In this role you will shape and execute open innovation strategies for corporate and public-sector partners, leading cross-functional workshops and roadmaps. You will translate research into actionable plans and drive adoption of solutions at scale, working across global clients from Valencia with frequent travel. You’ll collaborate with startups and external partners to ensure measurable impact and real-world outcomes.dynamic, general open innovation environmentflat hierarchies and short decision pathsdevelopment path and growth opportunitiescollaborative cultureopportunity for travel and international engagementsDevelop and implement open innovation strategies tailored to corporate and government objectivesOptimize innovation processes by integrating best practices in corporate innovation, venture clienting, venture building, and open innovationDesign and lead workshops to drive ideation, strategy formation, and roadmaps; collaborate with executives, startups,



and partners to ensure execution and impactAnalyze trends and disruptive technologies to inform strategies; translate research into actionable recommendationsIdentify opportunities to expand initiatives and contribute to proposal writing and business developmentSupport cross-time-zone collaboration and knowledge sharing within a fast-moving team3+ years in open innovation, innovation consulting, corporate innovation, product development, digital transformation or related fieldHands-on facilitation of ideation sessions, design sprints, or co-creation workshops with senior stakeholdersProficiency in Design Thinking, Lean Startup, and Agile methodologies in real projectsAbility to translate research insights into actionable strategiesExcellent communication and storytelling skills for executive audiencesEntrepreneurial, proactive, and results-driven team playerFluency in English and willingness to travel globallyExperience with startups as solution providers (scouting, assessment, venture clienting) a plusPublic sector/government innovation experience and AI tool usage for research a plusAdditional languages such as Spanish, German, French, or Arabic a plusUniversity degree; Master’s level preferred as an advantagestrong communication and storytellingteam-oriented and collaborative mindsetentrepreneurial and proactive attitudeDesign ThinkingLean Startup
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📌 Open Innovation Associate - Plug And Play (Valencia)
🏢 Plug And Play
📍 Valencia