Acceleration & Investment Program Intern
About the job
Location: Paris 1st arrondissement, France
Start date: September 2026
Duration: 6-month internship (full time)
Work format: Hybrid, with up to 2 remote working days per week
About SpaceFounders
SpaceFounders runs one of Europe’s leading acceleration programs dedicated to space startups, jointly created by CNES (French Space Agency), ASI (Italian Space Agency) and the University of the Bundeswehr Munich.
SpaceFounders France also manages the venture arm of CNES, supporting the emergence of high-potential SpaceTech startups across Europe.
Your Role
Join SpaceFounders France and work at the intersection of startup acceleration, venture capital and Europe’s growing SpaceTech ecosystem. As our Acceleration & Investment Program Intern, you will contribute to the execution and development of the program while gaining hands-on exposure to startup acceleration, venture activities and Europe’s growing SpaceTech ecosystem.
Working closely with the Program Director, you will contribute across several strategic areas:
Startup Scouting & Selection
Identify innovative startups across Europe
Review applications and contribute to the selection process
Monitor trends in the space and deep tech sectors
Investment & Venture Activites
Support venture capital related activities
Contribute to the analysis of investment opportunities
Support the development of funding strategies for startups
Ecosystem & Community Building
Coordinate mentorship and connect startups with experts
Organize conferences and sessions with renowned speakers
Collaborate with founders, investors and institutional partners across Europe
Marketing & Communications
Create content for program communications
Contribute to social media and website management
Support event communication and visibility initiatives
Program Operations
Support the planning and coordination of the program schedule
Organize workshops, mentor sessions and events
Help ensure a smooth experience for participating startups
Who we’re looking for
Strong academic background in business or engineering
Fluent in French and English, written and spoken
Previous experience in an incubator, accelerator or deep tech startup is a plus
Strong interest in science, technology and space innovation
Autonomous, proactive and comfortable taking initiative
