Study of the Italian startup ecosystem and the evolution of Open Innovation approaches - 2026_I[...]

Organisation/Company Politecnico di Milano Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 25 Mar 2026 - 12:00 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description The research aims to develop in-depth analyses of the national entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem, carried out through vertical surveys focused on specific areas of interest and technology sectors. Starting from these mappings, the research will explore the evolution of the ecosystem and seek to identify the most relevant trends. The role of Open Innovation will also be examined as a strategic driver for startup growth, highlighting both development opportunities and current operational challenges.

Specifically, the objectives include:

developing sector‑specific mappings of the startup ecosystem through targeted surveys;

conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses to identify trends and evolving dynamics;

evaluating the impact, benefits, and barriers of Open Innovation in the Italian context.

Oral test aimed at ascertaining candidates’ aptitude and suitability to carry out the research activity covered by the Fellowship, as well as at assessing their knowledge of English and/or other languages relevant to the research activities to be performed (up to 70 points)

Relevance and pertinence of the publications, theses and scientific products attached to the research programme covered by the Fellowship (up to 10 points)

Relevance and pertinence of previous research activities and work experience, if any, in relation to the research activity covered by the Fellowship (up to 15 points)

Relevance and pertinence of their study programme to the research programme covered by the Fellowship (up to 5 points)

EUROPE

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