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Innovation Centre Denmark

The Innovation Centres in Boston and Silicon Valley both offer internships during the spring and fall semesters. 

It's important to note that the ICDK follows its own application process. To apply for internship positions, ensure you follow the steps outlined in each individual job listing.

 

Boston (3 positions)

Innovation, Research and Education Internship at Innovation Center Denmark Boston. Application number: INN-1

Would you like to help Danish companies, startups, and universities prosper in the intersection between life sciences, research, technology, and innovation? And at the same time be part of the Danish presence in Boston, home of the most innovative square mile on the planet? 

 

What we expect from you?

It is essential that you are curious and embrace working on diverse projects in a dynamic organization. We are looking for someone who thrives in an environment where you have influence on defining and executing day-to-day tasks as well as larger projects and who can work under tight deadlines. We are not looking for any specific study lines, rather we prefer that you are:

  • Interested in R&D, life science, green transition, innovation, tech, and future trends.
  • Open-minded with a strong drive to perform individually as well as part of a team.
  • A sharp analytical mind and able to interpret and communicate complex information clearly.
  • Interested in Denmark’s strongholds within life sciences, digitalization, green transition, and business.
  • Familiar with social media tools essential to planning and executing campaign strategies and programs, e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn.
  • Positive with a great sense of humor


Who are we and what we do we offer?

ICDK Boston is the latest addition to the group of seven Innovation Centres globally. We are a partnership between the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science. The Centre bridges research institutions, startups, companies, and capital in Denmark, the Boston ecosystem, and the US East Coast. We aim to accelerate the entry of Danish life science, green tech and digital companies; facilitate knowledge sharing, networks and research cooperation. Our mission is to inspire innovation in Denmark to ultimately promote Denmark’s growth and competitive advantage.


As our intern you will:

  • Be part of an agile and dynamic team.
  • Expand your international network.
  • Work with Danish universities, top US universities, startups, and larger corporations.
  • Get a chance to apply and develop your academic skills and know-how
  • Gain know-how within green transition.
  • Kick-start your career in a key life science cluster.

ICDK Boston is responsible for promoting Danish science in Boston and the US East Coast with the aim of establishing even stronger DK-US research collaborations. We work closely with the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science and other stakeholders to connect Danish universities and research based companies to US partners. Especially the current Danish focus on green research is driving our work to find research partners that will help Denmark achieve its ambitious goals in green transition. You will work on research driven tasks and support crossover projects involving companies and startups. You will support in tailoring delegation visits, meetings, etc. through strategic partnerships and collaborations with world-renowned universities such as MIT and relevant institutions in the area.


You will experience the cutting-edge research environment in Boston and assist with the following activities:

  • Promoting Danish research, innovation, and higher education and facilitate research collaborations.
  • Collecting, promoting, and disseminating best practice within science, sustainability, technology, innovation, and higher education in the Boston area and the US East Coast.
  • Through Entrepreneurship Academy to bring knowledge on entrepreneurial practices at high-ranked US universities to Denmark.
  • Promote the Danish Green research agenda and assist public and private organizations develop green transition technology solutions.
  • Assisting Danish companies with innovation consultancy.
 

Innovation and Business. Application number: INN-2 (2 positions)

Would you like to help Danish companies, startups, and universities prosper in the intersection between life sciences, research, technology, and innovation? And at the same time be part of the Danish presence in Boston, home of the most innovative square mile on the planet? 

As our intern, you can expect to develop both on a professional and personal level whilst working in one of the densest innovation eco-systems in the world. 

 

What we expect from you:

It is essential that you are curious and embrace working on diverse projects in a dynamic organization. We are looking for someone who thrives in an environment where you have influence on defining and executing day-to-day tasks as well as larger projects and who can work under tight deadlines. We are not looking for any specific study lines, rather we prefer that you are:

  • Interested in R&D, life science, green transition, innovation, tech, and future trends
  • Open-minded with a strong drive to perform individually as well as part of a team
  • A sharp analytical mind and able to interpret and communicate complex information clearly
  • Interested in Denmark’s strongholds within life sciences, digitalization, green transition, and business
  • Familiar with social media tools essential to planning and executing campaign strategies and programs, e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn
  • Positive with a great sense of humor

 

Who are we and what we do we offer?

