Strategic Funding & Innovation Associate

Research and identify new innovation grant opportunities at a global level. Prepare, submit, and manage applications for global innovation grants, including technical, scientific, and financial components. Coordinate cross-functional meetings to identify and define innovation projects eligible for funding. Liaise with promoting entities, project partners, and funding bodies to ensure alignment and compliance throughout the grant lifecycle. Requires 3+ years of experience in strategy consulting or hands-on work with innovation grant programs, strong proficiency in spoken and written English, and strong organizational and project management skills. Experience in preparing, submitting, and managing AI-focused R&D projects is a plus.