Job Description
Join Innovate 2026 Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our next-generation technology roadmap. As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll bridge cutting-edge research with market-ready solutions in quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech. This role offers unparalleled influence in shaping humanity's technological trajectory while working alongside Nobel laureates and industry pioneers.
Why Innovate 2026? Our incubator has launched 12 unicorn startups in emerging tech sectors. Enjoy unlimited R&D budget, flexible hybrid work, and equity participation in our moonshot projects. Your work will directly impact Fortune 500 partners including Tesla, Google, and NASA.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-10 year technology roadmaps for quantum computing and AI convergence
- Lead cross-disciplinary research teams in prototyping next-gen human-AI interfaces
- Adv Fortune 500 clients on emerging tech adoption strategies
- Author white papers on sustainable blockchain and climate-resilient infrastructure
- Curate annual 'Future Horizons' summit featuring global thought leaders
- Manage $5M+ innovation portfolio with measurable ROI targets
- Spin out commercial ventures from university research partnerships
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science/Physics or equivalent practical experience in emerging tech
- 5+ years in strategic innovation at Fortune 500 or unicorn startup
- Published research in Nature/Science on quantum/AI applications
- Track record of launching $50M+ commercial tech ventures
- Expertise in futures forecasting methodologies (e.g., Delphi, horizon scanning)
- Fluency in Python/quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Security clearance for government collaboration projects