Chief Innovation and Entrepreneurship Officer (CIEO) Partnerships Manager

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute a forward-thinking innovation strategy aligned with the organisation’s mission.
Identify emerging trends, technologies, and market opportunities to drive disruptive innovation.
Establish a pipeline of high-impact research and development (R&D) initiatives.
Design and implement world-class incubation and acceleration programs.
Foster a robust startup ecosystem by providing mentorship, funding access, and commercialization support.
Partner with universities, research institutions, and corporate innovators to translate ideas into viable businesses.
Drive the commercialization of research outputs, ensuring impactful innovations reach the market.
Establish partnerships with universities, R&D institutions, and industry players to facilitate technology transfer.
Develop frameworks for monetizing intellectual property (IP), patents, and proprietary solutions.
Support researchers and entrepreneurs in securing grants, licensing deals, and venture funding.
Cultivate strategic alliances with corporate partners, government agencies, and global investors.
Secure grants, sponsorships, and investments to support the organization’s programs and initiatives.
Advocate for policies that promote innovation, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship.
Oversee organisation’s venture-building efforts, including early-stage investments and startup studio initiatives.
Develop revenue-generating innovation services such as corporate R&D consulting and innovation-as-a-service.
Scale investment models that support high-potential startups and research-driven enterprises.

Key Requirements

Proven leadership experience in innovation management, research commercialization, or entrepreneurship.
Strong background in technology transfer, startup incubation, or venture building.
Demonstrated ability to secure funding, grants, and strategic partnerships.
Experience working with universities, VCs, angel investors, and corporate innovation teams.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

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Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: recruitment@hrexng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

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