Roles and tasks of the Incubation Manager
The Incubation Manager is responsible for the management and development of the start-ups and innovative projects he or she supports. They play a key role in their creation and development, and ensure their integrity and quality. The main tasks of an Incubation Manager are as follows:
- Identify start-ups to be incubated and assess their potential.
- Assist start-ups in their development and maturation, providing them with technical and financial support.
- Developing and implementing support and training programmes tailored to the needs of start-ups.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with investors and partners.
- Helping start-ups get to market by providing advice and tools to help them succeed.
- Encouraging exchange and collaboration between start-ups, partners and investors.
- Promote start-ups and encourage their growth.
- Participating in events and conferences to promote and support the development of start-ups.
- Create and maintain networks of entrepreneurs and mentors to help startups grow.
- Managing, coordinating and supervising the ever-growing activities of startups and projects.
The role and tasks of an Incubation Manager are many and varied. This is a very important position, which can be a great source of inspiration and motivation for all entrepreneurs and innovators.
Incubation Managers' salaries and career development
Incubation manager salaries vary according to experience and responsibility. The gross annual income for an Incubation Manager is as follows:
- 0 to 2 years: between €30,000 and €40,000 per annum
- 2 to 5 years: between €40,000 and €50,000 per annum
- 5 to 10 years: between €50,000 and €70,000 per annum
- 10 to 15 years: between €70,000 and €90,000 per annum
- More than 15 years: between 90,000 and 120,000 euros per year
An incubation manager can opt for a varied career. Here are just a few possible career paths:
- Innovation project manager
- Corporate relations manager
- Innovation Director
- Programme manager
- Marketing and communications director
