We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our innovation sector team to design and run innovation programs. Our clients are startups, corporates, research organizations, and government institutions.

What will you do?

• Develop business and innovation strategies for startups, corporates, or universities;
• Design, lead and organise innovation programs and startup acceleration programs;
• Scout for investable startups with high growth potential;
• Sustain and develop a network of innovation experts, investors, and partners;
• Conduct market research and business analysis of different industries;
• Facilitate open innovation activities that nurture the local innovation ecosystem;
• Develop convincing funding and investment proposals for our clients;
• Design and lead workshops on entrepreneurship, design thinking, idea generation etc.;
• Guide the internal team and manage multiple stakeholders;
• Lead effective discussions and brainstorming sessions;
• Share ideas and experience with colleagues.

• Master’s degree in Economics, Business, Innovation Management, or any other relevant field;
• 3+ years of relevant work experience;
• Excellent knowledge of English language- verbal and written;
• Fluent knowledge of Slovak language;
• You are a self-starter – you can work independently, taking the initiative to advance projects and prioritize tasks in a dynamic work environment;
• You are passionate about innovation, technology, and social impact – we are looking for individuals who are interested in topics like healthcare, sustainability or smart cities;
• You have strong analytical skills – we challenge business models of newly established ventures or lead interesting projects which require good thinkers;
• You have a convincing communication style and public speaking skills – our team members need to formulate their own opinion, backed up with arguments and confidence;
• You thrive in a team, as teamwork is crucial to our success, both on the local and international level;
• Interest and passion for European collaboration in the area of science, technology, and innovation;
• Ability to manage the unknowns and accept every challenge with a bold and “hands-on” attitude.

SlovakProficiency (C2)EnglishUpper intermediate (B2)

• Salary starting from 2,100 EUR gross/ month, depending on experience;
• Employees receive up to two extra salaries as a bonus if the office meets its financial targets;
• Flexible working hours, any overtime hours can be taken out as an extra vacation;
• Modern offices in The Spot co-working space located in the Sky Park Offices;
• Extensive social program, team building activities, including annual company offsite abroad;
• Challenging projects in Slovakia and abroad;
• International learning and development program ;
• Opportunities to work with experienced professionals from across all business sectors;
• Opportunity to shape the future of the innovation and startup ecosystem in the region and work with a diverse team of highly motivated and talented people across CEE.

CIVITTA Slovakia (formerly known as Neulogy) is one of the Central European leaders in providing consulting services covering the entire innovation cycle. The company’s mission is to advise startups, established companies and research institutions to deliver world-class innovations. Since its founding in Bratislava in 2007, the company has been instrumental in building the local and regional innovation ecosystem. Its strategic advisory services cover areas like startup support, R&D commercialization, corporate innovations, creative industries, as well as public policy and institutional strategies. Over the years we have worked with more than 1,000 startups that have raised more than 1,7 billion EUR investment.

CIVITTA Slovakia is a part of CIVITTA Group, a leading independent management originating from the CEE region. Jointly with Estonian founding companies Advisio and Innopolis, CIVITTA group has expanded in a puzzle-like fashion through organic growth, mergers, and acquisitions. Today, our company, headquartered in Tartu, Estonia, employs more than 300 consultants and experts across 22 offices in 15 countries. We aim to bring the right minds together to challenge the boundaries and make meaningful changes for our clients. CIVITTA is a partnership established by a team of professionals with diverse experience in different industries, government organizations and other top tier consulting companies and entrepreneurial initiatives. We also actively work beyond our home markets – a flexible approach and international mindset have allowed successful cooperation with clients in 40+ countries.

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CIVITTA Slovakia

CIVITTA Slovakia (formerly known as Neulogy) is one of the Central European leaders in providing consulting services covering the entire innovation cycle. The company’s mission is to advise startups, established companies and research institutions to deliver world-class innovations. Since its founding in Bratislava in 2007, the company has been instrumental in building the local and regional innovation ecosystem. Its strategic advisory services cover areas like startup support, R&D commercialization, corporate innovations, creative industries, as well as public policy and institutional strategies. Over the years we have worked with more than 1,000 startups that have raised more than 1,7 billion EUR investment.

CIVITTA Slovakia is a part of CIVITTA Group, a leading independent management originating from the CEE region. Jointly with Estonian founding companies Advisio and Innopolis, CIVITTA group has expanded in a puzzle-like fashion through organic growth, mergers, and acquisitions. Today, our company, headquartered in Tartu, Estonia, employs more than 300 consultants and experts across 22 offices in 15 countries. We aim to bring the right minds together to challenge the boundaries and make meaningful changes for our clients. CIVITTA is a partnership established by a team of professionals with diverse experience in different industries, government organizations and other top tier consulting companies and entrepreneurial initiatives. We also actively work beyond our home markets – a flexible approach and international mindset have allowed successful cooperation with clients in 40+ countries.

10-19 employees

Management consultancy activities