EIC is looking for programme managers

The European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) has launched a Call for Expression of Interest to recruit up to six new Programme Managers and to establish a reserve list for future opportunities. The call was launched on 31 July 2025.

Programme Managers at the EIC lead breakthrough initiatives in emerging deep tech domains, collaborating with Europe’s most talented researchers and innovators. Their work supports the development and implementation of high-risk, high-impact projects that aim to deliver transformative solutions for Europe's technological and societal challenges.

The current call is open to top-level experts with strong scientific, technological, and innovation experience in any deep tech field.

Successful candidates will join a dynamic team of EIC Programme Managers, each overseeing portfolios in strategically important fields. Their role includes setting ambitious technology visions, identifying future trends, and supporting the EIC beneficiaries in their innovation journey from research results to innovation impacts through pro-active management.

EISMEA is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

The deadline for applications is 26 September 2025, 12:00 (Brussels time).

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