Inspiralia is a leading international group specializing in the financing of innovation. Our mission is to support our clients develop and market innovative products and services. We have a proud 75 year plus history and currently have offices in Madrid, Cambridge (UK), Vienna, Gratz, Berlin, Milan, Mexico City and Miami.

We draw talent from across the world: our team comprises 15 nationalities, and we speak 22 languages. The cross fertilization of experiences spurs creativity allowing us to offer our clients unique tailored solutions.

By joining us, you will form part of an entrepreneurial and multicultural team of technical consultants working across a variety of sectors.

Role:

Working at the cutting edge of science and technology, you will be working with leading companies, research centers and world class universities to push the boundaries of what is possible to solve the most difficult and pressing problems in areas such climate change, food and water security, aging population and health care to name just a few.

You will work among a small team of experienced consultants to secure grant funding for our clients. Making use of your prior experience, and with opportunities to learn and grow, you will co-create, assemble and write innovation proposals, including sections on state of the art, IP, business plan, work plan and budget.

This is the perfect role for those looking to bridge the gap between academia and private industry, particularly those interested in disruptive innovation, breakthrough science and technology, financing and business modelling. We are passionate believers in what we do: making the world a better place by winning financing for our clients!

Duties and responsibilities:

Securing grant funding for your clients by writing, and winning, EU innovation proposals.
Finding and securing partners for multinational innovation projects.
Defining key ideas, concepts, and creative solutions with your clients.
Defining business models, exploitation plans and communication strategies with your clients.
Defining work plans, deliverables, budgets and risks assessments.

Education and experience:

Degree in a technical field: Telecommunications Engineering, Physics.
At least 2 years' work experience in a technical or a consultancy role.
Knowledge of the energy sector would be a plus.
An MSc and a PhD and/or an MBA would be a plus.
Peer-reviewed scientific publications would be a plus.

Languages:
English (C1 or above).
Another European language would be a plus.

Essential:

Excellent analytical and communication skills, including technical writing and presentation.
Understanding of the Scientific Method.
Passion for science, technology, and innovation.

Desirable:

Understanding of the European funding landscape, in particular EIC Accelerator EU grants program.
Knowledge of entrepreneurship and innovation methodologies: business model innovation, design thinking, lean startup, agile methodology.

Soft skills:

Imaginative, creative, curious, unafraid to innovate.
Organized and methodical approach to projects.
Commercial mindset and entrepreneur at heart.
Excellent team player.
Customer orientation.
Action-oriented and proactive.
Self-motivated.
Willingness to learn and grow.
Tenacity.

We Can Offer:

Benefits

Competitive salary.
22 days of annual leave.
Health insurance.
Annual Profit Share Scheme.
Flexible benefits scheme to suit you.
1 day a week working from home.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us.

Innovation Consultant-Telecommunications & Physics