Lead Transfer Manager – Cybersecurity, Innovation & Startups | Lead Transfer Manager*in (m/w/d) – Cybersicherheit, Innovation & Startups

Job Summary

As the Lead Transfer Manager at the Horst Görtz Institute for IT Security (HGI), you will spearhead the bridge between cutting-edge research and the commercial startup ecosystem. You will provide lateral leadership to the transfer team, coordinating strategic initiatives for the CUBE 5 incubator and the 6GEMCubator. Your day-to-day involves networking with venture capitalists, business angels, and industrial partners to turn visionary deep-tech ideas into market-ready companies. You will design inspiring events for founders, manage outreach programs to scout IT security talent, and drive fundraising and alumni relations. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives in the energy of a startup ecosystem and enjoys translating complex technical innovation into entrepreneurial success. Based in Bochum, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape one of Europe's leading cybersecurity hubs and foster the next generation of digital security pioneers.