TechSpace Lead - Hub & Operations (m/f/d)

ZOLLHOF.com

Office

Tech Incubator, Nürnberg

Full Time

At ZOLLHOF, we are all about relentlessly pushing entrepreneurship and innovation and leveling up digital business ideas. As one of Germany's fastest-growing Tech Incubators, we are used to stepping on the gas. But with the ZOHO Factory, we are hitting the turbo: we are pooling the power of the entire Northern Bavarian ecosystem - from universities to established companies, startups, and investors - to give ambitious talents everything they need to turn their ideas into major successes.
Do you want to be right at the forefront and generate real entrepreneurial impact? Then this is the place for you.As the Lead for our TechSpace & Innovation Hub (full-time, start January 2026, Nuremberg/Erlangen), you will take full ownership of building our brand-new TechSpace in Erlangen from the ground up. This is a highly entrepreneurial role that requires a deep blend of technical expertise, project management, and business acumen. Here is an overview of your tasks:

Strategic Build-Up: You hold the overall responsibility for the strategic conception, planning, and initial construction management of the new TechSpace, coordinating all technical and architectural partners.
Infrastructure & Technical setup: You plan, procure, and install the necessary software, hardware and prototyping infrastructure (e.g., Robotics, 3D printing, advanced sensor technology, software prototyping) and ensure its smooth, ongoing operation.
Community & Program Development: You build up a TechSpace Community and conceptualize user-centric offerings (workshops, Prototyping Sprints, events) for our diverse target groups (Startups, Corporates, Talents).
Business Model & Governance: You develop and implement a sustainable business model (partner offerings, startup offerings, etc.) for the space, securing its long-term viability. This includes future budget and personnel responsibility.
Tech Expertise & Sparring: You provide hands-on technical know-how in our core fields (AI, Robotics, Manufacturing) and act as the primary sparring partner for Startups and Corporate innovation teams.
General: We are looking for an Entrepreneur in Tech with a background in Engineering, IT, or similar (a specific university degree is not decisive here). Fluency in English and very good German skills are required to navigate both the technical and the local building/stakeholder environment.
Experiences: You have several years of relevant experience in a technical leadership position (e.g., former CTO of a startup). You have a proven track record in leading complex projects and ideally experience with innovation/maker spaces.
Skills: You possess deep technical understanding in the ZOLLHOF focus areas (AI, Robotics, etc.) and strong project management and coordination skills. Crucially, you can translate a technological vision into a tangible product and a functional business model.
Personality: You bring strong entrepreneurial drive, a visionary mindset, and the will and motivation to build a complex project from scratch. You demonstrate excellent communication skills to mediate effectively between architects, technicians, Startups, and Corporate C-Levels.

At ZOLLHOF, everything revolves around our dynamic ecosystem. We value every individual within it and foster an environment that allows you to be many things:

Be bold & own it: You receive maximum trust, make your own decisions, and take responsibility—guided by our purpose: We drive entrepreneurship to build a desirable future.
Be flexible: We love our Team Tuesday in the office, but your flexible work model, adapted to your personal situation, gives you the necessary freedom.
Be part of a strong innovation ecosystem: Dive daily into our pulsating ecosystem and utilize the endless opportunities to network, exchange ideas, and gain new perspectives.
Be constantly evolving: We invest in mutual and individual development through formats like Strategy Retreats and internal Tech Events.
Be well-equipped & supported: Your setup is top-notch, and you benefit from 30 vacation days plus individually selectable non-cash benefits via the Hrmony Benefit Portal.
Be yourself & ZOLLHOF: Come as you are. Our team is diverse, tolerant, and open. We love collaboration and celebrate ourselves as a team and our successes with regular Team Celebrations.