Innovation Ecosystem Manager

Fundación Parque Científico de Madrid; Madrid; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Collaborative environment

Opportunities for learning and professional development

Job summary

Fundación Parque Científico de Madrid is seeking an Innovation Ecosystem Manager to enhance the entrepreneurial landscape at the Madrid Science Park. The role involves managing startup relationships, identifying business opportunities, and coordinating innovation programs.

The ideal candidate should possess a university degree, have at least 3 years of related experience, and speak high-level English. This full-time position offers a salary between €21,000 and €24,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in innovation, entrepreneurship, business development, or ecosystem management.
• Experience working with startups, innovative companies, or accelerator programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with startups and companies in the Park.
• Identify collaboration and business opportunities.
• Coordinate entrepreneurship, scaling, and open innovation programs.
• Organize networking and business development activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational abilities

Results-oriented mindset

High level of English

Education

University degree (STEM or Business Administration)

Job description

FPCM seeks for an innovation ecosystem manager.

About Us

The Madrid Science Park is a public, nonprofit foundation created by the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM) and the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) to promote innovative scientific and technological entrepreneurship. We support startups and scaleups based on cutting‑edge technologies that seek to address social challenges (deep tech). Through value‑added services, first‑class facilities, and a broad network of ecosystem partners, we help these companies bring their solutions to society and ensure their products and services improve people’s lives.

We are a multidisciplinary science park that incubates companies in fields as diverse as precision medicine, nanomaterials and advanced materials, remote sensing, AI, big data, nutrigenomics, genetic diagnostics, optics, environmental engineering, and renewable energy. Our Genomics Unit offers specialized services to research groups at universities, R&D&I centers, hospitals, and companies both within and outside the Park. Among other projects, we are partners with the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) —the world’s largest network supporting companies seeking international markets—and with the European Space Agency’s (ESA) BIC Madrid Region, which transfers innovations developed for the space sector to non‑space applications.

We are supported by a Board of Trustees of excellence comprising the UAM, the UCM, the CSIC, the Community of Madrid, and the Madrid City Council. You can find more information about the FPCM at this link.

Mission

As an innovation ecosystem manager you will drive the revitalization of the business and entrepreneurial ecosystem at the Madrid Science Park by supporting the creation of business opportunities, managing innovation and entrepreneurship programs, fostering relationships with startups and companies, and developing strategic partnerships.

This role will be key to strengthening the connections between companies, entrepreneurs, researchers, and institutions, thereby contributing to the growth and positioning of the Madrid Science Park ecosystem.

Main Responsibilities:

• Managing relationships with startups and companies in the Park.
• Identifying collaboration and business opportunities.
• Coordinating entrepreneurship, scaling, and open innovation programs.
• Organizing networking and business development activities.
• Supporting the recruitment of companies and projects.
• Preparing reports, metrics, and tracking results.
• Assisting in the preparation of proposals and strategic projects.

Required Profile

• University degree (STEM or Business Administration background preferred).
• At least 3 years of experience in innovation, entrepreneurship, business development, or ecosystem management.
• Experience working with startups, innovative companies, or accelerator programs.
• High level of English.
• Drive the revitalization of the business and entrepreneurial ecosystem at the Madrid Science Park by supporting the creation of business opportunities,
• Strong interpersonal skills, organizational abilities, and a results‑oriented mindset.

The following will be highly valued:

• Experience in science parks, accelerators, or innovation hubs.
• Participation in European projects.
• Knowledge of innovation funding instruments.
• Experience in building partnerships and managing business communities.

What We Offer

• Permanent contract and immediate start.
• Be part of one of Spain’s most prominent scientific and technological innovation ecosystems.
• Participate in projects with a real impact on business and technological development.
• A collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.
• Opportunities for learning and professional development in innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Salary between €21,000 and €24,000, depending on experience.
• Full‑time position (39 hours per week), Monday through Friday.
• Intensive work schedule during Holy Week, summer, and Christmas.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter by June 28, 2026, via the following link.