Business Creation & Business Development Manager - EIT Hub Israel (m/f/d)

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING WITH US
EIT Hub Israel sits at the intersection of the European and Israeli innovation ecosystems, creating real collaborations between startups, corporates, investors, and public stakeholders.
This is a place for people who like to make things happen.
We work in a fast-moving, international environment, where ideas turn into programmes, and programmes turn into partnerships and real impact.
You’ll be part of a small, high-energy team that operates with ownership, trust, and a strong sense of purpose.
We care about quality, execution, and building long-term relationships across Europe and Israel.

ABOUT THE ROLE
This role is at the core of everything we do. You will lead programmes end-to-end, work closely with partners across Europe and Israel, and ensure that everything we run is delivered at a high standard - from content to execution.

In parallel, you will drive business development and ecosystem growth activities, identify new partnership and revenue opportunities, support the Hub’s financial sustainability goals, and strengthen collaboration across the European and Israeli innovation ecosystems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Programme & Project Management 

• Lead and manage programmes end-to-end - from concept to execution 
• Own delivery: partners, participants, agenda, logistics, and timelines 
• Build and manage partnerships with ecosystem players in Israel and Europe 
• Identify opportunities for collaboration and translate them into concrete initiatives 
• Ensure high-quality delivery and continuous improvement
• Provide ad hoc support to strategic initiatives and cross-organisational projects.

Business Development & Ecosystem Growth

• Identify and develop new partnership, funding and business opportunities for EIT Hub Israel. 
• Build and maintain relationships with startups, corporates, investors, public stakeholders and innovation ecosystem players. 
• Support the development of new programmes, services and revenue-generating activities. 
• Contribute to the Hub’s financial sustainability and growth objectives. 

Global Outreach WP Coordination

• Coordinate internally across projects and stakeholders to ensure alignment
• Lead the development and implementation of financial sustainability initiatives across the Global Outreach WP.
• Coordinate collaboration between different players and stakeholders in EIT.
• Structure models and best practices circulation on startups, collaboration with innovation authorities, global scaling and more.
• Develop and facilitate structured knowledge-sharing models and best-practice exchange around startup growth and scaling, including fundraising strategies, go-to-market approaches, international expansion, collaboration with innovation authorities, and cross-ecosystem innovation support.
• Track progress, KPIs, and deliverables across activities.
• Lead cross-functional coordination across programmes, partnerships and strategic initiatives.

ABOUT OUR HUB

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a unique EU initiative, integrates business, education, and research organisations to foster innovation and tackle societal challenges. The EIT is active in several Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) dedicated to driving systemic change in Europe and beyond, focusing on key areas such as climate change, energy, health, food, raw materials, digitalisation, and urban mobility. As part of a global outreach strategy, innovation hubs were established in San Francisco, Israel, and the UK. EIT Hub Israel was launched in 2019 as an innovation hub that aims to create synergies between the European and Israeli innovation ecosystems, actively increase the number of innovative startups, and significantly contribute to the rise of collaborative projects between the EU and Israel.

This role sits at the heart of the Hub’s activity, combining hands-on project management with operational ownership and cross-team coordination. The position involves leading programmes end-to-end, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, and supporting strategic initiatives across the organisation. It is a dynamic role for someone who enjoys both execution and structure, and who can connect people, projects, and processes.

For further information about the consortium and its activities, please visit: eithubisrael.eu

You’re a doer. You take ownership and enjoy turning ideas into execution.
You’re comfortable working across different stakeholders, cultures, and moving parts — and you know how to keep things moving forward.

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, European studies, public policy, law or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in operations, project management, or similar roles 
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects end-to-end 
• Excellent communication skills (English & Hebrew) 
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Tech-forward professional with proficiency in digital platforms and a strong command of AI tools. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships 
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment 
• Understanding of innovation ecosystems and startup environments 

Nice to have:

• Experience working with European ecosystems or programmes 
• Experience in the healthcare / health innovation ecosystem 

• The possibility to join offices in various locations around Europe during business travel.
• Flexible working hours
• Straight forward internal communication, non-hierarchical structure, and freedom to operate with autonomy.
• A large and vibrant network in the healthcare sector, with exposure to high-level and senior representatives from key players and influencers.
• The opportunity to work on critical projects of European interest, contributing to improving the lives of citizens and patients.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS & HOW TO APPLY

• Based in Tel Aviv (office presence required).
• International travel a few times a year.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — early submissions are encouraged
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview
• The consortium is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals