The ProVeg Incubator is the world’s first accelerator program dedicated to startups in the plant-based, fermentation, and cultivated food space. We support pioneering entrepreneurs as they launch, grow, and scale impactful food-tech companies that are transforming the global food system.

About the Role

As Programme & Portfolio Manager ProVeg Incubator (all genders), you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and delivering an exceptional incubator experience for our startups. From refining the curriculum to coordinating mentors, events, and workshops, you’ll ensure that every founder receives the guidance, support, and connections they need to succeed. This is a unique opportunity to work with some of the most innovative food-tech startups globally - at the intersection of sustainability, entrepreneurship, and impact.

Job Details

Role: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: 40 hrs / week
Location: Berlin or Remote (ideally within Germany, Poland, Netherlands, UK, South Africa or Czechia)
Reports to:  Head of ProVeg Incubator

Responsibilities

• Programme Leadership: You will own and continuously evolve the structure, content, and delivery of the Incubator programme.

• Curriculum Development: You will curate and coordinate a world-class curriculum, including workshops, expert talks, and networking events, with yearly updates based on evolving market dynamics

• Startup Support: You will work hands-on with leading global startups in the alternative protein space, coaching and supporting them during and after the programme on strategy, fundraising, and go-to-market topics.

• Portfolio Management: You will actively manage our existing portfolio companies, tracking their performance, facilitating introductions for follow-on investment opportunities, and ensuring long-term value creation.

• Impact & Knowledge Management: You will build and manage knowledge-sharing systems, KPIs, and programme impact tracking.

• Community Building: You will expand and engage our global alumni, mentor and partner networks.

• Startup Selection: You will contribute to the extensive scouting and selection process of startups in close collaboration with the team.

• Trend Monitoring: You will stay ahead of trends in food innovation and identify high-potential startup teams and programme themes early.

• Budget Management: You will help manage the programme budget along with the Head of the Incubator and ensure effective resource allocation.

• Representation: You will represent the Incubator at industry events and within the broader startup ecosystem where relevant.

Qualifications: 

• You hold a Bachelor`s degree in Business, Economics, Innovation, Food Tech, or Biotechnology - or bring equivalent hands-on experience.

• You have 2+ years of experience in programme or project management, ideally within a startup incubator, accelerator, or entrepreneurship support organisation.

• You have a strong understanding of the startup ecosystem, investments and the food innovation landscape.

• You bring excellent organisational and communication skills and thrive in fast-paced environments.

• You have an entrepreneurial spirit and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

• You have experience coaching or working with early-stage startups.

• You are passionate about sustainable food systems and supporting mission-driven founders.

• You are outgoing and confident and enjoy networking and representing the Incubator and ProVeg with professionalism.

• You are driven by a passion for entrepreneurship and food innovation and want to help startups succeed and build a more sustainable food system.

• You work proactively and think creatively to generate original and relevant ideas to continuously improve the incubation and acceleration programme.

Benefits of working with us: 

• The opportunity to work closely with groundbreaking startups from all over the world that are building the future of our food system 

• Build a strong foundation for a career in one of the most exciting areas of innovation and impact.

• A mission-driven team and work culture that values impact, autonomy, and creativity.

• Strong organisational focus on personal development and designated training budget with plenty of room for initiative, independence and responsibility

• Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home office arrangements

• A supportive, open and diverse work environment

WHEN?

Start date: asap
Application deadline: Open until filled

Recruiting Process:

1. Application Screening

2. Trial task

3. P&C Culture Interview (around 30mins)

4. Team Interview (around 1 hour)