Real climate action requires more than good intentions. It requires connection, innovation, and unstoppable momentum.
As an Innovation Project & Partnership Specialist at Hydrogen Valley DK (CEMTEC), you will be a catalyst for decarbonizing Europe's energy systems. You won't just manage projects; you will connect the right minds, secure crucial funding, and help build the resilient, sustainable infrastructure our future depends on.
Hydrogen Valley DK (CEMTEC) is a non-profit knowledge broker and project enabler for resilient, decentralised energy systems, located in Hobro, North Jutland, with focus on EU-funded research and innovation. Cemtec Fonden identifies societal and industrial challenges and matches them with innovation, partners, and funding.
THE ROLE
Cemtec Fonden is looking for an Innovation Project & Partnership Specialist to strengthen Cemtec Fonden's work with Danish and European innovation projects, including Horizon Europe, LIFE, EUDP, and Interreg. In this role, you will help identify new opportunities, create partnerships, and contribute to the development of collaborative innovation projects. Working closely with colleagues, companies, municipalities, universities, and international partners, you will connect societal and industrial challenges with the right people, ideas, and funding.
You'll play a key role in building and maintaining the partnerships that underpin Cemtec Fonden's projects while helping ensure that project activities continue to move forward. Moreover, you’ll enjoy a high degree of independence, with the freedom to take initiative, develop your own network, and help shape future collaborations.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Coordinate and follow up on CEMTEC's participation in EU and national projects
Identify, scout, and build relationships with potential partners for current and future projects
Represent Hydrogen Valley DK at meetings, conferences, and partner events
Support stakeholder engagement and co-creation ahead of project deployment
Help track funding calls and support proposal development (Horizon Europe, LIFE, EUDP, Interreg and others)
Contribute a problem-first perspective: connecting societal and industrial challenges to the right innovation and the right people
WHO YOU ARE
Extroverted and energized by building relationships and networks
Curious and proactive, with an eye for identifying new opportunities for collaboration
Self-driven and comfortable working independently, without close supervision
Motivated by climate impact and the green transition, and able to turn that into concrete project work
Structured enough to keep project commitments, deadlines, and follow-ups on track
Comfortable operating across sectors: research institutions, industry, municipalities, and EU-level bodies
QUALIFICATIONS
Relevant background in engineering, environmental science, business, or a related field
Fluent English, required for EU project work; Danish is a strong plus
Experience with or strong interest in energy systems, sustainability, and innovation project work
Experience working with multiple stakeholders and collaborative projects is an advantage.
PRACTICALITIES
Based in Hobro, North Jutland; physical presence required, with flexibility to work from home some days
Full-time position.
Valid driving license and willingness to travel occasionally (domestic and EU)
To apply, send your CV and a short motivation to ansoegning@hydrogenvalley.dk by Aug 30th, 2026. Cemtec Fonden reviews applications on a rolling basis.
Drivers license:
B Almindelig bil
Own car
You should be willing to use your car at work
