CEO Coolmicro

Geselecteerde taal: EN • Sustainable • Circular and industrial construction • • Efficient drug development • Medical devices • Work health • • • Accurate geo-location with nanosatellites • PERSEUS wind turbine radar interference assessment tool • Military use of space • Integrated combat capabilities • • • TNO Traineeship • Talent development programme • Team Polar • Newsroom • Collaboration • Projects on commission • Public-private • TNO Fast Track • TNO Ventures • Innovation centres Geselecteerde taal: EN • CEO CoolMicro Locatie: Delft Werken op afstand: Hybrid Opleidingsniveau: Master Uren per week: 32-40 hours/week Vacancy 1182 CEO CoolMicro Ready to shape the future? Join CoolMicro as CEO About this position We are launching a breakthrough deep tech venture based on TNO-developed technology in high-performance microfluidic thermal management. This innovation addresses one of the most urgent bottlenecks in high-performance computing: a highly efficient and scalable solution by leveraging phase change at micro-scale, it removes heat far more efficiently than conventional solutions. It unlocks the performance and scalability needed for AI and high-performance computing. What will be your role? We are looking to complete the founding team of a high-potential TNO spin-off at the intersection of chip cooling, thermal management, semiconductors, and datacenter infrastructure. For this role, we are specifically looking for someone who can form the technical backbone of the company: someone who understands TNO's technology, defines the technical roadmap, understands supply chain, has experience in operations, and together with the commercial co-founder builds the team and grows the company from venture to scale-up. This role offers a unique opportunity to build a company based on validated technology with clear market demand and strong industry interest. Your responsibilities • Strategy & company building. Define the company strategy, target markets, and path from venture building to first commercial traction together with your co-founder. Create structure, focus, and momentum in a fast-paced environment. • Technical roadmap & product development. Lead the technical direction of the company. Define the most promising product steps and translate TNO's technology into product-market fit, while balancing certification, scalability, manufacturability, and time-to-market. • Buildingthe technical team. Build and lead the future technical team, attracting talent in thermal engineering, product development, manufacturing, and operations. • Fundraising, pitching, & stakeholder management. Act as the face of the venture towards investors, partners, and customers. Clearly communicate complex deep-tech concepts and build a compelling investment story. • Collaboration with TNO. Work closely with TNO, leveraging its knowledge, IP, and capabilities while building an independent company. You will work closely with TNO and gain access to leading technology, IP, and a strong network of experts, partners, and investors. This is a chance to create real impact in AI, semiconductors, and datacenter infrastructure. You will operate in an entrepreneurial, innovation-driven environment with significant autonomy, where the founding teams' vision, leadership, and decisions directly shape the direction and success of the venture. TNO as an employer The selection process Are you a technical entrepreneur or CEO who can turn deep tech into a scalable business? Do you want to build a venture from the ground up, together with a commercial co-founder? The selection process may include an online assessment and a reference check. Has this job opening sparked your interest? Then we'd like to hear from you! Please contact us for more information about the job or the selection process.