Space Market, Innovation & Investment Expert

About the role

NTU International is preparing a proposal for the Africa‑EU Space Partnership Programme (AESPP Boost) and seeks a senior expert to support space and geospatial market development, innovation, entrepreneurship, commercialization, and investment readiness across African and European ecosystems.

Key responsibilities

• Support activities related to space and geospatial market development in African and European ecosystems.
• Facilitate innovation, entrepreneurship, commercialization, and investment‑readiness initiatives.
• Conduct market analysis, develop innovation instruments, and assist stakeholders in accessing finance.

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 working on space and geospatial markets, including market studies, incubation/acceleration, and access to finance.
• Excellent command of English; working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is an asset.
• Knowledge of African space markets and investment ecosystems is a plus.