Innovation Consultant (agrifood/bioeconomy)

Hybrid (Madrid)

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Ready to make European agrifood and bioeconomy innovation blossom right from Madrid? Talento Cientifico is looking for someone curious, innovative, and unafraid of complex challenges-who enjoys variety and never stops learning. If you want to co-create proposals that shine, crafted by a Wageningen-rooted team at Innovarum with a 48% EU-project success rate, you’ll fit right in.

Innovarum’s boutique approach means only the most promising initiatives are chosen, every word polished together with supportive colleagues. No one is rushed; careful reviews and team support make each project stand out. Flexibility is central, and work-life integration is a real priority.

If you already master or aspire to master the art of winning EU proposals in agrifood and bioeconomy, this is your place to grow.

About the Opportunity

Shape proposals for food, agriculture, and the circular bioeconomy-one week it’s plant health, the next it’s green chemistry or biotech, always discovering something new. Enjoy the rhythm: two collaborative days in the Madrid office, three days remote. Innovarum values true flexibility so you can contribute your best, wherever you are.

You’ll take the lead in shaping high-impact proposals that define the future of European innovation funding—so solid grant writing experience is the core of your contribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead writing efforts for flagship EU grants in sustainable agrifood, biotechnologies, and the fast-evolving bioeconomy sector.
• You’ll have authored at least one successful application for a European program.
• Guide projects from idea to delivery-supporting every stage, no matter the complexity, and reviewing proposals together so the results truly shine.
• Connect with experts and innovators in food systems, biotechnology, green chemistry, and beyond.

Who Thrives Here?

• Your curiosity drives you-routine does not.
• You love exploring new disciplines and see complexity as a challenge, not a barrier.
• You learn fast, adapt quickly, and value collaboration and peer review.
• Work-life balance and team support are priorities for you.

Ideal Profile

• Degree in Engineering, Agronomy, Biotechnology, Food Technology, Environmental Sciences, or similar.innovarum-innovation-consultant.doc​
• Proven track record or strong experience in grant writing for agrifood, biotech, or bioeconomy programs (Horizon Europe, CBE JU, Cluster 6, Mission Soil)—senior applicants who’ve led successful proposals will feel especially at home.
• Strong analytical capacity, flexible problem-solving, and C2-level mastery of Spanish and English.
• Happy to work from the Madrid office at least a couple of days a week
• Experience in project management is a plus.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Permanent contract-two days in Madrid office, three days remote; made for balance and real flexibility.
• Work with leaders in food innovation, sustainable agriculture, and all aspects of the bioeconomy.
• Boutique, caring atmosphere: Innovarum selects very few projects, so each receives the attention to shine, supported by team review.
• Continuous learning, genuine collaboration, and projects you’ll be proud to present.
• Whether you’ve already led winning projects or are ready to take that step, you’ll find the right environment to evolve into a reference grant writer.

Important Note

Only EU citizens will be considered for this position, as Innovarum needs to welcome the new team member relatively soon.

Next Steps

See yourself in agrifood and bioeconomy’s next chapter? Apply now, or contact our Recruiting Manager for a conversation.