Manager for Innovation Advisory (Accelerator Project)

You will:

• Develop business and innovation strategies for startups, corporates, or universities;
• Design and lead innovation programs and startup acceleration programs;
• Scout for investable startups with high growth potential;
• Sustain and develop a network of innovation experts, investors, and partners;
• Conduct market research and business analysis of different industries;
• Facilitate open innovation activities that nurture the local innovation ecosystem;
• Design workshops on various startup-related topics, etc.;
• Guide and manage multiple stakeholders;
• Lead effective discussions and brainstorming sessions;
• Share ideas and experience with colleagues.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Economics, Business, Innovation Management, or relevant field;
• 3+ years of work experience in business development, management consulting, startups, accelerators, incubators or related fields;
• Excellent English and Ukrainian language skills;
• Passion about innovation, technology, and social impact – we are looking for individuals who are interested in topics like sustainability, smart cities, healthcare, etc.;
• Strong business analytical skills, ability to manage the unknowns and accept every challenge with a bold and “hands-on” attitude;
• A convincing communication style and public speaking skills – our team members need to formulate their own opinions, backed up with arguments and confidence;
• You thrive in a team, but you are also an independent thinker – teamwork is crucial to our success, both on the local and international level.

Benefits:

• We believe in the fast professional growth of our employees, so we offer performance and salary reviews twice a year;
• Performance bonus;
• Regular training sessions and experience-sharing sessions;
• Flexibility - we trust you to manage your time and choose where to work from;
• International offsite trips - every year, we travel to a foreign location to spend time together with the whole team from all over Europe;
• Team bonding activities - we like finding new and creative ways to celebrate life together;
• Local benefits package includes Health basket, Team sport activities compensation, Wellbeing webinars, Social activities, Local summer offsite (2 days), NY party.