Looking for an internship at a start-up/scale-up? This is your chance.
On Tuesday November 19th, between 12-3.30 PM, you are welcome to meet a lot of the start-ups located on the VU Campus, during the Internship Market at the VU StartHub.
Come prepared 🙂
1) check out the profiles of the participating start-ups
2) bring a stack of printed resumes
We will keep updating this page until the internship market starts, so keep an eye out for newly added internships.
It may be very crowded at times; make sure you leave behind your resume at the start-up(s) of your preference.
Present are:
BeeGrateful
Marketing & Communication Internship: In this role, you will be responsible for content creation and managing social media platforms. You will contribute to the development of marketing strategies and analyze website and follower analytics to gain insights into performance, ultimately aiming to build a strong community that supports wild bees and biodiversity.
Ecological Field Research / Biology Internship: Monitoring wild bees and other pollinators in and around bee hotels in urban environments in the Netherlands. Contribute to the EU New Deal for Pollinators aimed at the conservation of wild bee species.
Beyond Bounds Studios
Beyond Bounds Studios is transforming the furniture industry with luxury, customizable pieces created through 3D printing and sustainable design. Founded in 2023, we craft eco-friendly furniture tailored to individual preferences, catering to high-end consumers who value sustainability, craftsmanship, and innovation.
Join our team as a Social Media Content Creation intern! You’ll work closely with the founders to create fun, engaging content, develop creative strategies, design posts, and manage our social media presence. Ideal for a motivated individual passionate about digital marketing, creativity, and growing brand visibility online.
Join Beyond Bounds to help build our brand! As a marketing intern, you’ll develop and implement strategies to increase visibility for our luxury, eco-conscious furniture. Ideal for those passionate about digital marketing, branding, and sustainability.
Join Beyond Bounds as a 3D Designer! We’re seeking a creative individual with experience in Blender or similar design software to create bespoke, eco-friendly furniture. You’ll collaborate with our team and use 3D printing technology to bring innovative designs to life. Ideal for someone passionate about sustainable design.
Join Beyond Bounds as a Mechanical Engineering intern! You’ll help design, prototype, and refine our 3D-printed furniture, gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies. Perfect for students passionate about sustainable design, engineering innovation, and 3D printing in a creative, real-world setting.
Hempax
We help businesses to achieve their Sustainable Development Goals by providing 100% hemp paper packaging. At Hempax, our entrepreneurial spirit is fueled by a commitment to sustainability. We are on a mission to revolutionize the packaging industry by introducing 100% hemp-based solutions that cater to both the eco-conscious consumer and the forward-thinking business.
We could really use someone that is good in digital design/webdesign. Core activities of this internship will be creating a content calendar and posting on Linkedin and Instagram. Designing promotional materials like posters/stickers and packaging for our customers. And most of all, have fun and learn!
As a Business Development intern, you’ll be responsible for finding and contacting potential clients, creating and testing business propositions, and supporting daily operations. We need someone who is flexible and dynamic and has a hands on mentality but most of all someone who wants to learn and have fun!
We could really use someone that is good in supply chain management. Core activities of this internship include constructing a supply chain of hemp paper in Europe and constructing a domestic supply chain here in The Netherlands. Actively engage in talks with multiple organizations, learn and have fun!
Roomus
Designed specifically for students, Roomus helps you find the perfect roommate and living space. With a focus on safety and compatibility, you can easily match with like-minded individuals to create a harmonious living environment. We’re looking for a coding / technical developer.
PULSE Sport
PULSE redefines Athlete Health & Performance Management through advanced, holistic AI technology. Our athlete monitoring system uses science-based methods to track Mental Health, Physical Health and Team Environment, providing Athletes and Sports Organizations with personalized recommendations to improve performance, decrease injuries, nurture athlete development and strengthen team dynamics.
Marketing & Social Media Intern: Kickstart your career with PULSE Sport as a Marketing & Social Media Intern! Join our Amsterdam-based team to develop and implement marketing strategies, manage social media channels, and create engaging content. Ideal for students or recent grads passionate about sports tech and eager to gain hands-on experience. Apply now to make an impact with us!
Business Development Intern: This role is perfect for students passionate about sports-tech and eager to gain hands-on experience in Sales, and Operations. You’ll enhance our sales funnel, scout new leads, and support our business growth. Ideal for proactive and creative individuals ready to make an impact. Apply now to be part of an innovative team driving athlete performance to new heights!
