Space Market, Innovation & Investment Expert

NTU International A/S; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Part time

Job summary

NTU International is preparing a proposal for the project “Support to the Africa‑EU Space Partnership Programme – AESPP Boost.” The role of Non-Key Expert – Space Market, Innovation & Investment Expert focuses on developing African and European space ecosystems through market analysis, innovation instruments, incubation and access to finance.

You will contribute to market studies, investment readiness and commercialisation strategies, drawing on knowledge of space markets and geospatial sectors,

Qualifications

• Master’s level in economics, business administration, engineering, innovation management, or a related field.
• Excellent command of English.
• Working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support space and geospatial market development and innovation initiatives.
• Advise on entrepreneurship, incubation, and acceleration programs.
• Assist with investment readiness and access to finance within African and European space ecosystems.

Skills

Market analysis

Innovation

Entrepreneurship

Investment advisory

Geospatial markets

Space markets

Education

Master's degree (economics / business / engineering)

Job description

NTU International is preparing a proposal for the project “Support to the Africa‑EU Space Partnership Programme – AESPP Boost.”

The programme aims to strengthen cooperation between Africa and the European Union in the space sector, supporting policy dialogue, institutional partnerships, knowledge exchange, innovation, private sector engagement and investment, while contributing to stronger and more sustainable African space ecosystems.

In this context, we are seeking a highly qualified Non-Key Expert – Space Market, Innovation & Investment Expert to support activities related to space and geospatial market development, innovation and entrepreneurship, commercialisation, investment readiness and access to finance within African and European space ecosystems.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

• University degree at Master’s level in economics, business administration, engineering, innovation management, or a related field.
• Excellent command of English.
• Working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese will be considered an asset.

Minimum General Professional Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in market analysis, innovation, entrepreneurship, business development and/or investment advisory in technology sectors.

Minimum Specific Professional Experience:

• At least 4 years of professional experience working on space and geospatial markets, including market studies, innovation instruments, incubation and acceleration, investment readiness, commercialisation and/or access to finance.
• Knowledge of African space markets and investment ecosystems is an asset.