Job Opportunity: Innovation Manager – Open Innovation & Dual-Use

Instituto Pedro Nunes (IPN) is looking for a professional to join the Knowledge Valorisation and Innovation Department (VCI) team, working in the area of Innovation Management – Open Innovation & Dual-Use, contributing to the development and implementation of startup acceleration programmes focused on dual-use technologies, while promoting open innovation, technology transfer, and collaboration between companies, R&D laboratories, the Armed Forces, Security Forces and international partners.

 

Operational functions:

• Develop and implement startup acceleration programmes focused on dual-use technologies in an international context;
• Foster collaboration between the business sector, R&D laboratories and other IPN stakeholders, particularly the Armed Forces and Security Forces, promoting the development of joint innovation strategies;
• Support and contribute to IPN Innovation projects, activities, events and services, particularly in the areas of Open Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

 

Profile:

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Economics, Management or a related field;
• Professional Experience: Minimum of 3 to 5 years of proven experience in a military environment, particularly in the management and deployment of technology in military operational contexts.

 

Technical Competencies:

• Experience in the deployment of technology in military operational environments;
• Strong project planning and project management skills;
• Knowledge of open innovation and technology transfer processes;
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written;
• Availability for national and international travel.

 

Transversal competencies:

• Demonstrate analytical skills and critical thinking;
• High sense of responsibility and autonomy;
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to work effectively within a team, collaborating with professionals from different backgrounds and areas of expertise.

 

Applications should be submitted by sending a CV and motivation letter to dianaportugal@ipn.pt by 24 July 2026.

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IPN is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of sex, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.

Unit: Departamento de Valorização do Conhecimento e Inovação (VCI)