Raising Starts Programme Coordinator

Pursuant to the Decision on announcing a public call for employment, No. 1825/2026 of 27.10.2026, the company Science Technology Park Belgrade LLC, with its registered office at Veljka Dugoševića 54, hereby announces on 27.10.2026. the following:

PUBLIC CALL

for employment

RAISING STARTS PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

(fixed-term employment – replacement of an employee on maternity leave)

1. About the Raising Starts Programme

Raising Starts is a pre-seed support programme for innovative startup teams and early-stage startups in Serbia. The programme supports promising founders in the earliest stages of development through a combination of mentoring, expert advice, trainings and pre-seed grant financing, helping them validate their ideas, develop their products and business models, and prepare for growth and market entry.

The key objectives of the programme are to:

• support the creation and growth of high-tech, innovation-driven startups;
• provide early-stage teams with the knowledge, skills, resources and networks needed to succeed on domestic and international markets;
• nurture young entrepreneurial talent and promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship;
• strengthen the Serbian innovation ecosystem, contributing to new jobs and increased exports of technology products.
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The Raising Starts programme is supported by Switzerland and implemented by Science Technology Park Belgrade LLC (hereinafter: “STP Belgrade”) within the project “Technopark 3 – Innovate Forward”.

2. Subject of the Public Call and Type of Engagement

STP Belgrade announces a public call for the position of Raising Starts Programme Coordinator within the project “Technopark 3 – Innovate Forward”. The selected candidate will be engaged under the systematised position of Innovation Entrepreneurship Support and Development Advisor at STP Belgrade.

Approximately 80% of the working time is dedicated to the coordination of the Raising Starts programme, while approximately 20% relates to other startup support activities of STP Belgrade.

Type of engagement: full-time employment for a fixed term, until the return of the temporarily absent employee who is on maternity and childcare leave (expected duration: approximately 12 months).

3. Job Description

Raising Starts Programme Coordinator (approx. 80% of working time):

• Coordinating the preparation of supporting documentation for the Raising Starts pre-seed programme (call for applications, application form, selection sheet, contract, etc.);
• Coordinating the selection process and the application of selection criteria for startup teams and early-stage startups;
• Mapping and managing communication with potential and selected lecturers and mentors, and managing the network of mentors and trainers;
• Planning and organising workshops, trainings and events within the programme;
• Operational coordination of programme activities (workshops, mentoring sessions, pitch trainings, demo day);
• Monitoring and coordinating the activities of startup teams and companies during programme implementation;
• Monitoring programme KPIs and analysing the success of programme alumni startups;
• Coordinating communication with startup teams, mentors and programme partners;
• Participating in and coordinating the promotion of the programme and the open call for startups, in cooperation with the communication/marketing team;
• Preparing, maintaining and updating programme and promotional materials;
• Overseeing the implementation of activities, maintaining core project documentation and contributing to programme reporting;
• Collecting feedback from participants and coordinating programme evaluation activities;
• Performing other programme-related activities as requested by the Project Coordinator and the Project Manager.

Other startup support activities of STP Belgrade (approx. 20% of working time):

• Carrying out activities aimed at attracting startup companies to STP Belgrade incubation and acceleration programmes;
• Advising startups and startup teams on business model development and market access;
• Maintaining cooperation with alumni startup companies;
• Connecting and cooperating with research institutions, investors, corporations and other innovation ecosystem actors;
• Supporting the internationalisation of startups;
• Performing other related tasks as instructed by the Director.

4. Reporting Line

For all Raising Starts-related duties, the Raising Starts Programme Coordinator reports to the Project Coordinator and the Project Manager of the project “Technopark 3 – Innovate Forward”. For other startup support activities, the employee reports to the Assistant Director in charge of the Innovation Entrepreneurship Support and Development Service and Director.

5. Required Qualifications and Experience

Candidates who meet the following requirements are eligible to apply:

• Completed master’s academic studies, specialist academic studies or graduate academic studies (university degree) in the social sciences, natural sciences or technical and technological sciences;
• At least three years’ experience in relevant roles (experience in startup incubation or acceleration programmes is considered an asset);
• Experience in designing and managing programmes from the call for applications to the evaluation stage;
• Experience in managing the selection process and defining selection criteria for startup teams and early-stage startups;
• Experience in managing a network of mentors and trainers;
• Experience in monitoring KPIs and reporting, including dashboards and analytics;
• Budget management and donor reporting experience;
• At least one year of experience in team management;
• Experience in the organisation of events (e.g. workshops, training sessions, demo days);
• Excellent knowledge of business correspondence;
• Computer literacy and excellent command of the MS Office suite;
• Active knowledge of English (spoken and written).

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Experience in R&D activities;
• Experience in cooperation with industry, innovation teams or research and development organisations;
• Experience in implementing international projects, programmes or initiatives.

6. Application Procedure and Deadline

Candidates shall submit an application containing:

• a curriculum vitae (CV), stating for each relevant position the employer, period of engagement, position held and main duties;
• a copy of the diploma of completed master’s academic studies, specialist academic studies or graduate academic studies (university degree);
• proof of at least three years of experience in relevant roles, including at least one year in team management (e.g. employment certificate(s), copies of employment or service contracts, or a certificate from the Central Register of Compulsory Social Insurance – CROSO; for experience gained abroad, equivalent documents issued by the employer);
• a written reference from a relevant previous employer;
• proof of knowledge of English, if available (e.g. language certificate, or evidence of study or work in English).

Experience in programme design and management, selection processes, management of mentor and trainer networks, KPI monitoring and reporting, budget management and donor reporting, and event organisation should be described in the CV with specific examples (name of the programme or project, role and period), and may be further confirmed by the written reference. Knowledge of English, computer literacy and knowledge of business correspondence will also be assessed during the selection process.

All documents may be submitted as scanned copies. The selected candidate will be required to submit the originals or certified copies before concluding the employment contract.

Applications shall be submitted electronically.

Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.

7. Selection Process

The selection of candidates is carried out as follows:

• After the application deadline, the received applications are reviewed and checked for compliance with the formal requirements of the public call;
• Based on the submitted documentation, candidates are selected to be invited for an interview;
• Selected candidates take part in an interview and testing and, if necessary, a short presentation, in order to assess their expert, professional and coordination competencies.

8. Notification of Candidates

The selected candidate will be invited in writing to conclude the employment contract. Other candidates will be notified by e-mail of the completion of the process. The results will be published on the STP Belgrade website (www.ntpark.rs).