ICDK Boston is the latest addition to the group of seven Innovation Centres globally. We are a partnership between the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science. The Centre bridges research institutions, startups, companies, and capital in Denmark, the Boston ecosystem, and the US East Coast. We aim to accelerate the entry of Danish life science, green tech and digital companies; facilitate knowledge sharing, networks and research cooperation. Our mission is to inspire innovation in Denmark to ultimately promote Denmark’s growth and competitive advantage.


As our intern you will:

  • Be part of an agile and dynamic team. 
  • Expand your international network.
  • Work with Danish universities, top US universities, startups, and larger corporations.
  • Get a chance to apply and develop your academic skills and know-how.
  • Gain know-how within green transition.
  • Kick-start your career in a key life science cluster.

 

ICDK Boston provides innovation advisory services to Danish companies, startups, and organizations. You will support our team in consulting and facilitating access to the Boston ecosystem and the US East Coast within a wide array of technologies, but with focus on life science, AI, green transition, and sustainability. We arrange both digital and physical events, including but not limited to boot camps, conventions, academies, and master classes.

You will assist the team with the following activities:

  • Building and strengthening knowledge, networks and partnerships.
  • Arranging delegation visits, scientific roundtables, educational workshops, webinars, meetings, and other activities.
  • Exploring emerging trends and preparing reports.
  • Assisting Danish companies with innovation consultancy.
 

Silicon Valley (3 position)

Innovation. Application number: INN-3

Are you a talented business student looking for an internship? Would you like to put your skills to play and embark on an exciting learning journey in Silicon Valley, California? This might be your chance! Read on for more info on how to seize this opportunity.

As a vital part of Innovation Centre Denmark in Silicon Valley, you'll get the chance to contribute to helping Danish companies accelerate, work with knowledge institutions, and get close to organizations to help them prosper in the intersection between science, tech, sustainability, innovation, and diplomacy. Your business and communication skills are certain to reach next level as you'll be continuously challenged and mentored throughout the semester.

Innovation 
The Innovation Centre Denmark in Silicon Valley provides innovation advisory services to Danish companies and organizations, and is responsible for promoting Danish higher education and science in California and the Western US. We work with the following four strategic focus areas: 1. Entrepreneurship, 2. Digital Technologies, 3. Sustainability and 4. Health, and our mission is to promote growth and competitiveness in Denmark through knowledge and networks in the Silicon Valley ecosystem. Furthermore, the Innovation Centre works closely together with the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science, and other stakeholders in the Danish innovation ecosystem, to connect Danish universities and research based companies to American partners.

Some of our activities include arranging Boot Camps and summits for start-ups; executive academies and master classes; facilitate corporate innovation in Danish companies; and support the entire Danish business promotion system with international partnerships and foresight. We also tailor delegation visits, meetings, exchange programs and other partnership activities through our strategic partnerships with Stanford University, UC Berkeley and other world-renowned universities in the area. 

The team works with versatile projects, and you can expect to be assisting with the following activities:

  • Building and strengthening networks and partnerships between Danish and Californian research communities and promoting innovation in Danish companies and organizations by arranging delegation visits, meetings, workshops and other activities.
  • Supporting scholarship and exchange programs for Danish students in Silicon Valley organizing events and activities within entrepreneurship.
  • Collecting and analyzing data and information on emerging trends and best practice and prepare reports for knowledge sharing.
  • Building and strengthening knowledge, networks and partnerships within our strategic focus areas.
  • Promoting the Danish government’s and public stakeholders’ key interests in California and the Western US in research, higher education and science based innovation.
  • Aiding Danish technology start-ups scale through Silicon Valley. 

What do we expect from you?  
It is essential that you are curious and embrace working on diverse projects in a dynamic organization. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where you'll be able to influence, define and execute day-to-day tasks as well as larger projects. You work independently, but know when to ask for help. Also, you're not afraid of tight deadlines, and you know that prioritisation skills are pivotal to professional succes. We are not looking for any specific study lines, rather, we prefer you are: 

  • Interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, R&D, digital tech, health, life science, sustainability, business, technology and future trends.
  • Open-minded team-player who perform great as part of a team, but also know how to nail your tasks individually.
  • Analytically sharp and able to interpret and communicate complex information clearly (incl. analyzing and presenting data).
  • Energetic and positive as a person, bringing curiosity and a can-do attitude
  • Experienced in creating graphic content and working in Canva.