Innovation Manager

About the Role

The successful candidate will join Austria's global
network of Innovation Managers and support Austrian companies in identifying
innovation opportunities, technology trends, startup partners, research
collaborations, and emerging business opportunities in Ireland.

Key
Responsibilities

• Innovation
  scouting and monitoring of emerging technology trends.
• Research
  and analysis of startups, scale-ups, corporates, and research
  institutions.
• Building
  and maintaining networks across Ireland's innovation ecosystem, including
  universities, accelerators, investors, and technology hubs
• Facilitating
  partnerships between Austrian companies and Irish innovation stakeholders.
• Supporting
  innovation events, delegation visits, workshops, and technology-focused
  programmes.
• Preparing
  reports and presentations on innovation and market developments.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s
  or Master’s degree in Business, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Engineering,
  Computer Science, Technology Management, Economics, International
  Business, or a related field.
• Strong
  interest in innovation, startups, technology, and international business.
• Excellent
  communication, networking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong
  analytical, research, and presentation capabilities.
• Fluent
  English required; German language skills are advantageous but not
  essential.