Raising Starts Pre-Seed Officer

Pursuant to the Decision on announcing a public call for employment, No. 1754/2026-3 of 27.10.2026, the company Science Technology Park Belgrade LLC, with its registered office at Veljka Dugoševića 54, hereby announces on 27.10.2026. the following:

PUBLIC CALL

for employment

RAISING STARTS PRE-SEED OFFICER

1. About the Raising Starts Programme

Raising Starts is a pre-seed support programme for innovative startup teams and early-stage startups in Serbia. The programme supports promising founders in the earliest stages of development through a combination of mentoring, expert advice, trainings and pre-seed grant financing, helping them validate their ideas, develop their products and business models, and prepare for growth and market entry.

The key objectives of the programme are to:

• support the creation and growth of high-tech, innovation-driven startups;
• provide early-stage teams with the knowledge, skills, resources and networks needed to succeed on domestic and international markets;
• nurture young entrepreneurial talent and promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship;
• strengthen the Serbian innovation ecosystem, contributing to new jobs and increased exports of technology products.
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The Raising Starts programme is supported by Switzerland and implemented by Science Technology Park Belgrade LLC (hereinafter: “STP Belgrade”) within the project “Technopark 3 – Innovate Forward”.

2. Subject of the Public Call and Type of Engagement

STP Belgrade announces a public call for the position of Raising Starts Pre-seed Officer within the project “Technopark 3 – Innovate Forward”. The selected candidate will be engaged under the systematised position of Associate for Support and Development of Innovative Entrepreneurship at STP Belgrade and, within the authority and responsibilities of that position, will also perform the duties of Pre-seed Officer within the project.

Approximately 90% of the working time is dedicated to the duties of Raising Starts Pre-seed Officer, while approximately 10% relates to the duties of the systematised position of Associate for Support and Development of Innovative Entrepreneurship at STP Belgrade.

Type of engagement: full-time employment for a fixed term, with the possibility of extension. The position is planned for the entire duration of the project “Technopark 3 – Innovate Forward”.

3. Job Description

Raising Starts Pre-seed Officer (approx. 90% of working time):

• Participating in the preparation of supporting documentation for the Raising Starts pre-seed programme (call for applications, application form, selection sheet, contracts, etc.);
• Providing administrative support in the procedure for engaging selected lecturers and mentors;
• Supporting the organisation and logistical implementation of programme activities (workshops, mentoring sessions, pitch trainings, demo day, startup bootcamps and other thematic trainings for young talents);
• Communicating with startup teams, mentors and programme partners regarding ongoing programme activities;
• Monitoring the progress of startup teams and companies during programme implementation and collecting data on programme alumni;
• Participating in the promotion of the programme and the open call for startups, in cooperation with the communication/marketing team;
• Preparing and updating programme and promotional materials;
• Keeping records of implemented activities and maintaining core project documentation;
• Collecting feedback from participants and preparing data for programme evaluation;
• Supporting the implementation of talent development activities within the programme;
• Performing other programme-related activities as requested by the Raising Starts Programme Coordinator, the Project Coordinator and the Project Manager.

Associate for Support and Development of Innovative Entrepreneurship (approx. 10% of working time), in accordance with the STP Belgrade job systematisation:

• Carries out activities aimed at attracting startup companies to participate in incubation and acceleration programmes;
• Performs expert tasks in the startup selection process;
• Collects, processes and analyses data on the business performance of startup companies;
• Participates professionally in the development and implementation of startup support programmes;
• Advises startups and startup teams on business model development and market access;
• Performs tasks within initiatives promoting an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset;
• Participates in the design and implementation of mentoring support programmes;
• Prepares and delivers the content of development programmes and projects;
• Maintains cooperation with alumni startup companies;
• Connects and cooperates with research institutions, investors and corporations;
• Initiates and implements cooperation with stakeholders of the innovation ecosystem;
• Provides support in identifying innovative solutions with commercial potential;
• Provides advisory services in the field of intellectual property protection;
• Cooperates with technology transfer centres and intellectual property protection institutions;
• Provides support for the internationalisation of startups;
• Performs all other related tasks as instructed by the Director.

4. Reporting Line

For Raising Starts-related duties, the Raising Starts Pre-seed Officer reports to the Raising Starts Programme Coordinator, the Project Coordinator and the Project Manager of the project “Technopark 3 – Innovate Forward”. For other startup support activities, the employee reports directly to the Assistant Director in the Service for Support and Development of Innovative Entrepreneurship and Director.

5. Required Qualifications and Experience

Candidates who meet the following requirements are eligible to apply:

• University degree (bachelor’s level or higher) in social sciences, natural sciences or technical and technological sciences;
• At least one year of work experience in the same or related tasks;
• Knowledge of business correspondence;
• Computer literacy and excellent command of MS Office;
• Fluency in Serbian (spoken and written);
• Active knowledge of English (spoken and written);
• Strong organisational and communication skills and the ability to work in a team.

Priority will be given to candidates with:

• Experience in R&D activities;
• Experience in cooperation with industry, innovation teams or research institutions;
• Experience working with startup companies, startup teams or startup support programmes;
• Experience in organising events (e.g. workshops, trainings, demo days);
• Experience in implementing international projects, programmes or initiatives;
• Familiarity with the startup and innovation ecosystem in Serbia.

6. Application Procedure and Deadline

Candidates shall submit an application containing:

• a curriculum vitae (CV), stating for each relevant position the employer, period of engagement, position held and main duties;
• a copy of the diploma or certificate of completed studies;
• proof of at least one year of work experience in the same or related tasks (e.g. employment certificate(s), copies of employment or service contracts, or a certificate from the Central Register of Compulsory Social Insurance – CROSO; for experience gained abroad, equivalent documents issued by the employer);
• proof of knowledge of English, if available (e.g. language certificate, or evidence of study or work in English).

Knowledge of Serbian and English, computer literacy, knowledge of business correspondence and organisational and communication skills will also be assessed during the selection process. Experience relevant to the priority criteria should be clearly described in the CV.

All documents may be submitted as scanned copies. The selected candidate will be required to submit the originals or certified copies before concluding the employment contract.

Applications shall be submitted electronically.

Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Candidates who applied to the public call for this position published on 12 October 2026 may, within the deadline set out in this public call, supplement their application in line with the amended requirements or submit a new application. Applications that are not supplemented will be considered in the form in which they were submitted, against the requirements of this public call.

7. Selection Process

The selection of candidates is carried out as follows:

• After the application deadline, the received applications are reviewed and checked for compliance with the formal requirements of the public call;
• Based on the submitted documentation, candidates are selected to be invited for an interview;
• Selected candidates take part in an interview and testing and, if necessary, a short presentation, in order to assess their expert and professional competencies.

STP Belgrade may request references from shortlisted candidates.

8. Notification of Candidates

The selected candidate will be invited in writing to conclude the employment contract. Other candidates will be notified by e-mail of the completion of the process. The results will be published on the STP Belgrade website (www.ntpark.rs).