CALL4EXPERTS
Educational Expert
Position Description
TONDO – Taranto CirTech officially opens its Educational Experts selection process, open to both professionals and companies, to support local teams, startups, and projects throughout the development and validation of innovative solutions with high environmental and social impact in the Taranto area.
Taranto CirTech is an acceleration program dedicated to the transition toward a circular and regenerative economy in Southern Italy. Promoted by Tondo with the support of public institutions, businesses, and local stakeholders, the project aims to develop skills, generate sustainable entrepreneurial ideas, and strengthen the innovation ecosystem in Taranto.
Educational Expert Role
Educational Experts will be responsible for planning and delivering masterclasses focused on key topics for the development of the selected projects. The sessions, lasting between 1 and 3 hours each, will be held remotely and may be supplemented with preparatory materials provided in advance. Some masterclasses will be managed internally by the Tondo team, while those assigned to the Educational Experts will be structured and delivered by the selected external professionals.
Specific tasks
Educational Experts may apply for one or more modules, each corresponding to a distinct area of expertise.
Below are the masterclasses for which we are seeking professionals:
Masterclass 3 | week of 21 July 2025
Business model for circular projects & PoC
Module 2: PoC Strategy (2h)
The second module focuses on designing a solid validation strategy through PoCs and MVPs, tailored to the technology readiness level (TRL) and the project’s priorities. Starting from the team’s Business Model Canvas (BMC) and feedback from the gap analysis, we will work on defining validation objectives and KPIs, distinguishing between operational and strategic metrics. Tools will also be provided to assess the feasibility, impact, and risks of the PoCs.
Masterclass 4 | week of 28 July 2025
IP strategy and partnerships
Module 1: IP management (2h)
This module offers a practical overview of intellectual property protection tools relevant to highly innovative entrepreneurial projects. Starting with the distinction between different types of IP – patents, design, copyright, and trade secrets – we will address strategic approaches to protection, valorization, and licensing, with particular focus on timing and application scenarios.
Masterclass 5 | week of 25 August 2025
Go-to-Market
Single module (3h)
This masterclass guides teams in defining a solid and realistic go-to-market strategy focused on validating market interest and building a differentiated positioning, targeting both B2B and B2C perspectives. Through analysis of the customer journey, pricing models, and distribution channels, participants will develop a launch roadmap aligned with available resources and the project’s maturity stage. Significant emphasis will be placed on segmentation and testing desirability through rapid validation actions within the target market, following thorough analysis of the market and competitors.
Masterclass 7 | week of 08 September 2025
Impact Communication
Module 1: Impact Communication (2h)
The ability to strategically articulate and communicate the value generated by an impact-driven project is a competitive asset. This module delves into designing communication that coherently links mission, measurable outcomes, and strategic narrative, integrating ESG metrics and stakeholder-focused storytelling techniques. Participants will learn how to select relevant KPIs for environment, society, and governance, and how to adapt them to the most effective formats and channels.
Module 2: Pitch Architecture & Public Speaking (2h)
In this final module, we focus on the pitch and how to deliver it effectively in front of an audience. The goal is to develop an oral presentation that not only tells the project’s story but also strategically positions it before critical stakeholders. We will explore a reference narrative structure, examining the relationship between content, visual design, and presence. Significant attention will be given to audience engagement, time management, and adapting the pitch for short formats and other contexts.
Who we are looking for
Entrepreneurs, investors, professionals, researchers, academics, and specialized companies with at least five years of relevant experience as mentors, advisors, or trainers, who have gained extensive practical experience and conducted concrete case studies related to the content of the masterclass they are applying for. A strong background in one or more of the following areas is also preferred:
We are looking for motivated individuals committed to the regeneration of the Taranto area and Southern Italy, able to clearly transfer knowledge, work within interdisciplinary teams, and support emerging entrepreneurial ventures with a collaborative spirit and systemic vision.
Contract duration and conditions
Contract:
Individuals: occasional collaboration or VAT-registered consultancy (collaborazione occasionale or prestazione con Partita IVA), depending on the candidate’s profile
Companies: professional assignment with company VAT number.
Format: hybrid (possible in-person meetings in Taranto + online sessions)
Commitment: planning and delivering at least 1 and up to 3 masterclasses (1–3 hours each) according to an agreed schedule. Additional hours may be agreed upon based on specific needs.
Compensation: € 100 gross per hour (VAT included)
Duration: July to September 2025
Association description
Tondo supports analyses, studies, scientific research, projects, pilot initiatives, and operational activities aimed at safeguarding and improving environmental conditions, as well as promoting the wise and rational use of natural resources, in line with the principles of the Circular Economy.
Tondo aims to accelerate the transition toward a Circular Economy by driving the shift of the economic system toward one that is regenerative and restorative. The association’s main objectives are:
• To foster the further development of entrepreneurial and innovative activities within the circular economy by generating and sharing knowledge;
• To create a broad and diverse ecosystem actively engaged in various areas of the circular economy;
• To experiment with new and innovative solutions through its network of partners by implementing specific projects.
How to apply
Send your CV to info@tondo.tech, specifying in the subject line:
“CALL FOR EDUCATIONAL EXPERTS – Taranto CirTech | Masterclass for [Selected Module(s)]”
Deadline: 30 June 2025