Chief Innovation and Entrepreneurship Officer (CIEO) at HR-Ex Consulting

Posted on Thu 27th Mar, 2025 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

HR-Ex Consulting - Our client, an innovation enabler, incubator, and accelerator dedicated to supporting global innovators, solution developers, and entrepreneurs, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Innovation and Entrepreneurship Officer (CIEO)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a forward-thinking innovation strategy aligned with the organisation’s mission.
  • Identify emerging trends, technologies, and market opportunities to drive disruptive innovation.
  • Establish a pipeline of high-impact research and development (R&D) initiatives.
  • Design and implement world-class incubation and acceleration programs.
  • Foster a robust startup ecosystem by providing mentorship, funding access, and commercialization support.
  • Partner with universities, research institutions, and corporate innovators to translate ideas into viable businesses.
  • Drive the commercialization of research outputs, ensuring impactful innovations reach the market.
  • Establish partnerships with universities, R&D institutions, and industry players to facilitate technology transfer.
  • Develop frameworks for monetizing intellectual property (IP), patents, and proprietary solutions.
  • Support researchers and entrepreneurs in securing grants, licensing deals, and venture funding.
  • Cultivate strategic alliances with corporate partners, government agencies, and global investors.
  • Secure grants, sponsorships, and investments to support the organization’s programs and initiatives.
  • Advocate for policies that promote innovation, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship.
  • Oversee organisation’s venture-building efforts, including early-stage investments and startup studio initiatives.
  • Develop revenue-generating innovation services such as corporate R&D consulting and innovation-as-a-service.
  • Scale investment models that support high-potential startups and research-driven enterprises.

Key Requirements

  • Proven leadership experience in innovation management, research commercialization, or entrepreneurship.
  • Strong background in technology transfer, startup incubation, or venture building.
  • Demonstrated ability to secure funding, grants, and strategic partnerships.
  • Experience working with universities, VCs, angel investors, and corporate innovation teams.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

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