Are you a proactive and curious student with a passion for innovation and business? Do you want to make a valuable contribution to the growth of start-up communities and assist us with strategic investment decisions? Then this challenging internship with the Scouting and Screening Innovation team at Cosun is exactly what you’re looking for!
Location:
The Innovation Center in Dinteloord
Job Description:
As a Community Investment & Innovation Intern, you will have the unique opportunity to conduct in-depth research on various start-up communities. You will not only map existing communities but also analyze their potential for collaboration and investment. This internship offers a comprehensive learning experience where you can develop both research skills and strategic analysis. This internship is for Dutch and non-Dutch speakers.
What will you do?
Research on Start-up Communities
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Identification of Start-up Communities:
Create an overview of existing start-up communities within our strategic zones. Describe the unique characteristics and focus of each community.
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One Pagers: Create a one-pager for each identified community. This should include essential information such as mission, vision, number of members, activities, and unique characteristics.
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Collaboration Advice: Analyze whether collaboration with these communities would be beneficial for Cosun. Provide advice on the nature of the collaboration (e.g., partnership, sponsorship, or joint events).
Community Investment Fund
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Overview of Opportunities:
Research the investment opportunities within the community and describe the different options and their characteristics.
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Benefits of the Fund: Analyze what the fund can offer us, such as network expansion, innovation, and strategic advantages.
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Concrete Opportunities: Identify current investment opportunities within the community.
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Strategic Fit with Cosun: Evaluate how these investment opportunities align with Cosun’s strategy and goals.
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Cost Analysis: Inventory the costs required for participation in the fund, including initial investments and operational costs.
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Advice and Scenarios: Provide advice on different scenarios for participation (small, medium, large) and describe the pros and cons of each scenario.
