Innovation Internship – Startup Sourcing & Market Analysis

About the role

Join Plug and Play Tech Center in Istanbul as an Innovation Intern. You will support the full innovation lifecycle, from sourcing promising startups to coordinating strategic collaborations with corporate partners across the EMEA region.

Key responsibilities

• Research emerging technologies and market trends to identify high‑potential early‑stage startups.
• Assist senior team members in evaluating investment and partnership opportunities.
• Coordinate open‑innovation deal flow, schedule workshops, deal‑flow sessions, and introductory meetings.
• Translate corporate technology needs into targeted startup offerings.
• Build and maintain relationships with startups, scale‑ups, corporate partners, universities, and government bodies.
• Provide operational and administrative support, including meeting facilitation, event organization, and CRM data management.

Required profile

• Student or recent graduate in Engineering, STEM or a related field.
• Strong analytical mindset with a passion for innovation ecosystems.
• Advanced proficiency in English (both written and spoken).

Required skills

What we offer

• Hands‑on experience with the full innovation lifecycle.
• Exposure to leading corporate partners and high‑growth startups.
• Opportunity to develop research, analytical, and coordination skills in a global innovation platform.