Job Description
Join Innovate 2026 at the forefront of technological evolution. We seek a visionary Futurist Technology Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and pioneer next-generation solutions. Shape how humanity interacts with emerging technologies while driving innovation in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech ecosystems.
Why Innovate 2026? We're not just preparing for the future – we're creating it. Our incubation lab partners with NASA, MIT, and global governments to develop technologies that will define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute technology roadmaps targeting 2026 market readiness
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum-AI hybrid systems
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging tech disruptions
- Collaborate with policy advisors on ethical AI governance frameworks
- Present strategic insights to C-suite and government stakeholders
- Manage $5M+ R&D budgets for experimental technologies
- Drive partnerships with academic and research institutions
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or R&D leadership
- Expertise in quantum computing, AI ethics, or biotech convergence
- Proven track record of launching future-focused products
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Physics, or Futurology
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals on emerging tech
- Security clearance preferred for government collaborations
- Experience with scenario planning and technology forecasting models
- Fluency in Mandarin or Arabic for global stakeholder engagement