Innovation Lead

We believe in making and shaping a competitive digital Europe that is inclusive, fair, and sustainable and aim at global impact through European innovation fueled by entrepreneurial talent and digital technology.

We embody the future of innovation by mobilizing a pan-European multi-stakeholder open-innovation ecosystem of top European corporations, SMEs, startups, universities, and research institutes, where students, researchers, engineers, business developers and investors address the technology, talent, skills, business and capital needs of digital entrepreneurship.

We build the next generation of digital ventures, digital products and services, and breed digital entrepreneurial talent, helping business and entrepreneurs to be at the frontier of digital innovation by providing them with technology, talent, and growth support.

The Acceleration and Growth business unit of EIT Digital is a pan-European team responsible for supporting entrepreneurs, startups and scaleups with training, mentoring, market access, matchmaking, funding and fundraising. They also manage and support the startup equity portfolio of EIT Digital, increasing their value and making sure they are successful in their entrepreneurial journey.

EIT Digital is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.

For more information, visit www.eitdigital.eu.

As Innovation Lead you will be responsible for coordinating the scouting and/or participation in initiatives funded by European Commission and other International and National agencies for the Acceleration and Growth business unit of EIT Digital. The Innovation Lead is assigned the coordination and execution of EIT Digital Acceleration and Growth business unit activities in one of more activities. The Innovation Lead performs his/her tasks by also liaising with the other business units of EIT Digital.

• Overall responsibility for the application, organisation, planning and controlling the participation in the assigned programmes and initiatives funded by European Commission and other International and National agencies.
• Liaising and aligning with the leaders responsible for EIT Digital strategy execution in the relevant area.
• Representing the monetary and strategic position of the Acceleration and Growth business unit of EIT Digital when submitting and application for a programme or initiative.
• Be the primary contact point for the programmes with the funding agency.
• Liaising with partners, organise and manage the preparation and timely delivery of deliverables and reports to the funding agency, securing their quality.
• Collect, monitor and integrate financial and administrative data from partners. Prepare them for submission to the funding agency.
• Organise and manage effective consortium-internal communication channels.
• Organise and manage scouting of programmes and initiatives funded by European Commission and other International and National agencies.
• Participate in executing innovation programmes, initiatives and activities of EIT Digital.
• Take part in designing, creating and fine-tuning innovation programmes, initiatives and activities of EIT Digital.

• Master’s degree in Science, Technology, preferably Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), Computer Science or Information Technology;
• Minimum of 10+ year’s relevant experience; work experience in large European partnership and projects in ICT;
• 5+ years of proven project or programme management experience;
• Relevant experience in managing innovation activities for startups, scaleups, open innovation or corporate innovation;
• Excellent management skills with strong knowledge of administrative and financial aspects;
• Proven experience with Horizon 2020/Digital Europe programmes;
• Hands-on, entrepreneurial mind-set with effective leadership skills, proven team building capabilities and excellent communication skills;
• Strong negotiation skills while seeking consensus and balance;
• Capable of flexibly adapting to the demands and roles required.

Excellent command of English is required. Additional EU language is a strong asset.

This is a full-time position. Employment in one of our pan-European network of Co-Location Centers / HUBs can be considered. Applicant may be required for occasional travel to other European Co-Location Centers.

Please mail a resume and motivation letter to careers@eitdigital.eu outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position. Applications without a motivation letter will not be considered.

Applications should be submitted before 23:59 CEST on July 21, 2024.