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Freelancer (m/f/d) with Defense Background Wanted – for Business Development & Partnerships in the Defense-Tech Sector

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Industry
Aerospace and Defense
Areas
Investments, M&A & Venture Capital
Sales
Strategy and Planning

Project info

  • Period
    28.07.2025 - 14.01.2026
  • Capacity
    from 95%
  • Daily rate
    700 - 900€
  • Location
    Düsseldorf, Germany
  • Languages
    Essential:
    • German
      (Advanced)
    Desirable:
    • English
      (Advanced)
  • Remote
    from 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 stakeholders and investors – and thus enable sustainable innovations for security-related applications.

To strengthen our operations team, we are looking for an experienced professional from the defense sector – ideally with experience as an officer in the German Armed Forces or through many years at one of the leading system houses (e.g., Rheinmetall, Hensoldt, MBDA, etc.).

  • Your tasks:

  • Identifying, approaching and securing potential partner companies (including industry, defense and IT)

  • Building and maintaining this investor network

  • Shaping our financing strategy for the incubator

  • Representing the incubator at industry events, trade fairs and in networks

  • Supporting the development of strategic alliances at state and federal level

Requirements

  • Background as an officer in the German Armed Forces (current or former) or several years of experience at a leading defense and security company
  • Understanding of defense ecosystems, procurement processes and stakeholder landscapes in Germany/Europe
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and strong self-motivation
  • Excellent communication skills at eye level with industry, SMEs, startups and policymakers
  • Willingness to work in a hybrid model (on-site in Düsseldorf once a week)