The Technologiepark Weinberg Campus acts as a key link between high-tech companies research institutions and a growing community of startups and innovation networks.
More than 15.000 people study research and work on campus in forward-looking fields turning ideas into innovations. Among the pillars supporting this innovation ecosystem is a targeted accelerator program.
The Startup Elevator Digital Innovation is designed to support startups from pre-seed to growth stage in sectors such as digital business models AI cloud infrastructure smart services and cybersecurity. The program supports startups in shaping viable scalable and investor-ready ventures with a clear market orientation thereby contributing directly to the digital transformation of the regional economy.
The accelerator is funded by the state of Saxony-Anhalt as part of the Sachsen-Anhalt Business Accelerator Digital initiative. The core of the program includes a 9-month startup accelerator program tai- lored to the unique dynamics of digital innovation.
Now we are looking for a dedicated and innovation-driven Venture Manager & Startup Coach Digital Innovation (m/f/d).
Tasks
- Support digital startups in areas like business development market access growth strategy investment planning and pitch readiness.
- Scout and attract promising startups to join the
- Act as the go-to-coach for participating teams using tailored development goals and structured feedback
- Communicate confidently with founders and investors as well as C-level representatives from the
- Expand and manage relationships with relevant partners tech experts service providers and stakeholders across the digital ecosystem.
- Represent the accelerator and the Weinberg Campus at key startup and tech events both locally and nationally.
- Support the design and delivery of coaching sessions workshops and mentoring activities sometimes independently sometimes together with team members.
- Contribute to the planning and execution of the accelerator as well as related project management
Requirements
- University degree (Bachelor Master or equivalent) in business tech information technology or a related digital discipline.
- Professional experience in business development startup/innovation consulting or digital product development.
- Familiarity with startup fundraising go-to-market strategies and digital growth metrics.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly grasp digital business models.
- Confident professional communication style both with startups and corporate stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational and time management
- Passion for digital innovation and the startup ecosystem in Saxony-Anhalt.
- Fluent in English and German (spoken and written).
- Proficient with modern office and collaboration tools (MS Office Notion Miro etc.).
- Strong team spirit and a hands-on customercentric mindset.
Benefits
- A broad network in the innovation ecosystem
- Varied communication in a dynamic environment
- Space for your own ideas and modern work culture
- Flexible working and short decision-making processes
- Further education and training opportunities
- Team-Events
- Business Bike
This position is part of the ego.-KONZEPT project Saxony-Anhalt Business Accelerator funded by the European Union and is initially limited until 30.09.2027.
Please send your application by August 31th 2025 - we look forward to hearing from you!