About the role

The Startup Ecosystem Associate role supports a global startup and innovation ecosystem platform operated by a partner company. Based in India, you will support multiple business functions through research, reporting, data management, operations, and cross-functional projects while collaborating with an international team. The position offers meaningful ownership from the start, exposure to AI-powered tools, and a schedule aligned with European business hours (approximately 9 AM–5 PM CET) in a remote work model.

What you’ll do

Support multiple departments with day-to-day operational activities and ongoing projects
Prepare, organize, update, and maintain reports, documentation, internal databases, and other business records
Perform data entry, validation, tracking, and basic analysis across different teams while maintaining a high level of accuracy
Assist with reporting and data management using Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
Help coordinate activities between departments and follow up on action items to ensure projects progress efficiently
Conduct research and gather relevant information to support business initiatives and internal projects
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, processes, and operational efficiency
Learn and apply new tools, technologies, and AI-powered workflows to improve productivity and support team objectives

What you’ll bring

Strong curiosity, reliability, attention to detail, and willingness to learn and develop new skills
Comfortable using Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for reporting, organization, tracking, and basic analysis
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
Proactive approach with the ability to take initiative and move tasks forward without constant supervision
Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Ability to work effectively in a remote environment and collaborate during European business hours, approximately 9 AM–5 PM CET
Genuine interest in startups, innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development

Skills

Microsoft ExcelGoogle SheetsPythonAttention to detailOrganizational skillsWritten and verbal communicationProblem-solvingRemote working

Benefits

Paid remote internship, with compensation based on experience and internship scope
26 days of paid vacation annually, prorated according to internship duration
Working schedule aligned with European business hours, approximately 9 AM–5 PM CET
Exposure to AI-powered tools and modern digital workflows