[Hiring] Working Student – Entrepreneurship & Venture Support Programmes @EIT Health e.V.

Role Description

As working student Entrepreneurship & Venture Support Programmes you will become familiar with the challenges of healthcare venture building in Europe and gain insights into how they relate to knowledge, education, and mentoring. You will develop a deeper understanding of target innovators and entrepreneurs, particularly early- and growth-stage entrepreneurs driving the scale-up of their companies. In addition, you will strengthen your ability to work within an international, multidisciplinary, and remote team environment, while managing multiple deliverables and priorities simultaneously.

You will work closely with the Head of Unit and the wider team to support the delivery and continuous development of entrepreneurship education and venture creation programmes while contributing to quality assurance, administrative processes, and participant support.

This role involves 20 hours per week, although during the lecture-free period there is the option to work up to 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• You are currently enrolled fulltime at a German university and pursuing a Master's degree in Health, Life Sciences, Business, Entrepreneurship, International Project Management, or a related field.
• An interest in entrepreneurship education and training programmes, or innovation projects.
• You're highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken; knowledge of additional European languages is considered an asset.

Requirements

• You will support Admissions & Programme Managers throughout the applicant journey, contributing to the successful delivery of venture building and entrepreneurship programmes, bootcamps, summer schools, Innovation Days, and other innovation initiatives.
• You will assist in the implementation of European-scale programmes by collecting and managing participant data, supporting public engagement activities, and helping to prepare consortium meetings and project-related events.
• You will gain hands-on experience in administrative and financial processes related to publicly funded programmes, contributing to reporting activities, data analysis, and continuous improvement discussions within international project teams.
• You will develop an understanding of EIT Health's innovation portfolio and support the smooth progression of innovators, entrepreneurs, and start-ups through different programmes along the health innovation journey.
• You will help organise competitions, pitching days, showcase events, and evaluation processes to ensure a successful participant experience.

Benefits

• We are a 100% “Remote First” company, hiring in Germany.
• Flexible working hours.
• Straight forward internal communication, non-hierarchical structure, and freedom to operate with autonomy.
• A large and vibrant network in the healthcare sector, with exposure to high-level and senior representatives from key players and influencers.
• The opportunity to work on critical projects of European interest, contributing to improving the lives of citizens and patients.

Company Description

EIT Health is one of Europe’s largest and most dynamic health innovation communities, dedicated to improving the lives of citizens and patients and strengthening healthcare systems across the continent.

Our mission is simple: to drive healthcare innovation and create positive societal impact across Europe. In a landscape marked by an ageing population, rising chronic disease, workforce shortages, and increasing pressure on healthcare budgets, our community serves as a catalyst, enabling creative thinking, cross-border collaboration, and evidence-based solutions that deliver real-world impact.

As a Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), our pan-European network brings together over 80 members, exceptional in the worlds of business, education, research and health service delivery, alongside thousands of start-ups, entrepreneurs and healthcare professionals. By combining their collective expertise we help new solutions reach the people and services that need them most.

For more information please visit our website: www.eithealth.eu