At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with inventors to identify and evaluate impactful opportunities for innovation.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking university team dedicated to innovation and commercialisation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid work model, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to lead events and engage with diverse academic communities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by translating innovative ideas into successful businesses.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for innovation and entrepreneurship.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Office based-hybrid (3 days minimum in the office)
Employment type: Permanent, Full time
Hours Per Week: 35 hours
The Innovation Factory’s ‘Innovation Discovery Team’ is responsible for proactively engaging with inventors/innovators (academics, staff members and students) to identify, evaluate and describe opportunities that have the potential to generate significant beneficial economic, social, and environmental impact where there is Intellectual Property owned by the University.
A key element of the Innovation Discovery Team’s activity is outreach into the University’s three faculties to maximise engagement with the Innovation Factory and create enthusiasm for translating high-quality innovations into licensable IP and new spinout businesses.
It also organizes and leads events; explains the importance of IP commercialisation; runs seminars explaining the IP commercialisation process and participates at other academic events to highlight the benefits to the university of commercialization activities.
Innovation Discovery Manager (Software) – closes 1st June 2026 in Manchester employer: Innovation Factory Limited
As an employer, the Innovation Factory offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment that fosters creativity and innovation. With a strong focus on employee development, team members are encouraged to engage in continuous learning and professional growth while contributing to impactful projects that benefit society. Located within a vibrant university setting, employees enjoy unique networking opportunities and the chance to be at the forefront of transforming groundbreaking ideas into real-world applications.
Contact Details:
Innovation Factory Limited Recruitment Team
