We are looking for people who want to shape the future with us—as part of SPRIND, which may be officially known as the Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovations, but thinks like a startup.

Our goal is to support groundbreaking ideas that tangibly and sustainably improve our lives. To this end, we bring together innovative thinkers from science, business, and society—people with outstanding ideas, exceptional expertise, and genuine passion.

With a passion for tackling new challenges and helping to create the future, we seek solutions to the economic, environmental, and social challenges of our time. For us, the future is not a given, but rather what we make of it.

Our mission for the future:

• 360° Analysis – Taking responsibility for analyzing incoming project ideas, from researching disruption potential and analyzing the Theory of Change to examining technologies, solution approaches, and market barriers
• Matchmaker for Disruptors – Serving as a link between research, founders, and investors, as well as a bridge-builder between science, startups, politics, and society
• Challenge Crafter – Co-designing and providing operational support for our SPRIND Challenges – from the initial idea through content and methodological design to implementation and further development in close collaboration with the Challenge Team. You structure topic areas, help design calls for proposals, and support participant teams throughout the process to unleash maximum innovative potential.
• Impact Architect – Preparation of decision-making documents, aggregation and processing of extensive scientific data into narratives for ministries, policymakers, and society, among others
• Knowledge Turbine – Supporting innovation managers, documenting trends, scouting projects and ideas domestically and internationally, and building an innovation database.

Your profile:

• A completed degree (Master’s, PhD) or comparable expertise, e.g., in business administration, politics, social sciences, or natural sciences
• A strong affinity for technology and entrepreneurship
• Initial professional experience in (tech) startups, consulting, politics, or impact investing
• Personal interest in social and political developments
• Quick comprehension, analytical thinking, and a good sense of how to present content in a simple, clear, and visual way
• Strong teamwork skills and a networked mindset as a catalyst for constructive collaboration, as well as a strong focus on results
• Excellent knowledge of German and English.

The World at SPRIND:

• A mission with economic, social, and environmental returns – make a direct contribution to innovations that disrupt markets, and see firsthand how your analyses lead to real change
• A unique ecosystem – access to exclusive events, political decision-makers, and global networks
• The appeal of innovation – work in flexible structures and an open feedback culture
• Network reach – networking at startup conferences, demo days, and similar events
• Work-Life 2.0 – Remote work, modern office spaces, opportunities to grow through projects and tasks, discounted JobTicket or leisure benefits
• Salary – Competitive compensation based on the public sector collective bargaining agreement (TVöD Bund EG 13)

We’re looking for innovative minds who have a vision of how radical ideas can improve the world—people who don’t follow traditional career paths in academia or industry, but instead act as interface revolutionaries, blending science, entrepreneurship, and society.

To ensure that all applicants have a fair and equal opportunity, we use a TestGorilla assessment in the first stage of the selection process. This is how we aim to minimize unconscious bias in our hiring process.

In the next step of our application process, we will invite you to take an online test via the TestGorilla platform (https://www.testgorilla.com). The invitation link will be sent to you within the next three business days. You will then have seven days to take the online test. If you have not received the link, please contact jobs@sprind.org.

We look forward to receiving your detailed application* via our application form by May 24, 2026, and kindly ask that you refrain from including a photo of yourself in your documents.

*Application including a CV focusing on your first supervised research projects and your motivation for the world of innovation