Associate, Innovation - Physical Sciences

Company Overview

NobleReach Foundation is a civic leadership platform committed to rekindling a spirit of national service across all career stages. We believe the greatest challenges facing America demand technology, science, and business leaders fluent in government, industry, and academia—leaders who belong across sectors, not confined to one. We’re a hub where current and aspiring leaders can connect to opportunities that can meet their ambition for personal success and their passion to impact the world through public service.

Job Overview:

Reporting to the Director, Innovation, the Associate will provide technical and operational assistance to early-stage ventures. Working directly with Senior Commercialization Advisors and Commercialization Advisors, the Associate will help gather and analyze data, create content and reports, conduct research, and execute on tailored strategies for ventures in our portfolio. This position serves as a key support function between technical innovation and commercial success, working closely with research teams, startup founders, and advisors to support commercialization pathways.

Responsibilities

Gather and analyze data to support market research and competitive analysis for emerging technologies

Conduct technical evaluations and due diligence to assess commercial potential of portfolio ventures

Create high-quality content, presentations, and reports for both internal teams and venture partners

Assist in developing business models, financial projections, and go-to-market strategies

Support the implementation of tailored commercialization strategies for ventures

Help identify and connect ventures with resources, funding opportunities, and potential partnerships

Help identify and support integration of ecosystem initiatives to impact venture development at scale

Coordinate meetings, workshops, and review sessions

Maintain accurate tracking against milestones and provide regular status updates

Develop and maintain templates, defined processes, and automations to ensure repeatable consistency

Execute specific venture support or ecosystem support tasks as directed by Commercialization Advisors

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a physical science

Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in research or technical capacity

Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail

Ability to translate complex technical concepts for various audiences

Demonstrated interest in technology commercialization and entrepreneurship

Proficiency with data analysis tools and business software applications

Working knowledge in Semiconductors or Advanced Materials

Ability to support multiple ventures simultaneously while maintaining high-quality work

Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment; ability to exercise flexibility and good judgment in complex situations

Appetite for curiosity and desire to learn

Must have an entrepreneurial mindset with a strong desire to have an impact on society