Junior Innovation Manager (m/w/d)

TechQuartier For 10 years,  TechQuartier  has been the place in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, where the right people come together through events, programs, and accelerator initiatives to drive innovative growth. As a key driver of innovation in Frankfurt’s financial center, TechQuartier connects FinTech and GreenTech startup founders with established companies in future-shaping fields such as AI, quantum computing, and finance. TechQuartier has been part of the Federal Digital Hub Initiative (de:hub) since its start in 2017. In 2024, TechQuartier was officially recognized as the FinTech Hub Frankfurt within the de:hub network. TechQuartier is also the organizer and host of the IMPACT FESTIVAL in Frankfurt – Germanys largest B2B event for digital & sustainable transformation. TechQuartier continues to advance the startup ecosystem in the Frankfurt Rhine-Main region and strengthens its role as a central innovation hotspot in Europe.  If you’re interested in taking on responsibility in a dynamic environment, contributing your own ideas, and driving innovation together with us, you’ve come to the right place.    Join our team   as soon as possible . We look forward to receiving your application. Why this role truly makes an impact Our startup programs are a key tool for supporting innovation within our ecosystem. The Growth Alliance, a joint initiative with the Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, is our longest-running program and is dedicated to a sustainable agricultural and food industry. In your role as Junior Innovation  Manager , you will primarily oversee the Growth Alliance and ensure that the programs are as effective as possible for startups and partners through clear project structures and event management skills. What you will drive forward with us You contribute to the planning, execution, and follow-up of our startup programs and events. During the execution of these programs, you ensure everything runs smoothly by managing communication with participants, mentors, and external partners, and overseeing on-site event organization. You proactively contribute your own ideas to further develop and continuously improve our innovation programs. You conduct market and trend analyses and assist in selecting suitable startups for the programs. You create marketing materials to promote the startup programs and market the AgriFood ecosystem. To this end, you will be in regular contact with AgriFood initiatives across Germany. What you bring to the table You have a suitable degree and/or relevant professional experience  that provides you with the technical foundation needed for the role. For this position, we particularly value initial practical experience in project and event management. You excel at organizing and planning, as well as networking with partners, mentors, and startups. You demonstrate a strong willingness to learn, a hands-on mentality, and a solution-oriented…