TU Wien is Austria's largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching, and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto \"Technology for People\". As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society.
In the Service Unit of Innovation Incubation Center TU Wien is offering a position as Program Manager (all genders) Innovation & Business Development limited to expected 5 years for 40 hours/week. Expected start: April 2026.
Operate, manage, and further develop venture development support, including planning, implementation, and evaluation
Support Deeptech researchers and founder teams throughout the entire innovation journey - from ideation to acceleration, fundraising, and scale up
Organise, facilitate and ensure the quality of programs needed
Provide high-quality coaching and advisory support on business developement, go-to-market strategies, and investor readiness
Monitor project progress and ensure milstone achievment
Develop and implement an engagement strategy for the broader innovation community (corporates, advisors, domain experts)
Product and technology development support to PoC
Build and manage relationships with corporate innovation teams
Build, maintain, and expand a strong network of founders, sciencepreneurs, industry partners, investors, funding agencies, and academic institutions
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders
Manage allocated budgets, resources, and reporting to the Head of Department or Division
Organise events to foster collaboration, technology partnerships, and business developement opportunities
Continuously improve programme content and processes by applying best practices, benchmarks, and market insights
Represent the i²c at professional events, community initiatives, and within relevant networks
Contribute to the design of new programmes, events, and workshop formats
Design and execute inbound and outbound marketing activities, and develop BD materials
Provide first-line advice for individuals interested in entrepreneurship and specialised guidance regarding TU Wien's services
University degree, preferably in business, and/or engineering
Several years of relevant professional experience in business development, innovation management, or startup consulting
Ideally, hands-on entrepreneurial or startup experience, with a solid understanding of the Austrian entrepreneurship ecosystem
Strong interest in emerging technologies, complex systems, and Deeptech innovation
Proven ability to design, facilitate, and manage workshops, mentoring, and incubation programmes
Excellent analytical, strategic, and conceptual thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into actionable strategies
Strong organisational and project management abilities, including budgeting and reporting
High level of self-motivation, resilience, and a structured, goal-oriented working style
Excellent communication, moderation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust-based relationships with diverse stakeholders
Creative and critical thinker with a proactive, solution-focused mindset
Genuine enthusiasm for entrepreneurship and supporting researchers on their innovation journey
Team-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments
Confident and empathetic communicator with strong presentation and facilitation skills
Fluent in German and English (C1/C2 level, written and spoken)
A diverse and exciting range of responsibilities within a motivated and collegial team
A modern hybrid working model with up to 60% remote work flexibility
An inspiring co-working environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and knowledge exchange
Attractive social benefits (see Benefits) and a comprehensive internal and external training programme offering numerous career development opportunities
A centrally located workplace with excellent public transport connections (U1/U2/U4 Karlsplatz)
Entry level salary is determined by the level IVA of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently EUR 3,450.30/month gross, 14 times/year for 40 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.
We look forward to receiving your application until April 16th, 2026.
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