Head of Sales
As Head of Sales & Outreach, Thorsten Schuller leads the development of global partnerships and funding alliances to support CIRAS’s mission of interdisciplinary innovation. With a deep understanding of stakeholder engagement, international cooperation, and sustainable finance, Thorsten plays a key role in scaling CIRAS’s global impact through strategic outreach, institutional alliances, and resource mobilization.
His leadership ensures that CIRAS’s pioneering research and development projects are connected with aligned governments, institutions, and investors—positioning CIRAS as a trusted partner in solving the world’s most pressing challenges.
Key Contributions and Expertise
Strategic Partnership Development:
Thorsten cultivates long-term relationships with international funding agencies, ministries, and private sector leaders to align CIRAS programs with high-impact investment opportunities.
Sales & Funding Ecosystem Leadership:
He drives the design of sustainable funding frameworks for CIRAS-affiliated innovations and leads global donor engagement, ensuring that key projects receive the visibility and backing they need to scale.
Institutional and Academic Liaison:
Thorsten facilitates collaborations with universities, research centers, and innovation hubs—building bridges between CIRAS Centers and thought leaders across disciplines.
International Representation and Advocacy:
A seasoned communicator, Thorsten represents CIRAS at global events, presenting visionary initiatives at summits, innovation expos, and investment platforms to expand the organization’s presence and influence.
Impact at CIRAS
Thorsten’s outreach strategy reinforces CIRAS’s position as a collaborative powerhouse, driving forward innovation through strategic alignment with funders and mission-aligned partners. His work amplifies the visibility of CIRAS’s 12 Centers, ensuring that breakthrough ideas are matched with the resources, networks, and institutions needed to realize transformative outcomes.
By fostering ecosystems of cooperation and resource sharing, Thorsten empowers CIRAS to create measurable impact—supporting a future where interdisciplinary science is not only visionary but actionable, funded, and globally connected.