• Application Deadline:
• Position: Chief Innovation and Entrepreneurship Officer (CIEO)



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a forward-thinking innovation strategy aligned with the organisation’s mission.


• Identify emerging trends, technologies, and market opportunities to drive disruptive innovation.


• Establish a pipeline of high-impact research and development (R&D) initiatives.


• Design and implement world-class incubation and acceleration programs.


• Foster a robust startup ecosystem by providing mentorship, funding access, and commercialization support.


• Partner with universities, research institutions, and corporate innovators to translate ideas into viable businesses.


• Drive the commercialization of research outputs, ensuring impactful innovations reach the market.


• Establish partnerships with universities, R&D institutions, and industry players to facilitate technology transfer.


• Develop frameworks for monetizing intellectual property (IP), patents, and proprietary solutions.


• Support researchers and entrepreneurs in securing grants, licensing deals, and venture funding.


• Cultivate strategic alliances with corporate partners, government agencies, and global investors.


• Secure grants, sponsorships, and investments to support the organization’s programs and initiatives.


• Advocate for policies that promote innovation, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship.


• Oversee organisation’s venture-building efforts, including early-stage investments and startup studio initiatives.


• Develop revenue-generating innovation services such as corporate R&D consulting and innovation-as-a-service.


• Scale investment models that support high-potential startups and research-driven enterprises.

Key Requirements

• Proven leadership experience in innovation management, research commercialization, or entrepreneurship.


• Strong background in technology transfer, startup incubation, or venture building.


• Demonstrated ability to secure funding, grants, and strategic partnerships.


• Experience working with universities, VCs, angel investors, and corporate innovation teams.


• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.