Compensation

Annual salary + performance-based + bonus

Why Upgraded?

We're not just another grants consultancy-we're building the App Store for AI Work, a centralized platform where strategy, funding, and automation meet.

Our AI engine discovers, qualifies, drafts, and applies for every grant or subsidy a company is eligible for - minimal human overhead. Funded on results: no win, no fee.

Upgraded helps high-growth tech startups unlock an average of $104k/year in savings, close to without lifting a finger. That's possible because our AI and automation uncover funding opportunities missed by human teams. Our promise? If we don't deliver results, clients don't pay.

What You'll Do

- Source with precision: Use our AI platform to identify and qualify relevant grants/subsidies for clients.
- Ownership of proposals: Draft, refine, and deliver high-impact submissions—with AI-powered autofill and narrative finesse.
- Align and execute: Coordinate with clients and internal Ops/Revenue leads to align funding timelines with business roadmaps.
- Measure and improve: Deliver ROI-focused reports, feed insights back into the platform, and iterate fast.
- Drive platform evolution: Help shape our "GrantGPT"-enhancing its intelligence, usability, and strategic capability.
- EARN trust: Act as the primary client liaison—simplifying the complex, telling compelling stories in English and French.

Who You Are





- Ideally Fully bilingual (English + French)
- 2+ years in grants, consulting, finance, or startup/comms roles
- Targets-driven—you've hit goals, numbers, KPIs before
- Tech-first mindset—comfortable with spreadsheets, Google Docs, and AI-based workflows
- Exceptional narrative ability—structured, persuasive, and clear
- Detail-obsessed but mission-minded—able to juggle calendars, deadlines, proposals
- Degree in Business, Economics, Writing, or a related field

Our Technical Culture

Like Renaissance Technologies, we're building a data-rich, algorithm-first approach to funding intelligence-mining signals, rigorously testing hypotheses, and optimizing for outcomes. We operate in founder mode: deeply involved, outcome-focused, and committed to excellence.

We believe in building things people need—in a simple, direct manner. As Paul Graham reminds us: start small, move quick, iterate, and don't underestimate the power of clarity in writing and thinking (Paul Graham).

Why You'll Love It Here

- Real equity in impact: access might mean thousands or millions—but it starts with your work.
- Lead the automation revolution in funding and advisory.
- Learn from operators who've built and exited real software businesses.
- High signal, low noise environment—minimal politics, strong owner mindset.
- Future-forward culture: AI-human synergy at every turn.

📌 Associate Strategy & Grants Consultant (Vancouver)
🏢 Upgraded
📍 Vancouver