Business Development & Strategic Partnerships Lead – Cleantech

Business Development & Strategic Partnerships Lead – Biochar & Cleantech About Maple Carbon Technologies: Maple Carbon Technologies is an early-stage Canadian cleantech venture focused on transforming underutilized biomass and organic residues into high-value carbon materials. Our work builds on research in microwave-assisted biochar production, process optimization, life cycle assessment, and circular-economy solutions, with potential applications in wastewater treatment, soil remediation, and carbon sequestration. We are moving from research toward commercialization and are looking for a motivated individual who can help build strategic partnerships, identify market opportunities, and support our growth. About the Role: The Business Development & Strategic Partnerships Lead will work closely with the founding team to help shape Maple Carbon Technologies’ commercialization strategy. This role is ideal for someone interested in cleantech, sustainability, startups, environmental technologies, and building partnerships from the ground up. Key Responsibilities Identify and develop relationships with potential customers, industry partners, technology collaborators, and strategic organizations. Explore commercial opportunities in wastewater treatment, environmental remediation, biomass utilization, agriculture, and carbon-management markets. Support customer discovery, market validation, and go-to-market activities. Develop partnership opportunities with municipalities, breweries, agricultural organizations, engineering firms, environmental companies, and research institutions. Assist with preparation of presentations, proposals, partnership materials, and business-development communications. Research relevant grants, funding programs, accelerators, and commercialization opportunities. Support outreach to potential investors and ecosystem partners as the company progresses toward future fundraising. Represent Maple Carbon Technologies at industry events, conferences, startup programs, and networking opportunities. Provide market and competitive insights to help guide product and commercialization strategy. What We’re Looking For: We’re interested in candidates with a background in business development, engineering, environmental science, sustainability, clean technology, entrepreneurship, marketing, or a related field. You may be a good fit if you: Have strong communication, networking, and relationship-building skills. Are comfortable working in an early-stage startup environment. Can take initiative and work independently. Have an interest in sustainability, circular economy, biochar, carbon technologies, or environmental solutions. Enjoy turning technical ideas into clear business and commercial opportunities. Are curious, entrepreneurial, and motivated by real-world environmental impact. Experience in cleantech, wastewater treatment, carbon markets, biomass, environmental services, venture development, or startup commercialization would be an asset, but is not required. Why Join Maple Carbon Technologies? This is an opportunity to join at an early stage and contribute directly to how the company grows. You will have the opportunity to help shape partnerships, market strategy, commercialization pathways, and the broader direction of an emerging Canadian cleantech venture. Location: Nova Scotia, Canada / Hybrid or Remote Position: Business Development & Strategic Partnerships Lead – Biochar & Cleantech Interested? We’d love to hear from people who are excited about turning scientific innovation into scalable environmental solutions. Please apply through LinkedIn or reach out to Maple Carbon Technologies Inc. at [email protected] with your introduction and your resume. From waste to value. From research to impact. 🌱 #Cleantech #BusinessDevelopment #StrategicPartnerships #Biochar #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #CarbonRemoval #WastewaterTreatment #StartupJobs #MapleCarbonTechnologies

The lead will identify and develop strategic partnerships with customers, industry collaborators, and municipalities to drive commercialization. They will also conduct market research and support fundraising efforts to scale the company's cleantech solutions.

Candidates should have a background in business development, engineering, environmental science, or sustainability with strong networking skills. Experience in cleantech, carbon markets, or startup commercialization is considered an asset.

• CommunicationPreferred

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• Business Development
• Strategic Partnerships
• Market Validation
• Customer Discovery
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Relationship Building
• Networking
• Grant Research
• Investor Outreach
• Competitive Analysis
• Communication
• Entrepreneurship

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Sales
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Manufacturing

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available