Program Manager - AgriFoodTech Accelerator

BUILDING TOMORROWS FOOD SYSTEM by partnering with Startups Corporations Governments and Investors.

At Eatable Adventures we believe that the power of collaboration is what fuels progress. Our accelerator investment fund and innovation hub bring together startups corporations governments and investors to work towards a common goal of creating a more sustainable AgriFoodTech value chain.

We are fulfilling our mission through:

• 25000 Changemakers: were at the forefront of assembling the worlds leading AgriFoodTech community fostering a network of passionate individuals committed to revolutionizing the food industry.
• 12 Highimpact acceleration programs: our programs are designed to nurture extraordinary founders and their disruptive technologies providing the support needed to bring groundbreaking solutions to life.
• 50 Corporate partnerships: we believe in the power of collaboration. By partnering with forwardthinking corporations were jointly paving the way for the future of the AgriFoodTech industry on a global scale.
• 15 Government programs: our engagement with transformative public initiatives is setting the stage for pioneering futureready food systems that promise sustainability and resilience.
• 30M AgriFoodTech fund: the catalyst for seed Stage and Series A AgriFoodTech startups that are ready to revolutionize the way we nourish ourselves and our planet.

For our office in Montevideo we are currently looking for a Program Manager with prior experience in projects defining strategy or resolving innovation challenges as well as experience in the AgriFoodTech sector and working with startups. In this role you will assist corporate clients in their process of transforming their businesses through disruptive innovation and strategic alliances with global AgriFoodTech startups.

Tasks

• Plan and structure the program content in line with Eatables acceleration methodology.
• Oversee and manage the daytoday activities of the program.
• Develop and maintain relationships with strategic partners investors and mentors.
• Organize events workshops and training sessions for startups.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of participating startups.
• Provide support and advice on business development market strategies and scalability.
• Ensure startups have access to resources such as funding infrastructure and technical expertise.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote the program and its activities.
• Facilitate the creation of synergies between participating startups and other AgriFoodTech sector initiatives.
• Coordinate mentorship and networking activities between startups and industry experts.
• Implement project management practices to ensure the success of scheduled activities.
• Evaluate the results of the acceleration program and implement continuous improvements.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of previous experience in AgriFoodTech innovation working with startups and corporations within the ecosystem management or strategic consultancy with Indepth knowledge of the sector including the value chain market dynamics business models key players etc.
• Leadership skills: you will be leading a high potential team.
• Advanced understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation approaches including business model innovation design thinking lean startup and agile methodologies.
• Eager to make a positive impact on society and the food system.
• Curiosity learning and discovery are natural traits.
• Team player quick learner highly motivated and deadline oriented.
• Outstanding interpersonal verbal and written communication abilities.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Fluent in English (C1) and Spanish (C2) both written and spoken essential for working with international teams and local stakeholders.