Jobs at Plug and Play Tech Center

Manage complex client-facing projects from initiation through completion, tracking KPIs, milestones, risks, and deliverables. Build stakeholder relationships, coordinate events and resources, resolve client issues, and identify business development, licensing, investment, and startup opportunities. Source and screen startups, prepare project documentation and market reports, advise clients on industry trends, and support commercial activities. The role focuses on video games, gamification, digital assets, web3, and related areas.

Execute Plug and Play's innovation programs: scout and evaluate startups, perform market and trend analysis, support regional investments and due diligence, manage client matchmaking and event logistics, and mentor junior team members to drive measurable outcomes.

Supports community events, startup ecosystem engagement, corporate partnership development, and venture research in San Jose. Responsibilities include coordinating events, managing stakeholder relationships, researching companies and market opportunities, assisting with outreach and presentations, maintaining business development records, sourcing startups, and tracking ecosystem activity. The role requires strong organization, communication, adaptability, and proactive execution across multiple priorities.

Leads corporate partner sales, account growth, retention, and executive relationships while managing a portfolio of innovation partnerships. Sources and evaluates early-stage startups, supports investment recommendations, mentors founders, manages a team, and oversees strategic roadmaps, operational milestones, and investor events. The role requires executive-level sales, contract negotiation, due diligence, portfolio strategy, consulting, and cross-functional leadership experience.

Coordinates communications and small- to medium-scale events across Plug and Play’s Italian offices. Responsibilities include managing newsletters and social content, creating branded materials, coordinating PR and media relationships, updating websites and landing pages, supporting co-marketing initiatives, and managing event logistics, vendors, speakers, registration, outreach, and on-site execution. The role also builds relationships across the local innovation ecosystem and supports community events.

Define and execute partner success strategy, improve the partner lifecycle, establish performance metrics, automate dashboards, and lead a global partner success team. Drive cross-functional alignment, team development, business development, and proposal and RFP creation for Korean government and corporate innovation programs.

Supports content creation, digital marketing, SEO, social media, marketing operations, events, and growth initiatives. Responsibilities include writing and editing blogs and reports, creating visual and video assets, updating websites, analyzing performance, conducting market research, managing social channels, supporting marketing automation, and assisting regional teams and events.

Executes accelerator and incubation programs, coordinates workshops and mentor activities, manages founder relationships, scouts and evaluates startups, facilitates corporate introductions, and delivers pitch days and ecosystem events. The role owns client-facing projects, maintains CRM accuracy, supports investment pipelines, and builds relationships across founders, mentors, corporate partners, and alumni.

Supports venture investment and energy-focused accelerator programs by sourcing startups, networking with founders and ecosystem partners, facilitating startup-corporate meetings, curating company lists, preparing energy and new materials trend reports, and assisting with investment diligence, recommendations, market mapping, and portfolio development.

Manage strategic relationships with corporate partners, drive adoption, renewals, and revenue opportunities, and connect partners with startups and innovation resources. Advise on innovation strategy, pilot projects, workshops, and emerging technologies. Support issue resolution, reporting, and ecosystem development while helping build Plug and Play’s new Linz office through relationships with universities, investors, corporations, and public institutions.

Source and evaluate pre-seed through Series A startups in Physical and Industrial AI, support investment deals, conduct market and technology research, and advise corporate partners on emerging solutions. Build relationships with founders, investors, universities, and regional institutions; mentor startups; support events; and help establish Plug and Play’s new Linz office and venture ecosystem.

Manages Seattle accelerator programs for Enterprise AI and Healthcare startups, coordinating stakeholders, startup relationships, mentors, investors, events, workshops, budgets, travel, marketing materials, newsletters, and community engagement. Leads program execution from intake through evaluation, prepares startup reports, supports corporate business development and deal flow, and strengthens Plug and Play’s local technology ecosystem.

Run Plug and Play’s Physical and Industrial AI program in Linz by managing startup relationships, mentors, corporate partners, events, workshops, communications, and ecosystem development. Coordinate event logistics, newsletters, marketing materials, stakeholder engagement, reporting, and startup evaluations. As an early Linz hire, help establish the office, build regional partnerships, and support innovation activities across Austria.

Supports talent acquisition through candidate sourcing, initial screening, interview scheduling, job posting, candidate communication, and hiring manager coordination. Assists with maintaining job descriptions, confidential HR data, recruiting events, and HR special projects involving employee development and internal communications. Requires strong organization, discretion, collaboration, attention to detail, and interest in Human Resources or People Operations.

Manage small to medium-sized events from concept through completion, including budgets, vendors, logistics, production schedules, exhibitors, speakers, startup meetings, and communications with government and defense stakeholders. Build local communities of startups, investors, and innovation leaders while coordinating programming and ensuring polished, brand-aligned event execution.

Supports corporate innovation customers, accelerator programs, and early-stage investments within the Brand & Retail vertical. Responsibilities include sourcing and evaluating startups, preparing investment proposals, managing corporate and ecosystem stakeholders, organizing accelerator programs, hosting dealflow sessions, building VC and startup relationships, and supporting customer growth initiatives.

Develop and execute open innovation strategies for corporate and government clients. Lead workshops, design sprints, and stakeholder engagement; analyze emerging technologies and market trends; translate research into actionable recommendations; support proposals and business development; and help move startup solutions from sourcing through deployment. The role requires executive communication, cross-functional collaboration, entrepreneurial initiative, and frequent international travel.

Sources and evaluates early-stage aerospace and defense startups for investments, accelerator programs, and corporate partnerships. Conducts market, technology, competitive, and financial analysis; supports investment deal teams; mentors startups; builds investor and industry networks; evaluates pilot opportunities; and assists with accelerator events, corporate deal-flow sessions, and program management.

Drive sales and business development for Plug and Play’s Health & Life Sciences platform. Identify, research, engage, and secure corporate partners; develop proposals and presentations; close membership contracts; maintain partner relationships; represent the organization at industry events; monitor healthcare and life sciences trends; and provide accurate CRM pipeline reporting and forecasts.

Develop corporate partnerships by identifying and qualifying leads through email, phone, and LinkedIn outreach. Manage growth pipelines, support contract negotiations and closing, maintain sales materials, and research new markets. The role also supports client retention through event logistics, executive deal-flow sessions, customer collaboration, and client debriefs.