Senior Startup & Innovation Manager

RootCamp - A SpinLab Company

Manage startup support and innovation strategies at RootCamp, focusing on bioeconomy and agri-food tech sectors. Engage with partners to develop collaborative projects and maintain relationships.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeHanover • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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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Soft Skills

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