Programme and Innovation Manager ProVeg Incubator
Programme and Innovation Manager ProVeg Incubator
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Role Summary
TheProVeg Incubatoris the worlds first accelerator program dedicated to startups in the plantbased fermentation and cultivated food space. We support pioneering entrepreneurs as they launch grow and scale impactful foodtech companies that are transforming the global food system.
As part ofProVeg International our mission is bold: reduce global animal consumption by 50% by 2040. Were looking for a passionate strategic and handsonProgramme and Innovation Managerto help us power this transformation.
About the Role
As Programme and Innovation Manager (all genders) youll play a pivotal role in designing and delivering an exceptional incubator experience for our startups. From refining the curriculum to coordinating mentors events and workshops youll ensure that every founder receives the guidance support and connections they need to succeed. This is a unique opportunity to work with some of the most innovative foodtech startups globallyat the intersection of sustainability entrepreneurship and impact.
Job Details
Hours:40 / week
Location: Berlin or Remote (ideally within Germany Poland Netherlands UK South Africa or Czechia)
Reports to: Head of ProVeg Incubator
Responsibilities
- Programme Leadership: You will own and continuously evolve the structure content and delivery of the Incubator programme.
- Curriculum Development:You will curate and coordinate a worldclass curriculum including workshops expert talks and networking events.
- Startup Support: You will work handson with leading startups in the food tech space coaching and supporting them during and after the programme on strategy fundraising and gotomarket topics.
- Impact & Knowledge Management: You will build and manage knowledgesharing systems KPIs and programme impact tracking.
- Community Building: You will expand our global mentor network and stakeholder community.
- Startup Selection: You will contribute to the selection process of startups in close collaboration with the team.
- Trend Monitoring:You will stay ahead of trends in food innovation and identify highpotential startup teams early.
- Budget Management:You will manage the programme budget and ensure effective resource allocation.
- Representation: You will represent the Incubator at industry events and within the broader startup ecosystem.
Qualifications
- You hold a degree in Business Economics Innovation Food Tech or Biotechnology or bring equivalent handson experience.
- You have 12 years of experience in programme or project management ideally within a startup incubator accelerator or entrepreneurship support organisation.
- You have a strong understanding of the startup ecosystem and the food innovation landscape.
- You bring excellent organisational and communication skills and thrive in fastpaced environments.
- You have an entrepreneurial spirit and a proactive solutionsfocused mindset.
- You have experience coaching or working with earlystage startups.
- You are passionate about sustainable food systems and supporting missiondriven founders.
- You are outgoing and confident and enjoy networking and representing the Incubator and ProVeg with professionalism.
- You are driven by a passion for entrepreneurship and food innovation and want to help startups succeed and build a more sustainable food system.
- You work proactively and think creatively to generate original and relevant ideas to continuously improve the incubation and acceleration programme.
Benefits of working with us
- The opportunity to work closely with groundbreaking startups from all over the world that are building the future of our food system
- Build a strong foundation for a career in one of the most exciting areas of innovation and impact.
- A missiondriven team and work culture that values impact autonomy and creativity.
- Strong organisational focus on personal development and designated training budget with plenty of room for initiative independence and responsibility
- Flexible trustbased working arrangements and home office arrangements
- A supportive open and diverse work environment
When
Start: Ideally 15.06.2025 or 01.07.2025
Further information
Please apply with yourCV and a cover letter explaining why you are motivated to join us and describe how you can bring in your experience to this role. Even if you do not meet all the requirements we still encourage you to apply. Our tasks are diverse and we are flexible in how we distribute them. We are happy to support your growth and development.
We also encourage all applicants to apply without a photo or disclosing their date or place of birth.
If you are living with a disability health condition and/or neurodiversity please feel free to let us know how we can adjust and support your application process. For example we can offer alternative tools different interview formats or additional time for tasks.
Important:Please make sure to use your own words and ideas in the cover letter. The goal is for us to know you better in order to assess if this role and your motivation are a good fit. Letters written with AI will be disregarded.
For any questions about the role or application process feel free to contact (Please note: Applications sent directly to this email address will not be considered. Kindly follow our official application process.)
- Initial screening of applications
- Video call with People & Culture (approx. 3040 minutes)
- Online trial task (max. 2 hours)
- Second online interview with the team (approx. 1hr)
About us
ProVeg International is a food awareness organisation working to transform the global food system by replacing 50% of animal products globally with plantbased and cultivated foods by 2040.
ProVeg engages with all relevant stakeholders to create a food system where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans animals and our planet.
ProVeg has received the United Nations Momentum for Change Award and works closely with key UN food and environment agencies.
ProVeg creates global impact with offices in 14 countries across five continents and more than 220 employees.
Diversity Statement
ProVeg is committed to equal opportunity in employment for all regardless of ethnic origin religion skin color gender age national origin or ancestry refugee background genetic information disability marital status parental status pregnancy sexual orientation HIV status gender identity or gender expression. People of Color women people with disabilities members of LGBTQIA communities older adults neurodivergent people refugees and people living with HIV are explicitly encouraged to apply.
In 2020 ProVeg signed the Diversity Charter a selfcommitment and association dedicated to promoting a prejudicefree work environment.
In 2022 ProVeg achieved a score of 88.1% on the PRIDE Index the LGBTIQ Diversity Performance Index which is over 20 percentage points higher than the overall average of 67.9%.
Data Protection Information for Applicants:
More information about the processing of your personal data during your application at ProVeg e.V. can be found here inGermanandEnglish.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
