Posted 09 August, 2026
Founder Activation Lead
Dublin City University
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1838042857
Founder Activation Lead
Applications are now invited for the position of #003132 Founder Activation Lead, 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
Role Profile
The Founder Activation Lead will lead Catalyst's exploration, ideation and early activation work, helping students move from curiosity and initial ideas into meaningful entrepreneurial action.
The role combines independent programme delivery, early-stage founder support, community building and an active presence in the Catalyst space. Its purpose is not simply to deliver activities, but to help more students register ventures, take practical action and begin developing evidence of traction.
The Founder Activation Lead will lead Innovation Challenges and hackathons, share responsibility for initial idea coaching, coordinate selected activities and supports, and connect students with relevant opportunities across Catalyst, DCU and the wider Irish startup ecosystem.
What Success Looks Like in the Role
• More students engage with entrepreneurship and appropriately register ideas or ventures with Catalyst.
• More students and teams take and report meaningful entrepreneurial Actions.
• More ventures begin developing and reporting credible evidence of Traction.
• Innovation Challenges, hackathons and other assigned activities are delivered consistently and to a high standard.
• The Catalyst space supports an active, welcoming and engaged founder community.
• Follow-up, repeat participation and handoffs into further Catalyst support improve.
Please see the attached job description which outlines the responsibilities associated with the role and the qualifications and experience required.
Salary Scale: €49,500-€57,500
Closing date: Sunday, 23rd August 2026
For more information about DCU: Innovate Catalyst, please visit DCUINCAT
Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to:
Mr Joseph Lanzilotta, Head of Student Entrepreneurship, DCU: Innovate Catalyst, Dublin City University.
Email: [email protected]
Please do not send applications to this email address, instead apply as described below.
Application Procedure:
Please submit your application through the online system. In order to be considered for the role to which you are applying for, you must upload:
Please note, if all items are not uploaded, the application will be deemed incomplete, and will not be processed.
Dublin City University is an equal opportunities employer. In line with the Employment Equality Acts 1998 - 2015, the University is committed to equality of treatment for all those who engage with its recruitment, selection and appointment processes. The University's Athena Swan Silver Award signifies the University's commitment to promoting gender equality and addressing any gender pay gaps. Information on a range of university policies aimed at creating a supportive and flexible work environment are available in the DCU Policy Starter Packs
[email protected]
+00353 1 700 5149
Applications are now invited for the position of #003132 Founder Activation Lead, 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
Role Profile
The Founder Activation Lead will lead Catalyst's exploration, ideation and early activation work, helping students move from curiosity and initial ideas into meaningful entrepreneurial action.
The role combines independent programme delivery, early-stage founder support, community building and an active presence in the Catalyst space. Its purpose is not simply to deliver activities, but to help more students register ventures, take practical action and begin developing evidence of traction.
The Founder Activation Lead will lead Innovation Challenges and hackathons, share responsibility for initial idea coaching, coordinate selected activities and supports, and connect students with relevant opportunities across Catalyst, DCU and the wider Irish startup ecosystem.
What Success Looks Like in the Role
• More students engage with entrepreneurship and appropriately register ideas or ventures with Catalyst.
• More students and teams take and report meaningful entrepreneurial Actions.
• More ventures begin developing and reporting credible evidence of Traction.
• Innovation Challenges, hackathons and other assigned activities are delivered consistently and to a high standard.
• The Catalyst space supports an active, welcoming and engaged founder community.
• Follow-up, repeat participation and handoffs into further Catalyst support improve.
Please see the attached job description which outlines the responsibilities associated with the role and the qualifications and experience required.
Salary Scale: €49,500-€57,500
Closing date: Sunday, 23rd August 2026
For more information about DCU: Innovate Catalyst, please visit DCUINCAT
Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to:
Mr Joseph Lanzilotta, Head of Student Entrepreneurship, DCU: Innovate Catalyst, Dublin City University.
Email: [email protected]
Please do not send applications to this email address, instead apply as described below.
Application Procedure:
Please submit your application through the online system. In order to be considered for the role to which you are applying for, you must upload:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Completed online application form
Please note, if all items are not uploaded, the application will be deemed incomplete, and will not be processed.
Dublin City University is an equal opportunities employer. In line with the Employment Equality Acts 1998 - 2015, the University is committed to equality of treatment for all those who engage with its recruitment, selection and appointment processes. The University's Athena Swan Silver Award signifies the University's commitment to promoting gender equality and addressing any gender pay gaps. Information on a range of university policies aimed at creating a supportive and flexible work environment are available in the DCU Policy Starter Packs
[email protected]
+00353 1 700 5149
