Job Title: Head of Venture Incubation & Acceleration
Location: Trinity East, Dublin
Type: Full-time, In person
About the Company IoT Tribe is a global ecosystem builder accelerating the growth and adoption of disruptive, reliable and affordable net‑zero energy technologies. We design and execute equity‑free accelerators, support startups, and facilitate partnerships with leading corporates and government agencies across energy, smart infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, aerospace and defence.
The Role We are seeking an experienced Head of Venture Incubation & Acceleration to lead IoT Tribe’s growth in Ireland, through the delivery of multiple innovation programmes, with a primary focus on a new Dublin‑based corporate incubation programme. This is a dynamic, hands‑on role that combines programme leadership, team coaching and stakeholder management to drive measurable outcomes for our corporate and startup partners.
Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will be responsible for designing and delivering structured incubation journeys that transition employee‑led and external ventures from concept to validation‑ready propositions. Working from Trinity East, you will serve as the main point of contact for programme participants, corporate innovation teams and governance bodies, ensuring seamless delivery and high participant satisfaction. Concurrently, you will lead on pursuing other opportunities to expand our footprint in Ireland.
This role is ideal for a hands‑on innovation practitioner with strong connections with corporates, tech, R&D and investors who thrives in fast‑paced environments, balances strategic thinking with tactical execution and is passionate about supporting entrepreneurial talent to create high‑growth, high‑impact ventures.
Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of IoT Tribe's accelerator programmes, refining programme curricula based on cohort needs, client priorities, and emerging technology trends and managing programme timelines, milestones, and deliverables across multiple concurrent initiatives.
Conduct assessments to identify team strengths, gaps, and development needs, followed by weekly 1-on-1 coaching sessions with venture teams, review progress and adjusting action plans as part of a stage‑gated process.
Guide development of investor‑grade pitch decks and business cases for corporate governance boards and manage handover processes to venture building teams or corporate business units.
Build and maintain relationships with mentors, investors, and ecosystem partners across Ireland and Europe.
Work closely with the DoO to ensure operational excellence across all touchpoints, gathering quantitative and qualitative data to assess programme impact and identify improvement opportunities.
Work with the rest of the Tribe team to identify and pursue business development activities including proposal development and client presentations and represent IoT Tribe at ecosystem events, panels, and networking opportunities.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience Essential 5-10 years' experience in startup acceleration, corporate incubation, or venture building.
Relevant experience of working in technological environments, preferably deeptech, and a demonstrable ability to leverage technology (e.g., automation of workflows, dashboards…).
Network of mentors, investors, and subject matter experts in relevant domains and stakeholder management skills across multiple organisational levels.
Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple concurrent projects.
Track record in consultative business development.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership.
Highly Desired Experience working with large corporates on innovation programmes.
Knowledge of energy, utilities, or climate tech sectors.
Familiarity with Irish and European innovation ecosystems.
Previous involvement in programmes achieving measurable impact (funding raised, partnerships formed, ventures scaled).
Personal Attributes Proactive approach to problem‑solving with focus on efficiency and outcomes.
High attention to detail while maintaining strategic perspective.
Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast‑paced startup environments.
Collaborative mindset with ability to build trust quickly.
Passion for supporting entrepreneurial talent and driving innovation.
Adaptable and resilient with growth mindset.
Terms Salary dependent on qualifications and experience.
If you think your profile fits and would like to apply, please send your CV to talent@iottribe.org
with a cover letter detailing:
1. Two programmes or projects you have led in the last 3 years that demonstrate you have the skills mentioned above, describing your role, the methodologies you used, and measurable outcomes achieved.
2. A specific example of how you coached a team through a critical pivot or decision point, including the challenge faced, your approach, and the result.
3. An explanation of why you want to join IoT Tribe and specifically why the X_Potential programme excites you.
4. Your availability to start.
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