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Space Business Innovation Centre Noordwijk

Research internship focusing on ESA BIC Noordwijk - starting April 2023

by Carmel McNamara | Feb 13, 2023 | SBIC News , Vacancies

SBIC ESA BIC Noordwijk research intern vacancy with spaceship on blue background

We are looking for a student who is interested in diving into data. Come join our team as an intern for 3 months!

The Space Business Innovation Centre (SBIC) Noordwijk supports entrepreneurs and startups that make use of space technology. We do this, primarily, through our management of the business incubation centre from the European Space Agency, ESA BIC Noordwijk . As part of an extensive network of 26 ESA BICs across Europe, our programme is unique - we were the inaugural incubation hub launched by ESA (almost 20 years ago) and have had 140 startups come through our doors since the start of the programme.

Data Illustration by Pixel True

Our startups always have a space link, come from various industries and incorporate a multitude of technical innovations. Many of these businesses have thrived, some have changed direction, some didn't make it through the programme. A wealth of data has been generated that can be vital in providing business insights for future development of the programme. This is where you come in.

What will you do?

You'll be collecting and digging into the data that has been accumulated since 2005, contacting the programme's alumni, and providing analyses and insights on the businesses and experiences of the programme graduates. You will be expected to provide a report outlining the current status, which will provide us and our main stakeholders with insights into our ESA BIC portfolio.

• You must be available to start in early April for at least 3 months (min. 32 hours a week)
• The successful candidate will be based at the SBIC Noordwijk headquarters

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gather and format data relating to ESA BIC Noordwijk
• Connect with the ESA BIC alumnus network to carry out market research and get feedback on experiences of the programme graduates
• Analyse the gathered data to investigate trends and gain insights
• Produce a report outlining results and analysis

WHAT WE OFFER

• Creative freedom
• Collaboration on projects in an international setting
• A high degree of personal responsibility
• Fun and passionate SBIC teammates
• An inspiring and innovative environment, working alongside entrepreneurs and the coolest startups
• Compensation

QUALIFICATIONS

• Educational level: studying for a (HBO) Bachelor's degree
• Area of study: any relevant major, currently enrolled at a Dutch university
• Entrepreneurial, pro-active and independent
• Ability to write and speak fluent in English
• A sense of humour

ABOUT US

SBIC Noordwijk supports entrepreneurs that want to launch or improve a product or service that makes use of space technology. We give them access to an international network, tools, knowledge and finance. Alongside ESA BIC Noordwijk, we manage a number of other programmes and are part of various consortia. Jointly with NL Space Campus, we are the ESA Technology Broker for the Netherlands, and we aim to boost innovation via by organising competitions, hackathons, workshops and events, and offering community membership.

Recruitment process

Are you interested in this internship vacancy and ready to apply? Great! Please send your motivation letter and resume by email to : . If you have questions regarding this vacancy, call us via and ask for .

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