Programme and Innovation Manager(m/w/x)

## Programme and Innovation Manager ProVeg Incubator ###### Temporary, Full-time ·Germany (Berlin) --- ##### Role Summary The **ProVeg Incubator**is the world’s first accelerator program dedicated to startups in the plant-based, fermentation, and cultivated food space. We support pioneering entrepreneurs as they launch, grow, and scale impactful food-tech companies that are transforming the global food system. As part of**ProVeg International**, our mission is bold: reduce global animal consumption by 50% by 2040. We’re looking for a passionate, strategic, and hands-on Programme and Innovation Manager to help us power this transformation. **About the Role** As **Programme and Innovation Manager (all genders)**, you’ll 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, you’ll 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 food-tech startups globally—at the intersection of sustainability, entrepreneurship, and impact. ##### Job Details **Role:** Permanent, Full-time **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 world-class curriculum, including workshops, expert talks, and networking events. * **Startup Support:** You will work hands-on with leading startups in the food tech space, coaching and supporting them during and after the programme on strategy, fundraising, and go-to-market topics. * **Impact & Knowledge Management:** You will build and manage knowledge-sharing 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 high-potential 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 hands-on experience. * You have 1-2+ 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 fast-paced environments. * You have an entrepreneurial spirit and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. * You have experience coaching or working with early-stage startups. * You are passionate about sustainable food systems and supporting mission-driven 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 mission-driven 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, trust-based working arrangements and home office arrangements * A supportive, open and diverse work environment ##### When? **Application deadline:**15.05.2025 **Start:** Ideally 15.06.2025 or 01.07.2025 ##### 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 self-commitment and association dedicated to promoting a prejudice-free 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 in German and English.