Student Internship - Business Development & Grant Writing

About Us

At Sloyd, we're on a mission to revolutionize 3D asset creation with cutting-edge technology. Our team is dedicated to pushing boundaries, building innovative platforms, and empowering creators across industries to bring their ideas to life faster and easier. As we scale, we're also preparing for ambitious growth and expansion plans, including applications for prestigious funding opportunities like the EU EIC Accelerator grant.

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated Student Intern with strong business acumen and a passion for business development. This role will be pivotal in assisting our team with the application process for the EU EIC Accelerator grant, one of the most competitive and significant funding opportunities for innovative companies in the EU.

The ideal candidate is not only skilled in business strategy but is also an exceptional writer, capable of transforming complex business concepts into compelling narratives. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to develop their expertise in both business strategy and grant writing.

Key Responsibilities

• Grant Application Assistance: Assist in the preparation and writing of the EU EIC Accelerator application, ensuring alignment with funding requirements and guidelines.
• Strategic Content Creation: Translate business strategies and objectives into persuasive and well-structured grant documents, presentations, and plans.
• Market Research: Conduct market and industry research to support the business case within the application.
• Collaboration: Work closely with our leadership team to align on strategy and milestones, contributing ideas and insights for growth and innovation.
• Documentation: Draft and edit high-quality reports, executive summaries, and supporting materials for the grant and other business development needs.
• Stakeholder Communication: Assist in preparing presentations and other communication materials for internal and external stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business strategy, market trends, and startup dynamics.
• Writing Excellence: Exceptional writing skills with the ability to articulate business strategies in a clear, compelling, and professional manner.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to work meticulously, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all grant-related materials.
• Aspiring Business Developer: An ambition to grow in business development and strategy roles in the future.
• Research Skills: Ability to gather, synthesize, and present data to strengthen applications and business cases.
• Self-Starter: A proactive, driven individual who can manage tasks with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Economics, Management, or a related field.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience: Previous experience or coursework in business writing, grant applications, or business development is highly preferred.
• Availability: 15-20 hours per week for a duration of 3 months. 

What We Offer

• Hands-on Experience: Work on a high-impact project with direct involvement in a major grant application.
• Learning & Development: Gain valuable insights into business strategy, innovation, and grant writing in a fast-growing tech company.
• Mentorship: Learn from experienced entrepreneurs and business leaders.
• Flexible Work: Remote and flexible work hours that can accommodate your academic schedule.