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How much do entrepreneur in residence jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for entrepreneur in residence in Quebec is $75,756.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,000.00 and $96,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR)?

An Entrepreneur In Residence (EIR) is a temporary position, often at a venture capital firm, university, or large corporation, where an experienced entrepreneur is brought in to work on new business ideas, advise startups, or assist with investment decisions. EIRs leverage their entrepreneurial expertise to help organizations identify new opportunities, evaluate potential investments, or even launch their own projects with company support. The role is typically flexible and project-oriented, lasting from a few months to a year. EIRs benefit from access to resources and networks, while the host organization gains insights and leadership from proven entrepreneurs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Entrepreneur in Residence, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entrepreneur In Residence, you need a strong background in business development, startup operations, and strategic planning, often supported by prior experience in founding or scaling companies. Familiarity with financial modeling tools, market research platforms, and CRM systems is typically required. Outstanding leadership, adaptability, and networking abilities help you build relationships and drive innovation within the organization. These skills are crucial for identifying new opportunities, advising startups, and creating value in dynamic and high-growth environments.

What are some typical challenges faced by an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) and how can they be addressed?

Entrepreneurs In Residence often encounter the challenge of quickly adapting to new industries and organizational cultures, as they are expected to bring fresh ideas while aligning with the host company’s strategic goals. Additionally, EIRs may need to balance long-term innovation with the immediate priorities of the business, which can require strong communication and stakeholder management skills. To address these challenges, successful EIRs actively seek feedback, build cross-functional relationships, and remain flexible in their approach to problem-solving and project development.

What is the difference between Entrepreneur In Residence vs Startup Advisor?

AspectEntrepreneur In ResidenceStartup Advisor
CredentialsExperience in entrepreneurship, industry knowledgeExpertise in specific industry or business areas
Work EnvironmentTypically within a venture capital firm or corporate innovation labIndependent or part-time, often consulting or mentoring
Employer & Industry UsageVenture capital firms, corporate innovation teamsStartups, accelerators, industry networks

While both roles involve guiding startups, an Entrepreneur In Residence usually works within an organization to develop new ventures, whereas a Startup Advisor provides strategic advice on a flexible basis. The EIR often has a more hands-on role in company development, while Advisors offer expertise without direct operational involvement.

What does an entrepreneur in residence do?

An entrepreneur in residence (EIR) is a professional who works within an organization, such as a venture capital firm or corporation, to develop new business ideas, evaluate startups, or provide strategic guidance. They often leverage their entrepreneurial experience, industry knowledge, and networks to support innovation and growth initiatives.

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Infographic showing various Entrepreneur In Residence job openings in Quebec as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,756 per year, or $36.4 per hour.

Entrepreneur en residence - AI Venture Creation

Montreal, QC • On-site

Mila - Institut quebecois d'intelligence artificielle

Temporary

Re-posted 24 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Collaborer avec le corps professoral, le personnel de recherche et les étudiants de Mila pour identifier des idées de rupture à potentiel entrepreneurial.

  • Mener les processus de découverte de produits en interagissant avec la clientèle, en validant les problématiques, en définissant les MVP et en testant l'intérêt du marché.

  • Former et diriger des équipes multidisciplinaires alliant recherche, ingénierie et entrepreneuriat.


Job description

Mila - l'institut de recherche en IA de renommee mondiale base a Montreal - offre une occasion rare aux leaders de l'entrepreneuriat de co-creer et de lancer la prochaine generation de jeunes entreprises en IA, en collaboration directe avec des membres de la recherche parmi les plus influents au monde.

Vous avez fonde une entreprise prospere, mobilise du capital de risque et possedez des contacts solides dans votre domaine garantissant une traction immediate. Ce role ne correspond pas a un emploi traditionnel, mais s'adresse a une personne axee sur la fondation d'entreprise possedant une experience prealable en demarrage, une forte intuition de produit et un profond desir de batir une organisation d'impact.

Vous ferez partie de l'un des ecosystemes d'IA les plus dynamiques de la planete, en travaillant directement avec le corps professoral et la population etudiante de Mila pour transformer des percees scientifiques en entreprises concretes. Plus de 50 jeunes entreprises sont deja issues de Mila, avec plus de 85 millions de dollars en financement a ce jour.

A titre de responsable du developpement d'entreprises, vous joindrez l'equipe de Mila Ventures et contribuerez a batir l'avenir de l'IA.

Vos responsabilites
  • Collaborer avec le corps professoral, les membres du personnel de recherche affilies et les personnes aux cycles superieurs de Mila pour cerner des idees de rupture a potentiel entrepreneurial.
  • Mener les processus de decouverte de produits : interagir avec la clientele et les instances decisionnelles, valider les problematiques, definir les produits viables minimaux (MVP) et tester l'interet du marche.
  • Former et diriger des equipes multidisciplinaires alliant recherche, ingenierie et entrepreneuriat.
  • Co-developper de nouvelles entreprises en robotique, climat, materiaux avances, outils d'IA ou sante.
  • Travailler avec la direction de l'incubation pour enrichir les methodes et programmes entrepreneuriaux de Mila.
  • Mobiliser le reseau national de mentorat, de l'investissement et des partenaires de Mila.
  • Se preparer a devenir cofondatrice ou cofondateur de l'une des entreprises creees - avec un soutien complet lors de l'essaimage.

