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Innovation Ecosystem Manager
job typeContractdate icon02 Feb 2025, 01:22 PM
This role bridges research, innovation, and business to drive the commercialization of groundbreaking technologies.He/she is responsible for fostering collaboration between Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs), startups, and key stakeholders to commercialize research and accelerate deep tech innovation. The role involves managing partnerships, coordinating incubation programmes, scouting technologies, and supporting the development of startups. It requires strategic engagement with researchers, industry players, and investors to build sustainable innovation ecosystems and ensure measurable outcomes. Success hinges on expertise in technology transfer, stakeholder management, and programme execution.

Requirement / Criteria

Innovation Ecosystem Liaison – TTOs and Deep Tech Incubation

1. Relationship Management

Build and maintain partnerships with Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs), researchers, and innovation stakeholders.

- Act as the primary point of contact between startups, investors, corporates, and academia. 

2. Technology Transfer and Commercialization

Identify promising technologies from TTOs for commercialization or startup creation.

- Guide researchers through IP protection, licensing, and market entry strategies. 

3. Incubation Programme Management

Design and oversee deep tech incubation initiatives, ensuring startups receive mentorship, funding, and resources.

- Monitor startup progress and ensure programme objectives are met.

4. Ecosystem Building

Foster collaboration between academia, government, startups, and private sector players.

- Organize events, workshops, and forums to strengthen the innovation ecosystem.

5. Technology Scouting 

Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their market potential.

- Facilitate partnerships for co-development or commercialization.

6. Strategic Planning and Reporting

Align programmes with organizational goals and national innovation strategies.

- Provide regular updates on progress, outcomes, and ecosystem trends.

7. Funding and Resource Support

Connect startups and TTOs with venture capital, grants, or other funding sources.

- Negotiate agreements and ensure access to essential resources.

8. Advocacy and Outreach 

Advocate for policies that promote deep tech innovation and commercialization.

- Raise awareness of programme achievements and ecosystem success stories.

 

Competency/Skills Required Core

1. Strategic Thinking

• Ability to align innovation activities with organizational goals and national priorities.

• Developing strategies to commercialize technologies and scale startups.

2. Stakeholder Management

• Building relationships with TTOs, researchers, startups, and industry partners.

• Navigating diverse interests to foster effective collaborations.

3. Communication and Influence

• Clear articulation of complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills for securing partnerships and resources.

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