Technology Due Diligence Analyst

Full-time | Kiryat Shmona | Fresh Start FoodTech Incubator

About Fresh Start

Fresh Start is Israel’s flagship FoodTech incubator in the north, where science, entrepreneurship, and

impact converge. Backed by industry leaders Tnuva, Tempo, Siddhi, and OurCrowd, and supported by

the Israel Innovation Authority, we build the next generation of FoodTech and AgriTech companies.

Based in Kiryat Shmona, Fresh Start is a launchpad for deep-tech innovation and a growth engine for

the Galilee. Every company we incubate - and every person on our team - plays a role in shaping the

future of food systems.

Role Purpose

The Technology Due Diligence Analyst supports the CTO in evaluating early-stage technologies and

scientific ideas as part of Fresh Start’s venture creation process.

The role focuses on building trust-based relationships with founders, collecting and validating high-

quality technical information, performing structured scientific analysis, and delivering clear, decision-

ready materials to the CTO - quickly, accurately, and consistently.

The analyst owns the technology DD workflow: coordination, documentation, follow-ups, and

progress tracking. The role offers deep exposure to early-stage technologies and close professional

mentorship by the CTO

Reports to: CTO

Key Responsibilities

1. Founder Interface & Information Enablement

• Serve as the main coordination point with founders during the technology DD phase, building

a professional, supportive, and trust-based working relationship.

• Clearly explain the DD process, expectations, and timelines.

• Help founders understand what information is needed and why, in a constructive, enabling

manner.

• Actively support founders in providing complete, high-quality materials as efficiently as

possible.2. Collection of Technical Information & References

• Collect all relevant technical materials, including:

o Technology pitch deck and/or technical presentation

o Technology brief or written description

o PoC data, experimental results, and summaries

o Publication list and relevant scientific papers

o Patent filings or IP status (if available)

• Identify and collect external references:

o Scientific literature

o Relevant technologies and benchmarks

o Patent landscape references

3. Analysis, Quality Review & Gap Identification

• Review all materials critically to ensure clarity, consistency, and sufficiency.

Ensure materials are complete, coherent, and suitable for technical evaluation.

• Identify missing information, unclear assumptions, and inconsistencies across materials.

• Perform structured scientific analysis, including:

o Technology mechanism understanding

o State-of-the-art positioning (how the technology compares to existing approaches and leading

solutions and what is truly new or different relative to current practice).

o Initial TRL assessment (provide an indicative estimate of the technology’s maturity based on available

evidence (e.g., concept, lab validation, PoC))

• Synthesize key scientific questions, risks, and points requiring further examination.

4. Structured Delivery to the CTO & Process Advancement

• Organize and synthesize all findings into clear, concise, decision-ready documents.

• Deliver materials to the CTO in an organized and prioritized manner.

• Actively manage follow-ups with the CTO to:

o Clarify feedback

o Receive guidance on additional focus areas

o Understand what is required to advance decision-making

• Drive the DD process forward through proactive tracking, reminders, and coordination.Candidate Profile

Required

• Ability to build trust, engage founders, and motivate timely collaboration in

high-uncertainty environments.

• Academic background (B.Sc. or M.Sc.) in a scientific, engineering,

• or other analytically rigorous field.

• Strong analytical learning ability - able to quickly understand new technological and scientific

domains and evaluate complex technical information.

• Strong professional writing skills - ability to translate complex scientific and technical inputs

into clear, structured, decision-ready documents.

• High ownership, reliability, and consistent follow-through on commitments.

• Ability to drive progress in ambiguous, fast-moving environments, including identifying

solutions, managing friction, and maintaining momentum.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent written English – clear, structured, and precise.

Advantage

• Familiarity with FoodTech, AgriTech, biotech, or related fields.

• Experience with literature reviews, patent searches, or applied research.

• Experience working with early-stage technologies or R&D teams.

Working Style

This is a hands-on, execution-focused role in a small and fast-moving team. The ideal candidate is

curious, disciplined, service-oriented, and comfortable working closely with senior leadership and

entrepreneurs. The role requires initiative, responsiveness, and the ability to move processes forward

independently.

Work Location

This is a full-time, on-site position based at Fresh Start’s offices in Kiryat Shmona.

The role requires daily physical presence and is not a hybrid or remote position.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short cover letter (PDF) to dafnashelly2022@gmail.com.

In your cover letter, please include:

• Why this role interests you

• Please map your experience against the role requirements, indicating where you see a strong

fit, a partial fit, and any gaps. Please keep your response clear, structured, and no longer than

one well-formatted page.

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