Associate Strategy & Grants Consultant

Compensation: Annual salary + performance-based + bonus Why Upgraded? We’re not just another grants consultancy—we’re building the App Store for AI Work, a centralized platform where strategy, funding, and automation meet. Our AI engine discovers, qualifies, drafts, and applies for every grant or subsidy a company is eligible for—with minimal human overhead. Funded on results: no win, no fee. ‍ Upgraded helps high-growth tech startups unlock an average of $104k/year in savings, close to without lifting a finger. That's possible because our AI and automation uncover funding opportunities missed by human teams. Our promise? If we don’t deliver results, clients don’t pay. ‍ What You’ll Do Source with precision: Use our AI platform to identify and qualify relevant grants/subsidies for clients. Ownership of proposals: Draft, refine, and deliver high-impact submissions—with AI-powered autofill and narrative finesse. Align and execute: Coordinate with clients and internal Ops/Revenue leads to align funding timelines with business roadmaps. Measure and improve: Deliver ROI-focused reports, feed insights back into the platform, and iterate fast. Drive platform evolution: Help shape our “GrantGPT”—enhancing its intelligence, usability, and strategic capability. EARN trust: Act as the primary client liaison—simplifying the complex, telling compelling stories in English and French. ‍ Who You Are Ideally Fully bilingual (English + French) 2+ years in grants, consulting, finance, or startup/comms roles Targets-driven—you’ve hit goals, numbers, KPIs before Tech-first mindset—comfortable with spreadsheets, Google Docs, and AI-based workflows Exceptional narrative ability—structured, persuasive, and clear Detail-obsessed but mission-minded—able to juggle calendars, deadlines, proposals Degree in Business, Economics, Writing, or a related field ‍ Our Technical Culture Like Renaissance Technologies, we’re building a data-rich, algorithm-first approach to funding intelligence—mining signals, rigorously testing hypotheses, and optimizing for outcomes. We operate in founder mode: deeply involved, outcome-focused, and committed to excellence. We believe in building things people need—in a simple, direct manner. As Paul Graham reminds us: start small, move fast, iterate, and don’t underestimate the power of clarity in writing and thinking (Paul Graham). ‍ Why You’ll Love It Here Real equity in impact: access might mean thousands or millions—but it starts with your work. Lead the automation revolution in funding and advisory. Learn from operators who’ve built and exited real software businesses. High signal, low noise environment—minimal politics, strong owner mindset. Future-forward culture: AI-human synergy at every turn. ‍ Stand Out Offer Email us one thing you're proud of: a project, tool, strategy, or product you’ve built or are building—plus 1–2 paragraphs on how you'd combine AI and grant strategy to help a client thrive. ‍ Apply Now If you’re energized by the convergence of AI, grant funding, and growth strategy—and want to design the way startups thrive—let’s chat. Email your resume + cover letter to careers@getupgraded.ca. Let us know in 1–2 paragraphs: ‍ What AI-forward grant strategy would you build?

Identify and qualify grant opportunities using an AI platform and draft high-impact funding proposals. Act as the primary client liaison to align funding timelines with business roadmaps and help evolve the company's AI tools.

Requires 2+ years of experience in grants, consulting, or finance and full bilingual proficiency in English and French. A degree in Business, Economics, Writing, or a related field is expected along with a tech-first mindset.

• Performance-based Bonus • Equity

• Data analysisPreferred
• Financial analysisPreferred

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• Grant Writing
• Strategic Consulting
• AI Workflow Automation
• Bilingual English and French
• Financial Analysis
• Proposal Drafting
• Client Relationship Management
• KPI Tracking
• Narrative Writing
• Data Analysis

• Consulting
• Finance & Accounting
• Technology
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 4, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level