Arbetsbeskrivning

Role: Innovation Consultant

Seniority Level: Senior

Location: Malmö, Sweden

Remote Work: 0% (Onsite)

Application Deadline: 25 June 2025

Workload: Part-time, approx. 200 hours

Languages Required: Swedish (Proficient)

Objectives & Responsibilities

• Map and inventory third places (shared/communal spaces) in the Malmö Generate District.
• Investigate accessibility structures to third places and identify “keys” for activation and shared use.
• Propose principles for use of third spaces and lab environments.
• Recommend facilities and environment concepts for prototyping a shared lab in the area.
• Identify and validate stakeholders and organizations interested in joining the lab.
• Develop a proposal for:
• Lab content and physical setup
• Participant organizations
• Business model and organizational model
• Run and evaluate 2–3 prototype activities in the lab environment.
• Deliver results in a reusable and scalable format, ready for stakeholder presentation and broader communication.

Expected Deliverables

• A detailed inventory of third places in the area
• Clear interest from local stakeholders regarding lab participation
• A concrete proposal for a physical lab including:
• Setup, purpose, access model
• Involved organizations
• Business and governance model
• A tested prototype with documented activities and results

Must-Have Qualifications

• Experience in placemaking and urban development
• Deep understanding of the real estate industry
• Ability to structure complex, open-ended challenges
• Skill in activating physical environments and connecting to digital interfaces
• Strong capacity for iterative, co-creative work with high innovation potential
• Proven ability to deliver both strategic insights and concrete material
• Familiarity with innovation systems and entrepreneurial ecosystems

Preferred Qualifications

• International experience in similar projects
• Experience in/with the public sector