Summary

The Digital Research & Business Development Intern will support StartupLab in conducting market research, analyzing industry trends, identifying potential partners, and contributing to business growth strategies. Interns will help gather and interpret data, prepare research reports, and assist the business development team in exploring new opportunities for expansion.

This internship is ideal for students interested in research, strategy development, data analysis, and business growth planning. Interns will gain hands‑on experience working with real research projects while learning how data and insights are used to support strategic decision‑making in a startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market and industry research to identify trends
• Analyze competitors and prepare comparison reports
• Assist in identifying and evaluating potential partners or clients
• Prepare research summaries, presentations, and strategy briefs
• Support the Business Development team with outreach and follow‑ups
• Monitor digital platforms for industry‑related updates
• Maintain research databases and partner lists
• Provide insights and recommendations based on collected data

Required Skills

• Market research
• Data analysis
• Competitive analysis
• Communication
• Report writing
• Presentation skills
• Google Workspace
• Business strategy
• Critical thinking
• Lead research

Qualifications

Educational

• Open to Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Communications, or related programs
• Must be enrolled in an OJT / internship program

Experience

• Experience conducting school research or case studies
• Familiarity with data gathering and report writing
• Basic understanding of business development concepts is an advantage
• No professional experience required

Additional

• Detail‑oriented and analytical
• Curious and proactive in researching new topics
• Comfortable interpreting data and preparing insights
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Willingness to learn business tools and strategy frameworks