time to move from managing sprints to architecting a global venture. We are looking for high-level "Hackers" ready to take the technical lead in a newly forming science-startup. Your mission is to translate world-class research into functional MVPs and scalable software or hardware solutions.</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Your Profile: </strong></p><p><br/></p><ul><li><strong>Proven Tech Expertise:</strong> Senior experience in software engineering, system architecture, or hardware development (across any industry).</li><li><strong>Engineering Leadership:</strong> You’ve managed technical roadmaps and understand the balance between rapid prototyping and long-term stability.</li><li><strong>Builder Mindset:</strong> You love getting your hands dirty with the first version of a product while keeping the big picture in mind.</li><li><strong>Team-Oriented:</strong> You value the synergy of an interdisciplinary founding team—partnering with Scientists for the "IP" and Product Leads for the "UX."</li><li><strong>The Calculated Leap:</strong> You are looking for a structured, de-risked way to enter the startup world before committing to full-throttle entrepreneurship.</li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>The Opportunity: The JUNI Team-up Challenge</strong> Join our <strong>6-week hybrid, part-time program in Berlin</strong> starting in <strong>July</strong>. It is built for professionals and tech experts, requiring a commitment of <strong>10–15 hours per week</strong>.</p><p><br/></p><ul><li><strong>Venture Matching:</strong> We facilitate interdisciplinary team matching with the option to connect with cutting-edge scientists, experienced venture builders, business talent or technical experts.</li><li><strong>Grant &amp; Funding Ready:</strong> We focus on making your newly formed team ready to apply for the <strong>EXIST-Gründerstipendium</strong> or <strong>Berliner Startup Stipendium (BSS)</strong> by the end of the program.</li><li><strong>No Idea? No Problem: </strong> We provide curated access to scientists who bring breakthrough scientific concepts - or you can bring your own technical project to find a team.</li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><ul><li>The opportunity to shape the tech identity of a Deep-Tech venture from day one.</li><li>Find your perfect match co-founders (Product + Science).</li><li>A de-risked path to becoming a Deep Tech CTO.</li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>About JUNI</strong></p><p>JUNI is building the leading startup ecosystem for science-based spin-offs in Berlin and Brandenburg. We connect universities, startups, corporations, investors, and policymakers—creating the spaces, programs, and partnerships that translate research into successful companies.</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>How to Apply:</strong> Applications are open until <strong>June 14th</strong>. Stop building someone else’s stack—start architecting your own company.</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>More Info here:</strong> https://juni.science/program/juni-team-up-challenge/</p><p><strong>Apply here:</strong> https://juni.submittable.com/submit/e49b3879-34b5-4ecd-a8fc-2fee96aaeb0e/juni-team-up-challenge</p><p><br/></p> </div>