Business Development & Innovation Officer Ris
Pubblicato il 23-08-2026 - EIT Manufacturing in Milano
**About EIT Manufacturing**:
**Business Development & Innovation Officer RIS (Regional Innovation Scheme) - EIT Manufacturing South**
- Full-time position at the EIT Manufacturing South_ **About the position**:
The Business Development and Innovation Officer RIS (Regional Innovation Scheme) at EIT Manufacturing IC South will be part of our international Inno2Market (Innovation-to-Market) team. He/she will support the IC South in facilitating and driving regional EIT Manufacturing Innovation to achieve their commercial success. He/she will develop and support the implementation of EIT Manufacturing’s Inno2Market Strategy and broaden the reach of the local ecosystem. The Business Development and Innovation Officer will also support the monitoring and advising of the EIT Manufacturing Projects portfolio. The position reports to the Senior Manager - Business Development and Innovation at IC South. **Missions and key Accountabilities**: - Scouting and engagement of potential partners in the relevant regions, in coordination with the KAM (Key Account Manager), supporting the expansion of the EIT Manufacturing ecosystem within the RIS countries
- Engage and build relationships with regional innovation ecosystems and stakeholders (e.g. research institutions, regional and national authorities, incubators/accelerators)
- Attract stakeholders from RIS Countries including, but not limited to, regional / national authorities,
- Scout, identify and engage high-potential startups and technology providers, supporting the scale-up of their activities within the European manufacturing ecosystem
- Support bridging activities and commercial opportunities between technology providers (e.g. startups, scaleups, innovation projects) and potential customers within the manufacturing ecosystem
- Promote and deliver commercial services to startups (e.g. access-to-market, access-to-finance, coaching and mentoring), SMEs and corporates (e.g. support for transformation, open innovation services)
- Support the deployment of services, testing and development of new ones customized to the identified needs of the regional customers and/or stakeholders
- Support the portfolio of EIT Manufacturing RIS projects, facilitating their execution, development and commercial success
- Take an active role in facilitating networking and community building on the IC South perimeter, with a specific focus on RIS countries **Qualifications and experience**: - Master’s Degree, or equivalent, in Engineering Science or STEM disciplines and/or disciplines related to Entrepreneurship, Business management, Innovation
- University or professional education related to the manufacturing sector is a plus
- Knowledge of the main European funding programmes - e.g. Horizon Europe
- Good command of IT tools (MS Office, CRM,
Web collaboration tools)
- Fluent in English and Italian. Proficiency in additional European languages is a plus
- Demonstrated working experience in R&D; and/or Innovation project management
- Relevant industrial experience, ideally in the manufacturing sector
- Developing business for startups and established companies
- Building long-term relationships with a diversity of stakeholders
- Experience in EU and/or national funded R&D;/Innovation projects is considered as a plus
- Provenance from an IC South RIS country (e.g. Italy, Malta, Bosnia & Herzegovina) is a plus **Skills**: - Have a strong sense of ownership with a proven record of delivering results
- Respect timelines and deadlines
- Enjoy working in multinational teams
- Show proactiveness and a can-do attitude
- Willing and eager to learn **We offer**: - A full-time, unlimited duration employment contract under Italy labour law.
- Flexible hybrid working environment
- Diverse team with colleagues from all over the world
- Strong network across manufacturing, academia, and startups in Europe.
- Opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.
- Meaningful work with a focus on sustainable innovation. **Location**:
The main role location will be at EIT Manufacturing South, in Bari (Italy), with the possibility of travelling for meetings or events taking place in Italy (e.g. Milano) and across Europe. **Equal opportunities**:
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**Closing date is 15**th** December 2024