Sports Scientist / HMS Intern: If you’re a sports science student or recent graduate, join us to work on athlete monitoring, data analysis, and performance research. Contribute to innovative projects that optimize athlete health and performance. This role is ideal for proactive, analytical individuals passionate about sports science and ready to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios.
Intern in Artificial Intelligence: Work on cutting-edge projects involving data analysis, machine learning, and AI to enhance athlete performance. Ideal for students with strong analytical skills and a passion for sports tech. This role offers hands-on experience in AI model development and optimization, perfect for those looking to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios.
Vini Mini
Were an impact startup making a change in the first 1000 days of live preventing allergies in babies.
Manage Inventory: Monitor and optimize our inventory levels to ensure we always have the right products on hand.
Supply Chain Analysis: Dive deep into the supply chain, tracking everything from raw materials to packaging locations.
Logistics Systems Research: Identify and evaluate logistics systems or service providers that can enhance our e-commerce logistics operations. Collaboration: Work closely with our production and procurement teams to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
What We’re Looking For:
- A detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills.
- Familiarity with inventory management and supply chain processes is a plus.
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
Ninetac
Ninetac develops peptide-derived agents targeting the β-catenin/Wnt pathway in colorectal cancer. Our approach inhibits a β-catenin-transcription factor interaction, addressing a root cause of cancer cell proliferation. This targeted therapy aims to provide a effective and selective treatment for CRC. We want to advance our research in a spin-off to accelerate development and commercialization.
Ninetac is developing peptide-derived agents targeting the β-catenin/Wnt pathway in colorectal cancer. We seek a student to:
- Analyze the CRC treatment market landscape
- Identify key players and emerging technologies
- Propose commercialization strategies
This project will provide valuable insights and guide our university spin-off’s development and commercialization efforts.
Ninetac seeks students to support our CRC targeted therapy development:
- Synthesize and characterize novel peptide
- derived agents targeting β-catenin
- Conduct cellular assays to test efficacy in inhibiting β-catenin/transcription factor interactions
- Analyze results and design next generation of compounds
This project offers hands-on experience in drug development within a spin-off setting.
VU – Ambulatory Monitoring Solutions B.V.
VU-AMS B.V. offers physiological sensing and analytics solutions for behavioural and clinical science in natural settings (e.g. at work, during exercise, while sleeping). By facilitating world-class research, we enable scientists and medical specialists to discover novel ways to monitor and physical and mental health and prevent stress related disease.
Marketing and Branding Intern: Assist in executing marketing strategies for VU-AMS across academic, medical, and sports markets by creating content, managing campaigns, and analyzing engagement.
Business Development Intern: Conduct market analysis, identify new business opportunities, and assist in drafting proposals for partnerships and expansion into new sectors like sports and mental health.
Product Development Intern (Wearables): Collaborate with the engineering team to support hardware prototyping and testing of the VU-AMS ecosystem, including integration of new sensors and wireless technologies.
Software Development Intern: Work with the software team to enhance the VU-DAMS software package (java), and iOS app (swift) focusing on improving the user interface and implementing new features.
UX/UI Design Intern: Design and test user-friendly interfaces for the VU-DAMS software, improving the overall user experience for researchers and healthcare professionals.
CardioVR
CardioVR is an immersive VR platform designed to transform patient education by engaging patients in an interactive, inside-the-body experience. We’re currently in the development phase, working on our first prototype aimed at heart failure patients.
Frontend/Website Developer Intern: We are looking for a frontend developer to assist in building an immersive, interactive website for our company, aligning with our innovative VR patient education platform.
Behavioral Scientist/Psychologist Intern: We need a behavioral scientist or psychologist to help tailor our patient education platform to ensure the gamified experience fosters long-term behavioral change effectively.
PLEQ
Want to work on the newest tech in campus space management, with real time sensor data from the campus you walk around on every day? Check out an internship at PLEQ (pleq.vu.nl) Apply for a Back-end Internship @ PLEQ!
Work on social media management of pleq! https://www.instagram.com/pleqcampus/.
Olivabot
We’re a fast-paced tech startup creating high-impact robotics and precision agriculture tools. You will work with cutting-edge tech, learning independently on projects with guidance but minimal oversight. We seek autonomous, proactive team members excited to explore tech, experiment in our lab, and tackle innovative challenges.
