Director – Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center
6 hours ago
Director – Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (IESC)AAU does not recruit through recruitment agencies, and shall never ask for any payments related but not limited to visa, recruitment, travel expenses etc.All the recruitment offers are sent through official HR Email ID (hr@aau.ac.ae), AAU shall bear no responsibility of the offers sent through IDs other than the mentioned Email ID.Director – Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (IESC)Closure Date: Feb 28, 2026 Reference Number: 394 Abu DhabiThe Director of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (IESC) is responsible for leading, managing, and developing the university’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. The role focuses on student entrepreneurship, startup incubation, strategic partnerships, and alignment with national innovation priorities and Sustainable Development Goals .Job Type:Full-TimeQualification:PhD or Master’s degree in Business, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, or related field.,Job Description:Lead the strategic planning, development, and execution of IEC initiatives.Align center activities with institutional strategy and national innovation agendas.Design and deliver entrepreneurship programs, workshops, competitions, and incubation activities.Oversee innovation challenges, startup acceleration programs, and sustainability initiatives.Support the licensing and development of student-led startups.Prepare students for competitions, grants, and external funding opportunities.Build and manage strategic partnerships with government entities, incubators, accelerators, and industry.Represent the university in innovation networks, forums, and national platforms.Lead MoUs and collaborative initiatives with key stakeholders.Promote innovation and entrepreneurship culture across campusesLead outreach activities, media engagements, and awareness campaigns.Prepare semester and annual activity reports.Track KPIs related to innovation, entrepreneurship, and SDGs.Respond to surveys and data requests from regulatory and governmental bodies.Participate in innovation forums, conferences, and benchmarking activities.Stay current with best practices in entrepreneurship education and incubation.Skill Required:1–3 years of Related experience.Strategic leadership and program managementEntrepreneurship and startup ecosystem expertiseStakeholder and partnership managementStrong communication and reporting skillsKnowledge of UAE innovation ecosystem and SDG #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Director, Innovation
5 minutes ago
abu dhabi, United Arab Emirates Al Ain University of Science & Technology Full timeA leading university in the UAE is seeking a Director for its Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center. This role is responsible for leading initiatives focused on student entrepreneurship and startup incubation, managing strategic partnerships, and ensuring alignment with national innovation priorities. Candidates must possess a PhD or Master’s degree in...
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Director, Innovation
6 minutes ago
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Al Ain University of Science & Technology Full timeA leading university in the UAE is seeking a Director for its Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center. This role is responsible for leading initiatives focused on student entrepreneurship and startup incubation, managing strategic partnerships, and ensuring alignment with national innovation priorities. Candidates must possess a PhD or Master’s degree in...
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Director – Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center
2 minutes ago
abu dhabi, United Arab Emirates Al Ain University of Science & Technology Full timeDirector – Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (IESC)AAU does not recruit through recruitment agencies, and shall never ask for any payments related but not limited to visa, recruitment, travel expenses etc.All the recruitment offers are sent through official HR Email ID (hr@aau.ac.ae), AAU shall bear no responsibility of the offers sent through IDs...
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Director – Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center
4 minutes ago
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates AL AIN UNIVERSITY Full timeClosure Date: Feb 28, 2026 Reference Number: 394 Abu DhabiThe Director of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (IESC) is responsible for leading, managing, and developing the university's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. The role focuses on student entrepreneurship, startup incubation, strategic partnerships, and alignment with national...
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Director-Student Counseling Center
1 week ago
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Zayed University Full timeThe Opportunity The Director reports to the Assistant Provost of Student Affairs and provides strategic direction and leadership for the Student Counseling Center, as well as the Health Clinics and Wellness Services, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai campuses. The incumbent manages the daily operations of the Student Counseling centers as well as the Health and...
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Director-Student Counseling Center
2 minutes ago
abu dhabi, United Arab Emirates Zayed University Full timeThe OpportunityThe Director reports to the Assistant Provost of Student Affairs and provides strategic direction and leadership for the Student Counseling Center, as well as the Health Clinics and Wellness Services, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai campuses.The incumbent manages the daily operations of the Student Counseling centers as well as the Health and Wellness...
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Pr & Comms Associate
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Plug and Play Tech Center Full time**WHO WE ARE**: Plug and Play Tech Center is the largest global technology startup accelerator, one of the most active and successful venture capitalist in the world. With different industry-specific accelerator programs ran annually, we matchmake and enable meaningful collaborations between some of the best startups and over 500+ of the largest and most...
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Account Director – Future Industries
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abu dhabi, United Arab Emirates ?Account Director – Future Industries (Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Dubai) ? Full timeOverview💼 Account Director – Future Industries (Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Dubai)Arabic & English rolesFour is seeking experienced and driven account directors to join our Saudi and UAE teams and lead integrated communications campaigns within our future industries sector. This includes working with clients in future transport (e.g. aerospace, logistics,...
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Director of Innovation and Research Support
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Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates SUNDUS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY & STUDIES BUREAUL.L.C Full timeGeneral ObjectiveTo develop policies, standards, and frameworks, and implement grant and research funding programs in higher education institutions and academic research institutions in accordance with the priorities of the National Science, Technology, Research, and Innovation Plan.Key ResponsibilitiesManage the organizational units under the department,...
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Center Manager
1 week ago
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates NYU Abu Dhabi Full timePosition Summary: **UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply** New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to appoint a Center Manager for the new Center for Translational Medical Devices (CENTMED), reporting to the Center Directors. The Center Manager will manage the operations of the Research Center and provide high-level administrative management and...
