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Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) – Digital Health & AgeTech
Part-Time | 20 Hours/Week | Remote (U.S.-based) with Occasional Travel Company: Augustine Angels
About Us Augustine Angels is a trusted provider of professional services to government and healthcare partners nationwide. We specialize in supporting innovation, workforce development, and program delivery in high-impact sectors. We are seeking an Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) with deep expertise in digital health, AgeTech, and healthcare commercialization to support the National Institute on Aging (NIA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR/STTR) community.
This is a unique opportunity to directly shape the future of aging-related innovations by mentoring and guiding NIH-funded entrepreneurs as they bring new technologies to market.
Role Overview The EiR will serve as a strategic advisor and mentor to NIA-funded startups, providing hands-on guidance in business development, commercialization, regulatory pathways, investor engagement, and product-market fit. The EiR will also support entrepreneurial training initiatives such as the NIA Startup Challenge and help connect innovators with investors and industry partners.
This is a part-time (20 hours/week) role with a base period of one year and option years for renewal. The place of performance is remote (U.S.-based), with limited travel (2–3 events per year) to major life science and healthcare investor conferences (all travel expenses covered).
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic mentorship and technical guidance to NIH-funded startups in digital health and AgeTech.
Advise on commercialization strategy, product development partnerships, and competitive positioning.
Prepare innovators for engagements with investors, payers, regulatory agencies, and strategic partners.
Contribute to entrepreneurial training programs, including serving as an advisor/instructor for the NIA Startup Challenge.
Develop and deliver presentations, workshops, and educational content for the NIH innovator community.
Leverage personal investor and industry networks to make introductions for NIH-funded companies.
Support occasional in-person investor/partnering events (~2–3 annually, travel covered).
Provide written reports, event summaries, and conflict of interest disclosures per program requirements.
Qualifications Required:
7+ years of experience in entrepreneurship, business development, or commercialization within healthcare, digital health, or AgeTech.
Proven track record of successfully bringing products or services to market.
Strong network of investors, venture capitalists, or strategic partners in life sciences and healthcare.
Deep understanding of regulatory and reimbursement pathways in healthcare.
Excellent communication, mentorship, and networking skills.
Preferred:
Experience mentoring startups in SBIR/STTR programs or government-funded initiatives.
Familiarity with elder care, longevity, or AgeTech markets.
Experience serving as an EiR, accelerator mentor, or investor advisor.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive hourly rate (based on experience)
Flexible, part-time schedule (20 hrs/week, remote-first)
Travel expenses covered for approved events
Opportunity to directly shape the future of innovation in aging and digital health
How to Apply Submit your resume, and a short cover letter highlighting:
Your experience bringing digital health or AgeTech innovations to market
Examples of investor or partner networks you’ve leveraged
Your interest in mentoring and supporting NIH-funded startups
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.