As our intern, you will support the preparation of core elements of the business plan. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an ambitious project translating cutting-edge neuroscience into real-world impact for people with severe paralysis. Your tasks may include:

• Researching and summarizing market landscape and trends in the BCI/neurotechnology space;
• Identifying current investors and funding activity in related startups and competitors;
• Developing financial projections and potential revenue models;
• Mapping value inflection points and possible funding routes (e.g., grants, VC, strategic partners);
• Exploring potential exit strategies and valuation benchmarks;
• Contributing to the pitch deck and other business materials; and
• Suggesting and integrating other relevant insights from your own research and knowledge.

The Utrecht-BCI lab is one of the world-leading centers for developing solutions for people with severe paralysis to enable them to communicate via brain implants. The team is highly multidisciplinary and growing, with currently 8 senior scientists, 6 PhD students, 4 support staff and 6-8 Master students. The members have backgrounds in neuroscience, psychology, biology, physics, computer and data science, and operate as a team with complementary skills and roles. The common aim the team is committed to, is to translate neuroscientific and technological advances to innovative solutions for people with severe disabilities.

• You are a Master’s or late-stage Bachelor’s student in Business, Innovation Management, Finance, Biomedical Entrepreneurship, or a related field.
• You are curious, proactive, and excited about deep tech, healthcare, and entrepreneurship.
• You’re comfortable working independently and able to synthesize complex information clearly.
• Prior experience with startups, VC, or healthcare innovation is a plus.

If you have any questions, please contact Julia Berezutskaya via email: Y.Berezutskaya-2@umcutrecht.nl

• An internship for the duration of 3-4 months. The starting date is flexible, but preferably as soon as possible (spring/summer 2025).
• An internship allowance of €410 for a full-time internship.
• A chance to work at the intersection of science, technology, and business.
• Insight into the translational path of academic innovation.
• The option to work hybrid: at home and at the office. 
• Flexible working hours and location.
• Coaching and mentorship from an interdisciplinary team.
• The opportunity to leave your mark on a meaningful project with real societal impact.