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Ajinomoto Group Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Ajinomoto Co., Inc., one of the world's largest food and amino acid science companies. The CVC unit invests in healthcare, ICT, food/wellness, and green technology sectors, with a particular focus on climate solutions and deep tech.
The Technical Venture Fellowship focuses on deep tech and climate solutions, targeting PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers with strong technical backgrounds. The program aims to identify new investment trends and innovation opportunities in these sectors, leveraging Ajinomoto's expertise in food, healthcare, and technology.
Designed for Founders, Researchers. The program is hybrid. Participation is generally part time.
PhD candidate or postdoctoral researcher with strong technical background, preferably in chemistry, engineering, materials science, computing, or related fields. Passion for venture capital and empathy toward the entrepreneurial experience are essential.
Applications are open to PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers. Interested candidates should email venturing@ajiusa.com with '2025 Technical Venture Fellow' in the subject line.
Nine months of CVC immersion covering deal sourcing, due diligence, scientific market research, and portfolio review. Exposure to Ajinomoto's global corporate network and access to Palo Alto's venture ecosystem.
The fellowship lasts for nine months, with an annual cohort.
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Compensation is determined based on market rates and the candidate's experience and qualifications, making this one of the few CVC fellowship programs that offers competitive pay rather than a nominal stipend.
PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers with relevant technical backgrounds.
The fellowship lasts for nine months.
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