Innovation business developer with engineering background

At i2CAT, we are looking for an Innovation Business Developer with an engineering background to lead our strategy in the Dual‑Use sector. Your mission will be to transform the disruptive potential of advanced digital technologies into strategic solutions that reinforce industrial competitiveness and technological sovereignty. You won’t just identify opportunities;
you will be the architect of R&D&I projects that define the digital future at both national and international levels.

Location: Pier 01, Tech Barcelona, Port of Barcelona.

• Identify and prospect business opportunities within the dual‑use domain, detecting cross‑cutting needs between the civil sector and the security/defence industry.
• Lead the full sales and pre‑sales cycle from initial need detection to the presentation and defense of proposals.
• Define the roadmap for the dual‑use sector, aligning i2CAT’s capabilities with the demands of a constantly evolving tech market.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, acting as the main liaison between corporate industries, tech SMEs, and public organisations.
• Represent i2CAT at innovation and business forums, positioning the centre as a strategic partner in the development of sovereign technologies.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with our research teams to translate cutting‑edge R&D into market‑ready products and services.

• 4‑1 hybrid model: 4 days remotely, 1 day at the office.
• Core hours flexibility: online for syncs between 10:00 and 15:00, design the rest of the day as you wish.
• Early‑Finish Fridays: intensive 6.5‑hour workday.
• Intensive summer schedule: 7‑hour workday from 22 June to 4 September.
• 27 paid vacation days per year;
  at least 12 days duringsummer.
• Career plan for growth and development.

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years in business development, strategic consulting, or innovation management.
• Solid understanding of 5G/6G architectures, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Cybersecurity.
• Advanced level (C1) of English and Spanish.
• Professional fluency in Catalan (not mandatory, no certifications required).
• Spanish nationality and European origin (required for security clearance).

• Dual‑Use Ecosystem knowledge, experience with Ministry of Defence, EDA, or key companies.
• Public Funding expertise with tenders and frameworks such as CDTI, EDF, Horizon Europe.

• Engineering background with a business mindset.
• Critical thinking and proactivity.
• Strategic communication and negotiation skills.
• Adaptability and resilience in dynamic ecosystems.