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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• Overview of Opportunities: Research the investment opportunities within the community and describe the different options and their characteristics.
• Benefits of the Fund: Analyze what the fund can offer us, such as network expansion, innovation, and strategic advantages.
• Concrete Opportunities: Identify current investment opportunities within the community.
• Strategic Fit with Cosun: Evaluate how these investment opportunities align with Cosun’s strategy and goals.
• Cost Analysis: Inventory the costs required for participation in the fund, including initial investments and operational costs.
• Advice and Scenarios: Provide advice on different scenarios for participation (small, medium, large) and describe the pros and cons of each scenario.

What do we ask?

• You are a university or applied university (HBO/WO) student, preferably in the direction of Innovation Management or similar.
• You have excellent analytical skills and can present complex information clearly.
• You are communicative and can work well in a team.
• You have a strong interest in innovation and business development.
• You are available for 6 to 12 months, full-time if possible.

What do we offer:

• A unique opportunity to combine research with strategic analysis in a professional environment.
• Gain in-depth insight into the dynamics of start-up communities and the complexity of investment decisions from the perspective of a large company in the food business.
• Work in a young and enthusiastic team where your fresh perspective and new insights are highly valued.
• Receive professional guidance from Jara van den Bogaerde, Business Development Manager Innovation.
• An internship allowance of €640,- to € 800,-gross per month based on a 40-hour workweek (depending on your level and year of study).

Information: 

For more information about this internship, you can contact Jara van den Bogaerde, Business Development Manager Innovation, at +31 (6) 14298017.

Excited about this internship? 

We look forward to receiving your application! You can apply by sending your English or Dutch CV and cover letter to Cheyenne Stein Callenfels, Recruitment Intern.