The ProVeg Incubator is the world’s first accelerator program dedicated to startups in the plant-based, fermentation, and cultivated food space. We support pioneering entrepreneurs as they launch, grow, and scale impactful food-tech companies that are transforming the global food system.As part of ProVeg International, our mission is bold: reduce global animal consumption by 50% by 2040. We’re looking for a passionate, strategic, and hands-on Programme and Innovation Manager to help us power this transformation.
About the Role
As Programme and Innovation Manager (all genders), you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and delivering an exceptional incubator experience for our startups. From refining the curriculum to coordinating mentors, events, and workshops, you’ll ensure that every founder receives the guidance, support, and connections they need to succeed. This is a unique opportunity to work with some of the most innovative food-tech startups globally—at the intersection of sustainability, entrepreneurship, and impact.
Job Details
Role:Â Permanent, Full-time
Hours:Â 40 / week
Location:Â Berlin or Remote (ideally within Germany, Poland, Netherlands, UK, South Africa or Czechia)
Reports to: Head of ProVeg Incubator
Benefits of working with us
- The opportunity to work closely with groundbreaking startups from all over the world that are building the future of our food system
- Build a strong foundation for a career in one of the most exciting areas of innovation and impact.
- A mission-driven team and work culture that values impact, autonomy, and creativity.
- Strong organisational focus on personal development and designated training budget with plenty of room for initiative, independence and responsibility
- Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home office arrangements
- A supportive, open and diverse work environment
When?
Application deadline:Â 15.05.2025
Start:Â Ideally 15.06.2025 or 01.07.2025
Further information
Please apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are motivated to join us and describe how you can bring in your experience to this role. Even if you do not meet all the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. Our tasks are diverse, and we are flexible in how we distribute them. We are happy to support your growth and development.
We also encourage all applicants to apply without a photo or disclosing their date or place of birth.
If you are living with a disability, health condition and/or neurodiversity, please feel free to let us know how we can adjust and support your application process. For example, we can offer alternative tools, different interview formats, or additional time for tasks.
Important:Â Please make sure to use your own words and ideas in the cover letter. The goal is for us to know you better in order to assess if this role and your motivation are a good fit. Letters written with AI will be disregarded.
For any questions about the role or application process, feel free to contact [email protected]. (Please note: Applications sent directly to this email address will not be considered. Kindly follow our official application process.)
Further process:Â
- Initial screening of applications
- Video call with People & Culture (approx. 30–40 minutes)
- Online trial task (max. 2 hours)
- Second online interview with the team (approx. 1hr)
ProVeg International is a food awareness organisation working to transform the global food system by replacing 50% of animal products globally with plant-based and cultivated foods by 2040.
ProVeg engages with all relevant stakeholders to create a food system where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet.
ProVeg has received the United Nations’ Momentum for Change Award and works closely with key UN food and environment agencies.
ProVeg creates global impact, with offices in 14 countries across five continents and more than 220 employees.
Diversity Statement
ProVeg is committed to equal opportunity in employment for all, regardless of ethnic origin, religion, skin color, gender, age, national origin or ancestry, refugee background, genetic information, disability, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, HIV status, gender identity, or gender expression. People of Color, women, people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA+ communities, older adults, neurodivergent people, refugees, and people living with HIV are explicitly encouraged to apply.
In 2020, ProVeg signed the Diversity Charter, a self-commitment and association dedicated to promoting a prejudice-free work environment.
In 2022, ProVeg achieved a score of 88.1% on the PRIDE Index, the LGBTIQ+ Diversity Performance Index, which is over 20 percentage points higher than the overall average of 67.9%.
Data Protection Information for Applicants :More information about the processing of your personal data during your application at ProVeg e.V. can be found here inÂ
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