Humboldt-Innovation GmbH
Are you interested in artificial intelligence (AI) research & development and its transfer to startups? Do you want to get to know Berlin’s deep tech startup eco system? We are looking for a program manager (50%) to join our team in Berlin Gesundbrunnen as soon as possible.
The K.I.E.Z. - Artificial Intelligence Entrepreneurship Center - is an initiative to support the founding of science-based startups in the field of artificial intelligence. The range of services is geared to the specific needs of AI startups and covers the entire innovation chain: from the identification of startup potential in AI research to targeted support in the incubation phase and an AI accelerator program.
K.I.E.Z. is supported by Science & Startups, the association of the startup centers of the Berlin universities – Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin and the Charité – Universitätsmedizin.
K.I.E.Z. is the first of several nationwide model projects for more startups in the AI sector and is being funded over four years with 6.85 million euros from the Federal Ministry of Economics and co-financed by the state of Berlin.
The Bridge-to-Market-Program has been created to support the first step to the founding of a company: students and scientific employees can apply for funds to conduct a feasibility study for their idea before making the next step into the foundation of a startup. The program has already been successfully conceptualized and now needs an enthusiastic program manager with organizational skills to get it started and running. As a program manager of the Bridge-to-Market program you are responsible for the administrative procedures needed to run the program and make the participating teams successful. You take care of the application process, the budgets and the overall success of the program.
Working field:
YOUR TASKS:
You organize and structure the application phase and application process for Bridge-to-Market projects, including information events, mailings, software setup etc.
You are the point of contact for the Bridge-to-Market teams, the university startup centers and other people interested in the program.
You accompany the accepted Bridge-to-Market teams during the project on an administrative level (overview of deadlines to be met, grants and material costs to be spent, in cooperation with the general administration of K.I.E.Z.).
You support Marketing with content and text for material such as website descriptions, info flyers and similar for the program
You manage the ongoing project coordination, preparation of factual reports and monitoring of audit in coordination with project administration
You participate in the promotion of the program and take care that the program fits well with the rest of the KIEZ offerings.
Requirements:
YOUR PROFILE:
Education in an appropriate area of responsibility, preferably in economics or equivalent skills and experience. Bachelor's degree is preferred but not a requirement.
Experience in project administration and project communication
Secure MS 365 knowledge and fast learning ability of new software tools
You are a team player and strong communicator in German and English
Ability to work independently as well as together with the team.
Knowledge in entrepreneurship methods as well as market and product validation is of advantage
We welcome your thoughts on how the program can be continuously improved and extended
What we offer:
OUR OFFER:
A chance to help shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence and successful AI companies in Berlin and Germany
A great office in the new AI Campus Berlin, the center of the AI startup scene in Berlin
A small, dedicated, and agile team with a friendly and constructive working atmosphere
Diverse tasks and lots of room for your creativity
An exciting working environment that promotes ideas and independence
Flexible working days that match your needs and an attractive compensation
How to apply:
You want to help bring Berlin's best and most innovative AI startups into the world? Then apply now!
Please include your earliest possible entry date, your salary expectations, and your CV and send your application via e-mail to:
jobs@humboldt-innovation.de
E-mail subject: "Program Manager Bridge-to-Market"
We look forward to receiving your application!
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To ensure equal opportunities, applications from women with the required qualifications are explicitly welcome. Qualified applicants with disabilities are preferred. Persons with a migration background are explicitly encouraged to apply.
Humboldt-Innovation values the diversity of its members and is committed to the goals of equal opportunity.