Topper Talent connects vetted TU Delft engineering students with startups and small engineering firms for short, skill‑specific projects such as CAD design, CFD/FEM simulations, and software development.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Early-stage startups and small engineering firms often need specialized technical work—such as CAD design, CFD/FEM simulations, or software development—but lack the resources to hire full‑time staff, run lengthy recruitment processes, or manage freelancers with uncertain quality.
Solution
Topper Talent provides a curated marketplace that matches these companies with vetted engineering students from TU Delft for short, skill‑specific projects. Clients submit a brief, and the platform selects a student whose expertise and availability align with the task, eliminating the need for public job listings. The service includes end‑to‑end project management, with milestones, communication, and quality checks handled by Topper Talent, so the client receives a completed deliverable without direct oversight. Payments are made per project at student‑consultant rates, offering a cost‑effective alternative to traditional hiring or agency fees.
Target Audience
Primary customers are early‑stage technology startups and small engineering companies that require short‑term, high‑skill technical work but cannot commit to full‑time hires.
Features
- Access to a pool of TU Delft engineering students screened for technical competence and reliability
- Support for a wide range of engineering tasks, including 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Fusion 360), CFD/FEM (Ansys, OpenFOAM, Abaqus), MATLAB/Simulink, data analysis (Python, R), programming (Python, C++, embedded), and web/software development
- Fast, private matching process that pairs projects with the most suitable student without public job postings
- Integrated project management with milestone tracking, regular communication, and quality assurance performed by the platform
- Transparent, per‑project pricing model that lets clients pay only for the work they need