PpThe Chips‑IT Foundation is seeking ba Technical Key Account Manager (KAM) /b to act as a long‑term, technically informed partner for SMEs and start‑ups accessing the Foundation’s advanced services and funding support, including both the instruments directly provided by the Foundation and those offered through initiatives in which the Foundation is involved, such as EuroCDP. EuroCDP is a Chips JU initiative building Europe’s next‑generation chip design ecosystem. It supports European innovators throughout the chip design journey, from first idea to silicon, by providing access to design tools, IP, expert guidance, prototyping, and dedicated start‑up programmes. /p pThe KAM will serve as a single commercial and technical interface, guiding users from early project definition and architecture phases through funding applications, grant‑execution, btape‑out /b, prototyping, and ramp‑up. This role combines technical consulting, project coordination, and process governance, supporting users in broad‑mapping, eligibility checks, and project lifecycle management /b. The KAM will also contribute to ecosystem activation, outreach, and visibility activities to lower barriers for new innovators in the bmicroelectronics and European semiconductor ecosystem /b. /p pThis is a bfixed‑term position until, with the possibility of extension /b based on project needs and performance. /p h3KEY RESPONSIBILITIES /h3 ul liServe as the main commercial and technical interface between users and internal/external stakeholders. /li liSupport SMEs and start‑ups in project road‑mapping, definition, and eligibility checks for advanced services and funding opportunities. /li liGuide applicants through pre‑screening, orientation, and proposal preparation to reduce avoidable rejections. /li liCoordinate interactions with internal teams within Chips‑IT and its related initiatives, external experts, EDA/IP providers, and Design Enablement Teams (DETs) for activities related to EuroCDP. /li liMonitor funded projects against milestones, organize technical reviews, and trigger corrective actions when needed. /li liEnsure procedural compliance and continuity without duplicating technical mentoring or incubation activities. /li liAssist users in navigating bincubators and accelerator programs /b offered by the Foundation, EuroCDP or other initiatives. /li liActively contribute to ecosystem activation by participating in events, engaging start‑ups, SMEs, investors, and supporting PR and communication initiatives. /li liAdvise clients on chip design and bheterogeneous integration projects /b, including feasibility analysis, partner identification, and access to pilot lines or silicon prototyping facilities. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr