For students who want to build
Build with OCTO.
Help shape what comes next.
Put your technology, research or practical skills to work in a growing startup.
01 Our priority · Technical builder
A role with
real ownership.
Turn ideas into products. Make technical decisions, take initiative and help shape what we build from the start.
Potential to become a cofounder
That depends on how we work together, our shared ambitions and the commitment we both bring.
02 Research & study projects
Bring your research
into practice.
Research software, user experience or product validation through a thesis, paper or course project.
Explore a research project03 Smaller contributions
Put your skills to work.
Testing, design, writing, analysis or your own idea. Agree on a scope that fits your studies.
Receive a contribution certificate and a personal recommendation reflecting your work.
Tell us where you fit
Say hello to Axel.
Ideas outside these paths are welcome too.
A few things to send Axel
- Your CV and a short motivation.
- What you’d like to work on.
- Availability and academic deadlines.
- Relevant work, if you have it.
Your motivation can go straight in the email. No formal letter needed.
Frequently asked questions
Are paid projects available?
Paid contract projects may be available on request, depending on current needs and budget. Ask Axel about availability.
Before any collaboration, we’ll agree on scope, expected commitment and whether it is paid or voluntary. A potential cofounder arrangement is a separate conversation.
What does a founding role involve?
This is an early-stage startup: priorities change, resources are limited and some things need to be figured out as we go. A founding role requires commitment beyond a predictable nine-to-five, including periods of intense work.
It’s an opportunity to influence the product and its direction early on. Smaller contributions have a separate, agreed scope around your studies.
How would a research project work?
Share your research question, programme requirements and deadlines. We’ll explore a useful, realistic scope together. Independent research is welcome too.
Any access to data, users or internal materials must be agreed before the project begins.
Is contributing separate from the waitlist?
Yes. Email Axel to discuss contributing. Join the waitlist to follow OCTO’s launch; signing up doesn’t commit you to helping.
A mindmap beta is in development. Ask about current testing opportunities. The full workspace isn’t publicly available yet and has no fixed release date.