Position Summary
The Techno-Economic Analyst plays a critical role in evaluating the commercial viability of emerging technologies across multiple industries. This position bridges technical innovation and market opportunity by conducting rigorous Techno-Economic assessments (TEA), developing business models, and validating market assumptions. Operating within deep-tech and R&D-intensive environments, the Techno-Economic Analyst works closely with researchers, commercialization leads, and industrial partners to translate scientific innovation into scalable, investable, and market-aligned opportunities.
Major Responsibilities
- Design and execute comprehensive Techno-Economic Assessments (TEA) for early-stage and emerging technologies.
- Conduct Business Model Canvas analysis for emerging technologies to define value propositions, customer segments, revenue streams, cost structures, and key partnerships.
- Develop and implement:
- Bottom-up cost modeling
- Supply chain analysis
- Sensitivity and scenario analysis
- Evaluate scale-up pathways, identifying technical, operational, and financial requirements for commercialization.
- Develop commercially viable business models aligned with market and industry needs.
- Perform preliminary market research, including market sizing, competitor landscape analysis, and customer segmentation.
- Identify and source external subject-matter experts to validate assumptions, cost models, and market findings.
- Plan and execute market validation tests with industrial partners to verify business case assumptions and technology-market fit.
- Collaborate closely with research teams to translate technical developments into economically viable solutions.
- Prepare reports, financial models, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
Personal Requirements
Competencies
- Strong analytical and quantitative modeling skills
- Commercial acumen and strategic thinking
- Ability to translate technical concepts into economic insights
- Financial modeling and cost analysis expertise
- Market research and competitive intelligence capability
- Scenario planning and risk assessment
- Stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively under uncertainty and ambiguity
- Cross-functional collaboration skills
- Structured problem-solving approach
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, Economics, Finance, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.
- Additional certification or training in financial modeling, Techno-Economic analysis, or business strategy is an advantage.
Experience
- 6+ years of experience in Techno-Economic modelling, financial analysis, strategy consulting, venture analysis, or innovation commercialization.
- Demonstrated experience building financial models from first principles.
- Experience supporting commercialization, venture creation, licensing, or deep-tech innovation.
- Exposure to R&D-intensive or emerging technology environments.
- Experience engaging with industrial partners, investors, or external experts is highly desirable.
- Exposure to sectors such as energy, sustainability, biotechnology, advanced materials, AI, or climate technologies is advantageous.