Mobile App Developer (x2): Create 3D data visualizations and intuitive interfaces for our mobile app, transforming drone and robotics data into actionable insights.
Robotics/Embedded Systems Developer: Design IoT solutions using microcontrollers and embedded systems for autonomous agricultural robotics, perfect for independent, hands-on learners.
Mechanics: Design and prototype components for robotics using CAD (for FDM and SLA 3D printers).
Electronics: Develop and integrate electronic motor controls, sensors, and embedded systems for autonomous robotics.
Neuroscience: Explore EEG-based interfaces to connect brain signals with robots and plants systems. This role is for those excited by brain-computer interfaces and innovative tech applications in agriculture.
Chief Operating Officer: Drive strategy, operations, and project management in a fast-paced, tech-driven startup. Ideal for Science Business and Innovation (SBI) students or recent grads eager for hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.
AI/Data Science: Computer Vision and multispectral data. Work on point cloud data, lidar processing, and 3D reconstructions to provide actionable insights from drone imagery. Perfect for students specializing in computer vision and data science for environmental applications.
Ingy BV
Ingy BV is a software development company specializing in smart building solutions that harness IoT technology to transform traditional lighting systems.We develop advanced software to make lighting infrastructure intelligent, enabling functionalities like energy optimization, occupancy tracking, and environmental monitoring.
Sales and Marketing: you’ll support our growth in the smart lighting and IoT industry by assisting with market research, lead generation, and digital marketing efforts. This role offers hands-on experience in sales outreach, content creation, and campaign analysis, providing valuable insights into both the strategic and creative aspects of sales and marketing.
And more: Embedded: Firmware driver DALI; Full-stack: Developer Portal; Full-stack: Customer support tools; Pre-commissioning auto-mapping tool.
SmartCollab
At SmartCollab, everything revolves around collaboration. Our tools enhance interaction between students during group projects and provide businesses with smart solutions that optimize team dynamics. We combine technology with personal contact to get the most out of every interaction.
Social Media Intern: Manage our social media channels, create engaging content, and increase online audience interaction. You’ll contribute to strengthening our digital strategy and growing SmartCollab’s visibility.
Creative Developer Intern (2x): Combine design and programming skills to develop innovative, interactive e-learning solutions that capture and analyze user data input.
Skillpine
Skillpine offers AI-powered job simulations to help companies train employees effectively. Our simulations allow users to interact with AI-driven characters in realistic scenarios, building skills such as leadership, sales, customer relations and many more. Skillpine saves organizations time and resources, offering hands-on training that better equips employees for real-world challenges.
Join Our Team as a Business Development Intern! If you’re passionate about AI and business development, this role is for you. Work closely with the founders in a dynamic, fun environment, conducting market research, generating leads, and supporting sales efforts. Gain hands-on experience in business development and make an impact on Skillpine’s growth.
Bijlex B.V.
At Bijlex, we create a new digital learning method for secondary schools to improve education. We redefine how students learn and absorb knowledge through modern functionalities, AI, and interactive tools that make learning more engaging and motivating. For this app each component is custom-made. Therefore we have a many different projects, that each require a vastly different skillset!
Graphic Design: This role focuses on creating a wide range of images for our learning method aimed at students aged 12 to 18, centered on math. You’ll work with a diverse team of students and experts, designing 2D/3D shapes, maps, and a lot of general thematic images.
AI-development: This role focuses on supporting our computer vision AI project, that translates handwriting to math text and symbols.
Data Science: This role focuses on the processing of input data by students, which relies on sorting incorrect answers and collecting insights that can be used to strengthen the AI.
Marketing: This role focuses on social media ideas and management, showing results (f.e. graphs), target audience segmentation and potential explanation videos.
Content Creation [NL]: Deze functie focust op het bedenken van reken- en wiskundevragen voor studenten, het bedenken en schetsen van nieuwe afbeeldingen en het maken van uitlegblokken.
Seleqt
At Seleqt, we’re building the first AI-driven agent capable of autonomously sourcing candidates in the recruitment process. Our software takes the hassle out of the “boring” sourcing tasks, freeing recruiters to focus on meaningful work. We’re an ambitious, fast-paced team eager to collaborate with students who share our passion for AI and our drive to transform the recruitment industry.
