Space Market, Innovation & Investment Expert

About the role

The Non‑Key Expert will support NTU International’s proposal for the Africa‑EU Space Partnership Programme (AESPP Boost) and drive market development, innovation and investment activities across African and European space ecosystems.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse space and geospatial markets to identify growth opportunities and commercial pathways.
• Design and implement innovation instruments, incubation and acceleration programmes.
• Support entrepreneurs and companies in investment readiness and access to finance.
• Facilitate knowledge exchange and partnership building between African and European stakeholders.
• Contribute to policy dialogue and institutional partnership initiatives.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in economics, business administration, engineering, innovation management or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in market analysis, innovation, entrepreneurship, business development or investment advisory in technology sectors.
• At least 4 years of experience specifically in space or geospatial markets.
• Excellent command of English; working knowledge of French or Portuguese is an asset.

Required skills

• Market analysis and commercialisation.
• Innovation programme design (incubation, acceleration).
• Investment readiness and financing strategies.
• Knowledge of African space markets and investment ecosystems.