Senior Startup & Innovation Manager (f/m/d)

In this senior position, you will operate at the strategic intersection of start-ups and partner organisations.

Your role will involve providing start-ups with content and conceptual support, initiating collaborative projects and developing existing partnerships further.

Tasks

• Identifying, selecting and technically evaluating start-ups in the bioeconomy and agri-food tech sectors

• Providing strategic support and coaching to start-up teams at various stages of development

• Participation in the initiation and design of joint projects between start-ups and partners

• Maintaining and developing relationships with start-ups, partners, and other stakeholders

• Collaborating on the further development of RootCamp's programmes, formats and innovation environment

• Representing RootCamp at trade and networking events

Requirements

• Several years of relevant professional experience in a start-up, innovation or business environment

• Experience of working with start-ups and in project-based collaborations, accelerators, corporate innovation and founding your own company

• Ability to structure complex topics and bring together different interests

• Excellent project management and communication skills

• Independent and responsible approach to work, with a strategic way of thinking

• Located in or willing to relocate to the Hanover region on a long-term basis

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and home office options to maximise productivity.

• 28 days of annual leave to unwind and recharge.

• A perks budget for a JobTicket, Urban Sports Club membership, a company pension scheme, a childcare allowance and much more.

• Team-oriented work that fosters a collaborative organisational structure, promoting open communication and the exchange of ideas regardless of hierarchies

• A training budget for specialist conferences and certifications, as well as access to free courses

• Access to our Europe-wide startup and corporate network