Co-founder - Material Scientist
3 weeks ago
About TandemLaunch TandemLaunch is a Canadian deep-tech venture builder that transforms breakthrough university research into scalable startups. We provide founders with pre-seed capital, access to cutting-edge facilities, and a network of mentors, industry partners, and investors. Our mission is to create companies that redefine industries by leveraging disruptive materials, hardware, and AI innovations. Our next venture will commercialize a breakthrough material platform: stimulus-responsive meshes made from hydrogels that adapt their porosity in real time to environmental conditions. About the Opportunity We are seeking a Founding Technical Entrepreneur to lead a startup based on stimulus-responsive hydrogel mesh technology. These meshes can dynamically change pore size in response to moisture, temperature, light, salinity, or electric/magnetic fields, enabling tunable permeability. Potential applications span performance apparel, protective gear, medical devices, sports equipment, filtration systems, and smart building materials. As the founding leader, you will validate the strongest commercial opportunities, develop prototype products, and guide the technical roadmap from lab-scale proof-of-concept to scalable manufacturing. What You'll Do Develop and refine prototype products showcasing the unique benefits of stimulus-responsive meshes (e.g., waterproof-yet-breathable apparel, self-regulating helmet liners, adaptive tent materials, medical membranes). Translate hydrogel fabrication methods (coating, impregnation, IPN/semi-IPN synthesis, 3D structuring) into scalable, manufacturable processes. Conduct early customer discovery to identify urgent pain points in target markets (outdoor gear, healthcare, filtration, etc.). Collaborate with TandemLaunch's venture team to shape go-to-market strategy, validate regulatory pathways, and secure early adopters. Recruit and lead a founding technical team of polymer chemists, materials engineers, and product designers. What We're Looking For Deep technical expertise in polymer science, hydrogel chemistry, biomaterials, or smart textiles. Knowledge of stimulus-responsive materials and their functionalization (moisture, ion concentration, temperature, or light responsiveness). Experience with fabrication techniques: polymerization, nanocomposite integration, surface treatments, or 3D printing of soft materials. A track record of applied research or product development in materials science, biomedical devices, or smart textiles. Entrepreneurial mindset — excited by uncertainty, motivated to move fast, and eager to build a company from scratch. Strong communication skills, capable of engaging with technical experts, customers, and investors. (Optional but valuable) Prior startup or translational research experience. We Offer $600k in pre-seed funding and hands-on operational support to launch your company. Access to state-of-the-art facilities for materials prototyping and testing. A curated network of industry partners in outdoor gear, healthcare, and advanced materials. Collaboration with our venture team for customer development, fundraising, and team building. A competitive founder compensation package, including significant equity and stipend support.
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Co-founder - Material Scientist
2 weeks ago
Montréal, QC, Canada TandemLaunch Ventures Full timeAbout TandemLaunch TandemLaunch is a Canadian deep-tech venture builder that transforms breakthrough university research into scalable startups. We provide founders with pre-seed capital, access to cutting-edge facilities, and a network of mentors, industry partners, and investors. Our mission is to create companies that redefine industries by leveraging...
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Co-founder - Material Scientist
3 weeks ago
Montréal, QC, Canada TandemLaunch Ventures Full timeAbout TandemLaunch TandemLaunch is a Canadian deep-tech venture builder that transforms breakthrough university research into scalable startups. We provide founders with pre-seed capital, access to cutting-edge facilities, and a network of mentors, industry partners, and investors. Our mission is to create companies that redefine industries by leveraging...
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Co-founder - Material Scientist
3 weeks ago
Montréal, QC, Canada TandemLaunch Ventures Full timeAbout TandemLaunch TandemLaunch is a Canadian deep-tech venture builder that transforms breakthrough university research into scalable startups. We provide founders with pre-seed capital, access to cutting-edge facilities, and a network of mentors, industry partners, and investors. Our mission is to create companies that redefine industries by leveraging...
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Co-founder - Material Scientist
7 days ago
Montréal, QC, Canada TandemLaunch Ventures Full timeAbout TandemLaunch TandemLaunch is a Canadian deep-tech venture builder that transforms breakthrough university research into scalable startups. We provide founders with pre-seed capital, access to cutting-edge facilities, and a network of mentors, industry partners, and investors. Our mission is to create companies that redefine industries by leveraging...
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Co-founder - Material Scientist
1 week ago
Montréal, QC, Canada TandemLaunch Ventures Full timeAbout TandemLaunch TandemLaunch is a Canadian deep-tech venture builder that transforms breakthrough university research into scalable startups. We provide founders with pre-seed capital, access to cutting-edge facilities, and a network of mentors, industry partners, and investors. Our mission is to create companies that redefine industries by leveraging...
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Co-founder - Material Scientist
3 days ago
montréal, Canada TandemLaunch Ventures Full timeAbout TandemLaunchTandemLaunch is a Canadian deep-tech venture builder that transforms breakthrough university research into scalable startups. We provide founders with pre-seed capital, access to cutting-edge facilities, and a network of mentors, industry partners, and investors. Our mission is to create companies that redefine industries by leveraging...
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Materials Scientist Co-founder
1 week ago
Montréal, QC, Canada TandemLaunch Full time**About the Role** **About TandemLaunch** TandemLaunch is a Canadian start-up foundry and venture capital fund specializing in launching deep-tech companies from university research. We turn groundbreaking innovations in consumer electronics, hardware-enabled technologies, machine learning, and embedded systems into successful ventures. **What you'll...
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Ai Lead
5 days ago
Montréal, Canada TandemLaunch Full timePhysics-informed neural networks (PINNs) in robotics: The enhancement of robotics control systems through the integration of PINNs enables autonomous agents to make more precise and efficient decisions in navigating complex environments while adhering to critical physical laws and constraints. **About TandemLaunch** TandemLaunch is a unique Canadian...
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Materials Scientist
23 hours ago
Montréal, Canada Sheertex Inc Full time**Work setting**: - Urban area **Tasks**: - Conduct research into the properties, composition and production of materials such as ceramics and composite materials - Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests and analyses - Demonstrate and supervise laboratory experiments - Communicate electronically and in person with computer users experiencing...
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Head of Supply Chain
2 weeks ago
Montréal, Canada nomic Full time**About the Role** We’re looking for a curious, capable, and hands-on leader to build our Supply Chain function from the ground up. You will design the systems, establish the processes, and lead the team needed to support procurement, logistics, production and capacity planning, and inventory management. Working with colleagues across the company, you...
