Royce Hydrogen Accelerator
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The Royce Hydrogen Accelerator is seeking to engage a number of experienced and trusted mentors to provide guidance, challenge, and support for researchers and startups towards successful commercialisation of materials technologies for the hydrogen ecosystem.

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About the Role

A mentor will have experience of building materials-based companies and spinouts, ideally in the hydrogen space, and will work closely with teams with early-stage technologies identified by the RHA to guide them towards investment.

The RHA will allocate each mentor a project(s) to support a specific team, for which advice and guidance will be provided through a series of meetings.

Time Commitment

Approximately 2 hours every two weeks, per project, as agreed ahead of each assignment with the RHA. Mentors will remain dormant in a pool until they are matched to a relevant active project. Mentors will give their support via meetings conducted remotely online.

The role will be offered on a consultancy basis and recompensed at £80 per hour (inclusive of any taxes or deductions). This arrangement will not form a contract of employment.

Who We’re Looking For

An experienced and trusted UK-based professional with thorough understanding of innovation and investment ecosystems.
Strategic thinker with significant experience in commercialisation and scaling technologies.
An understanding of the specific needs and challenges of commercialising materials technologies, ideally for the hydrogen economy (including scaleup, testing capability, networks, regulations, and safety).
Passionate about enabling the UK to lead in sustainable decarbonisation.

How to Apply

Submit your application via email to hydrogen@royce.ac.uk, including:

A copy of your CV
An introductory letter outlining the following:
Your experience of building a materials-based startup
Any experience you have in mentoring
Specific areas of expertise you can support, e.g. technical roadmapping, market/competitor landscaping, commercial, fundraising, leadership, networking
Commitment and availability to undertake the role

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an online interview with the RHA as potential project fits become available.

Successful applicants will be required to agree to terms of engagement, and potentially enter into a non-disclosure agreement with the mentee.

Your Personal Information

Your personal information will be treated confidentially and used by the Royce Hydrogen Accelerator solely in respect of your application to this mentorship scheme and in accordance with our privacy policy: https://www.royce.ac.uk/privacy-policy/

If successful, your contact details will be shared with the third party you have been assigned and agreed to mentor.

About the Royce Hydrogen Accelerator

The RHA’s mission is to deliver the material innovations needed for the UK to lead the global hydrogen economy. Through leveraging UK strengths in academia and industry, it supports those tackling the challenge of turning valuable hydrogen innovations into commercial reality.

The RHA’s unique approach provides targeted support to researchers and startups through translational funding, upskilling and training, technical assessments, connections across the hydrogen ecosystem, investor introductions, and a programme of specialised events including knowledge forums and investor showcases.

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