duisport – startport GmbH | Germany | 47xxx Duisburg | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 03.07.2026 on stepstone.de
Start-up and innovation manager (m/f/d)
startport is the innovation platform for logistics and supply chain in Duisburg – one of the most important logistics locations in Europe. We bring innovation where it develops its effect in practice. Our partners from industry, logistics, venture capital and research are at the heart of our work. We navigate them from the concrete challenge to the right solution: We analyze needs, identify relevant innovations, accompany their implementation and ensure that existing products, services and new technologies are successfully visible in the market. For a four-year project (CellPort) we are looking for support from a start-up and innovation manager (m/w/d). Background CellPort – Network for Smart Logistics CellPort is an innovation project in the Port of Duisburg that provides technology-oriented start-ups with a realistic test environment for 5G-based products and business models. As part of a Masterclass, the participating start-ups get access to a workspace designed for prototyping, a strong network of business and science as well as real applications in the port and logistics industry. The aim is to promote sustainable innovation and establish Duisburg as a future location for digital logistics. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
• You are responsible for the operational and administrative design of the start-up program • You accompany and support the start-ups along the respective development stage • You address the start-ups, among others, on the topics market/business model validation and networking with project partners and industry • You are responsible for the organization and implementation of the program contents • You coordinate and manage the support network (partners, investors, mentors & experts) • You identify and evaluate technology and innovation topics • You scout and evaluate innovative start-ups to translate new technologies into practice • You build new partnerships with companies and other relevant actors from the start-up and industrial world
• You have a successfully completed university degree in Entrepreneurship, Innovation Management or a comparable degree • You can demonstrate professional experience at work in start-ups or in the innovation management of an industry-related company with • You have a strong entrepreneurial thinking and experience in development, construction and validation, including digital and high-tech business models. • You draw your attention through a safe occurrence, negotiation skills and a self-sponsored and structured way of working • You have the ability to solve pragmatic problems and creativity • You draw from communication strength and team skills • You are safe in handling MS-Office • You have very good knowledge of German and English in word and writing.
• An inspiring working environment in our modern coworking at the inner port of Duisburg with international startups and a motivated team • 30 days holiday • Self-responsible work after appropriate incorporation • Flat hierarchies • Homeoffice opportunities • Flexible working hours via a sliding time model • Internal and external training opportunities • Coffee, water and fruit • Company events • Exclusive employee discounts and support of the German ticket • Support in the reconciliation of work and family by our pme family service • Operational health management e.g. free massages and JobRad leasing
Location
 | duisport – startport GmbH | |
| 47051 Duisburg | ||
| Germany |
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