Do you have a passion for innovation, collaboration, and shaping new business opportunities?
As a Corporate Co-Innovation Manager (m/f/d), you will develop and manage strategic partnerships with companies, startups, and relevant stakeholders. You will initiate co-innovation projects, build ecosystems, and shape the future through joint product developments, pilot projects, and innovative programs. With your sense for trends, strong network, and execution power, you will drive sustainable growth and visibility.
Corporate Co-Innovation Manager (m/f/d)
Essen
Full-time
Permanent employee
YOUR MISSION
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage and further develop strategic partnerships with companies, startups, and stakeholders
- Identify, plan, and implement co-innovation projects (e.g., consulting, pilot projects, product developments, innovation programs)
- Build andmaintaininnovation ecosystems with corporate partners
- Conduct market and competitor analyses toidentifytrends and opportunities early on
- Organize andfacilitatestrategy and status meetings to ensure goal achievement
- Ensure and measure success indicators (e.g., pilot projects, marketing activities, events, knowledge transfer formats)
- Co-design and implement marketing and communication activities to increase the visibility of partnerships
WHAT YOU OFFER
- Experience in innovation management, business development, partnership management, or a comparable role
- Proventrack record in developing and implementing partnerships, co-creation, or consulting projects
- Strong communication, persuasion, and negotiation skills
- Solid understanding of startups, markets, and business models
- Analytical, structured, independent way of working with high self-initiative
- An existing network within the innovation and startup ecosystem is an advantage
- Excellent German and English skills complete your profile
WHY BRYCK STARTUP ALLIANCE?
Alongside sparkling, hot and tap water, soft drinks and coffee (including regular barista coffee sessions), you will enjoy a range of benefits in your work environment:
A hybrid work model (with at least three days in the office in Essen) and flexible working hours within the scope of the role
An ergonomic and modern workspace at the Colosseum on Limbecker Platz, which is centrally located in downtown Essen
30 days of holiday per year, plus time off on 24 December and 31 December
Up to six months of continued pay in case of illness
An annual training budget of €2,000 for your professional and personal development
A joint workation once a year and various team events
Summer and winter parties with the whole team
A dog-friendly office with two office dogs
20% employer contribution to the company pension plan
Flat hierarchies, short decision-making processes and close teamwork
About us
The BRYCK Startup Alliance is a joint venture of leading universities, corporates, and investors in the Ruhr region, designed to become a European deep-tech hotspot. With strong academic roots, significant investment power, and a unique ecosystem, the alliance drives innovation, builds scalable ventures, and creates international impact from its home at the Colosseum in Essen.
Recognized as one of Germany’s official EXIST Startup Factories, the BRYCK Startup Alliance supports science-based startups in fields such as energy, materials, health, and intelligent systems, helping to turn the Ruhr region into a European innovation hub.
Diversity of backgrounds and perspectives is considered a strength at BRYCK Startup Alliance. Applications are welcome regardless of origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or other characteristics. Please send your CV and indicate your desired start date and salary expectation. The People & Culture team will provide feedback within 2 working days.
Recognized as one of Germany’s official EXIST Startup Factories, the BRYCK Startup Alliance supports science-based startups in fields such as energy, materials, health, and intelligent systems, helping to turn the Ruhr region into a European innovation hub.
Diversity of backgrounds and perspectives is considered a strength at BRYCK Startup Alliance. Applications are welcome regardless of origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or other characteristics. Please send your CV and indicate your desired start date and salary expectation. The People & Culture team will provide feedback within 2 working days.