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.
Career-change fit:7/10
Project ManagementFlexible HoursRemoteWork-Life Balance
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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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