Skipso is a leading Innovation Management company, supporting multinational corporations and large enterprises in running open innovation programs, startup challenges, accelerators, hackathons, and internal innovation initiatives. We provide customized SaaS solutions to optimize innovation management and create connections between corporations, startups, and innovators.
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for an Open Innovation Analyst to help our clients design and manage both internal and external innovation programs. The candidate will work closely with our Innovation Lead and Innovation Managers executives from leading companies in the Italian market, helping them identify, evaluate, and integrate new technologies, startups, and innovative ideas into their organizations.
Key responsibilities:
* Design and manage Open Innovation programs such as startup challenges, corporate accelerators, intrapreneurship initiatives, and strategic partnerships.
* Support corporate innovation teams in defining and implementing innovation strategies by identifying market trends, emerging technologies, and high-potential startups.
* Scout and evaluate startups and technologies, assessing their business potential and strategic fit for corporate partners.
* Facilitate collaboration between corporations, startups, and key ecosystem players, ensuring alignment between corporate needs and external innovation opportunities.
* Leverage the Skipso platform to monitor, and optimize innovation programs, using data-driven insights to measure impact and drive continuous improvement.
* Organize and lead innovation-related events, including pitch sessions, workshops, hackathons, and networking meetings with startups, investors, and thought leaders.
* Advise clients on best practices in Open Innovation, helping them implement processes and tools to foster a culture of innovation.
* Collaborate with the business development team to identify new opportunities and tailor innovation solutions to meet client needs.
Requirements:
* Strong interest in innovation, consulting, venture building, startup scouting, or strategic consulting.
* Knowledge of Open Innovation methodologies and corporate-startup collaboration models.
* Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills to evaluate technology trends, business models, and startups.
* Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
* Fluent in Italian and English (written and spoken).
What We Offer
* A dynamic and stimulating environment, working with industry-leading companies and innovative startups.
* Continuous learning and growth opportunities in the field of Open Innovation.
* Exposure to international projects across various industries.
* A young, entrepreneurial, and collaborative team.
If you are passionate about innovation and want to help shape the future of businesses through new ideas and technologies, we’d love to hear from you!
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