General Intern

At StartupBlink, we believe startups drive economic growth. Our research, reports, and ecosystem rankings help governments, corporations, and innovation organizations make better decisions and build stronger startup ecosystems worldwide.

We're looking for a General Intern who is curious, organized, and eager to learn. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple departments while contributing to meaningful projects with global impact.

If you're excited to build practical skills, work with international teams, and take ownership from day one, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join StartupBlink?

• Work remotely from anywhere while collaborating during European business hours (9 AM – 5 PM CET)
• Gain hands-on experience across multiple departments in a fast-growing global research company
• Learn how a global startup ecosystem platform operates behind the scenes
• Build practical skills in reporting, data management, operations, and cross-functional collaboration
• Take ownership of meaningful projects with real business impact
• Develop deep knowledge of startups, innovation, and economic development
• Join a collaborative international team where learning, growth, and initiative are highly valued

What You'll Do

• Support multiple departments with day-to-day operational tasks and ongoing projects
• Prepare, organize, and maintain reports, documentation, and internal databases
• Perform data entry, validation, tracking, and basic analysis across different teams
• Assist with Excel and Google Sheets reporting and help maintain accurate datasets
• Help coordinate tasks between departments and follow up on action items to keep projects moving
• Conduct research and gather information to support business initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and suggest practical solutions
• Learn new tools, technologies, and AI-powered workflows to improve productivity

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who combines curiosity, reliability, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. Previous internship experience is a plus, but what matters most is your mindset and ability to grow.

You are someone who:

• Has strong attention to detail and enjoys working with structured data
• Is comfortable using Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for reporting and analysis
• Knows Python or is eager to learn and apply it in practical projects
• Is organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Communicates clearly and professionally
• Is proactive and takes initiative instead of waiting for instructions
• Enjoys solving problems and continuously improving processes
• Is interested in startups, innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development
• Thrives in a remote, collaborative work environment

Growth Opportunities

This internship is designed for someone who wants meaningful experience not just administrative work.

You'll have opportunities to:

• Work alongside experienced professionals across multiple business functions
• Gain exposure to research, operations, partnerships, marketing, and sales
• Develop practical skills in reporting, analytics, project coordination, and business operations
• Build experience with AI-powered tools and modern remote work practices
• Grow into future internship extensions or full-time opportunities as StartupBlink continues to scale

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid remote internship (compensation based on experience and internship scope)
• Work aligned with European business hours (9 AM – 5 PM CET)
• 26 days of paid vacation annually (pro-rated based on internship duration)
• Exposure to multiple departments and meaningful global projects
• Real ownership and practical learning opportunities
• International team with mentorship and continuous learning

About StartupBlink

StartupBlink is the world's leading startup ecosystem research platform, helping governments, corporations, and innovation organizations understand and strengthen startup ecosystems across the globe.

Our rankings, reports, and data are trusted by decision-makers worldwide. We're a fully remote company driven by curiosity, ownership, and continuous improvement.

If you're excited to learn, contribute, and grow alongside an ambitious global team, we'd love to hear from you.

Come build with us.