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Freelancer (m/f/d) with defense background wanted – for Business Development & Partnerships in the defense-tech environment
Project info
- Period11.08.2025 - 28.01.2026
- Capacityfrom 95%
- Daily rate700 - 900€
- LocationDüsseldorf, Germany
- Languages Essential:
- German(Advanced)
Desirable:- English(Advanced)
- German
- Remotefrom 80%
Description
We are the Defense Tech Incubator NRW – a new initiative to support innovative startups in defense technology. Our goal: to connect the best minds and technologies with industry, public actors, and investors – enabling sustainable innovations for security-relevant applications.
To strengthen our operational team, we’re looking for an experienced individual from the defense sector – ideally with experience as a Bundeswehr officer or through long-term work at one of the leading system houses (e.g., Rheinmetall, Hensoldt, MBDA, etc.).
Your tasks:
Identification, outreach, and acquisition of potential partner companies (including industry, defense, and IT)
Building and maintaining this investor network
Co-developing our financing strategy for the incubator
Representing the incubator at industry events, trade shows, and in networks
Supporting the establishment of strategic alliances at state and federal levels
Requirements
- Background as a Bundeswehr officer (current or former) or several years of experience at a leading company in the defense and security industry
- Understanding of defense ecosystems, procurement processes, and stakeholder landscapes in Germany/Europe
- Entrepreneurial mindset and high self-motivation
- Excellent communication skills to engage with industry, mid-sized companies, startups, and policymakers
- Willingness to work in a hybrid setup (1x per week on-site in Düsseldorf)