Il s'agit d'un parcours de 6 a 18 mois vers le lancement de votre startup IA. Le poste est base a Montreal, avec un minimum de 3 jours/semaine en presentiel. Il vous offre le temps, les ressources et l'acces necessaires pour batir une entreprise transformatrice.

Requirements

Profil recherche
  • Experience essentielle en demarrage d'entreprise - a titre de fondatrice ou fondateur ou de membre de la direction en phase de demarrage ou de croissance (Seed ou Serie A).
  • Grande rapidite d'apprentissage, aisance dans les environnements complexes et capacite a naviguer dans l'ambiguite.
  • Forte sensibilisation au produit : vous dirigez la decouverte aupres de la clientele, validez les besoins et travaillez etroitement avec les equipes techniques.
  • Formation ou interet pour les STIM ou les technologies de pointe (deep tech) - vous comprenez ou apprenez rapidement le langage de la recherche.
  • Une experience en collecte de fonds ou en relations avec la communaute des investisseurs est un atout.
  • Volonte de s'immerger dans un environnement de recherche en IA de classe mondiale.
  • Esprit analytique, sens de l'action, engagement et ingeniosite.
  • Objectif : batir ou co-batir une entreprise a vocation sociale depuis Montreal.
  • Capacite a etablir des relations et a mobiliser des equipes autour d'un objectif commun.

Benefits

Pourquoi ce role est unique
  • Collaborer avec les chercheuses et chercheurs les plus influents au monde.
  • Liberte d'explorer des idees audacieuses avec un acces a des talents, des ressources et des recherches de pointe.
  • Faire partie d'un ecosysteme ayant deja lance des dizaines d'entreprises a fort impact.
  • Gagner en visibilite grace a la reputation et au reseau de Mila.
  • Batir non seulement un produit, mais une entreprise transformatrice.

Ce role est remunere, mais il est avant tout concu comme un tremplin vers le lancement de votre propre entreprise. Si vous cherchez votre prochain defi entrepreneurial - et souhaitez batir une entreprise d'IA au sein d'un institut de classe mondiale, avec le soutien de scientifiques tournes vers l'entrepreneuriat - discutons-en.

Entrepreneur in Residence

Mila - the world-renowned AI research institute based in Montreal - offers a rare opportunity for entrepreneurial leaders to co-create and launch the next generation of AI startups, in direct collaboration with some of the world's leading AI researchers.

You have founded a successful start, raised venture capital, have solid contacts in your field that will result in immediate early traction.

This isn't a traditional job, but a founder-focused role for someone with previous startup experience, strong product intuition, and a deep desire to build an impactful company. You'll be integrated into one of the most dynamic AI ecosystems on the planet, working directly with Mila's professors and students to transform scientific breakthroughs into real-world startups. More than 50 startups have already emerged from Mila, with over $85 million in funding to date.

As a Venture Builder, you will be part of the Mila Ventures team and contribute to building what's to come in AI.

What you will do
  • Collaborating with Mila professors, affiliated researchers, and graduate students to identify disruptive ideas with startup potential
  • Conducting product discovery processes: interacting with users and decision-makers, validating problems, defining MVPs, testing market interest
  • To train and lead multidisciplinary teams combining research, engineering, and entrepreneurship
  • Co-developing new ventures in robotics, climate, advanced materials, AI tools or health
  • Working with venture management to enrich Mila's entrepreneurial methods and programs
  • Mobilizing Mila's national network of mentors, investors and partners
  • Prepare yourself to become a co-founder of one of the startups you helped create - with full support during the spin-out

You will have 6-18 months to launch your AI startup. The position is based in Montreal, with a minimum of 3 days/week in-person work. It provides you with the time, resources, and access necessary to build a transformative company.

Desired profile
  • Essential startup experience - as a founder or executive in the seed or growth phase (Seed or Series A)
  • You learn extremely quickly, are comfortable in complex environments, and know how to navigate ambiguity.
  • Strong product awareness: you lead customer discovery, validate needs, and work closely with the technical teams
  • Training or interest in STEM or deep tech - you understand or quickly learn the language of researchers
  • Experience in fundraising or investor relations is a plus
  • Want to immerse yourself in a world-class AI research environment?
  • You are analytical, action-oriented, committed, and resourceful
  • Your goal: to build or co-build a mission-driven company from Montreal
  • You know how to build relationships and mobilize teams around a goal
Why this role is unique
  • Collaborating with some of the world's most influential AI researchers
  • Freedom to explore bold ideas with access to cutting-edge talent, resources, and research
  • Being part of an ecosystem that has already launched dozens of high-impact startups
  • Gain visibility through Mila's reputation and network
  • Building not just a product, but a transformative enterprise

This role is paid, but it's primarily designed as a stepping stone towards launching your own business.

If you're looking for your next startup challenge-and want to build an AI company within a world-class institute, with the support of entrepreneurial scientists-let's talk.