Senior Startup & Innovation Manager (f/m/d)
RootCampHanoverfull-time
AI Summary: Strategic role connecting startups with corporate partners through relationship management, startup evaluation, coaching, and collaborative project development in the bioeconomy/agri-food tech sectors.
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Originally posted onarbeitnow on 2/10/2026
Full Description
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
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