AI development: We are looking for AI, Computer Science, or related any related field students that want to use their creativity and expertise to assist us in the development of our AI features and ultimately our AI-agent. You will be mainly working with Large Language Models along with some other techniques like Reinforcement Learning.
Business Development: We are looking for students interested in Business Development and Market Intelligence. You will be mainly focusing on creating and executing a Go-to-Market strategy as well as further strategies for future growth like competitor analysis, client analysis, and client acquisition.
Bamboi
Sustainable Hygiene Paper made from 100% bamboo. We supply directly to consumers and have partnerships with the biggest cleaning companies of the Netherlands. Recently expended our operations throughout Europe.
We’re looking for students for building a marketing data infrastructure and assisting in daily operations, marketing and partnerships.
MonAI
Our start-up focuses on enhancing systems through the continuous monitoring and optimization of AI-driven technologies. We leverage advanced AI monitoring tools to ensure performance, reliability, and efficiency across various applications, enabling businesses to unlock the full potential of their AI systems.
Embedded IoT Systems Intern: This position offers a great opportunity for students interested in hardware development and software programming. You will work on Arduino-based projects, integrate with microcontrollers, and develop software using C/C++. As an intern, you will contribute to both hardware and software development processes and gain hands-on experience with real-world projects.
MycoFarming
We use fungi to clean waters through a process called mycoremediation/mycofiltration. It is a novel green water treatment method that comes to remediate some of the worst parts of our industries. We use it for decentralised water treatment and also in centralised water treatment, allowing us to clean polluted sites in situ and also improve our current technologies at water treatment plants.
We offer research internships in the fields of ecology, mycology. We offer engineering internships in the fields of water treatment systems engineering, ecosystem engineering and biological systems engineering.
We offer internships in marketing positions for the communication of our innovations for water cleaning and environmentally friendly technologies.
NanoAPI
Next-level visual tooling for API codebases.
NanoAPI seeks a Founder’s Associate to support leadership in strategic initiatives, operations, and growth. This role offers hands-on experience with project management, market research, investor relations, and day-to-day tasks. Join us in transforming legacy systems with open-source innovation and make a direct impact in a dynamic startup environment.
HappyVitamins
HappyVitamins is committed to supporting individuals in their weight loss journey. We are developing an app that combines personalised vitamins, customised diet plans, and coaching sessions. We believe that by using these three components together, we can effectively help individuals achieve their health goals.
Frontend Developer: Join our health tech startup as a Frontend Developer intern! Utilize React Native to create intuitive and engaging mobile interfaces. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design and optimize user experiences for healthcare solutions. Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced, University-supported environment.
Backend Developer: Dive into backend development with Node.js at our health tech startup! Build robust APIs, integrate MongoDB, and work with messaging systems like Kafka/RabbitMQ. Enhance your skills in blockchain development while contributing to impactful healthcare innovations. Ideal for aspiring developers seeking hands-on experience in a collaborative startup setting.
DevOps Engineer: Shape the future of healthcare tech as a DevOps Engineer intern! Manage cloud infrastructure on Azure or AWS, ensure seamless deployment, and optimize CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with developers to enhance performance and security. Perfect for those passionate about scaling innovative solutions in a fast-paced startup environment.
UX/UI Researcher: Revolutionize healthcare experiences as a UX/UI Researcher intern! Conduct user research, analyze feedback, and design intuitive interfaces. Collaborate closely with developers to align user needs with React Native design principles. Ideal for creative problem-solvers eager to craft meaningful experiences in an exciting health tech startup.
Join our health tech startup as a marketing intern! You will assist us with content creation and market research.
Shoesize Fix
Shoesize Fix is designed for online shoe retailers to reduce return rates by providing an application that captures a photo of the user’s foot and accurately determines their shoe size. This data is then shared with the online shoe retailer, who presents a curated selection of shoes that match the user’s exact size and fit.
I’m looking for an intern who excels in application development. Key points: FeetSizr is an example application we aim to develop. This is an unpaid internship (as there is no revenue yet). With good collaboration and a strong connection, we can work together to turn this project into a success.
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The internship market will take place at the StartHub. Google location
More information about the StartHub, and companies that reside here:
StartHub
More informatie about Demonstrator Lab:
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THU NOV 19 | 12 – 3.30PM | Internship Market at the VU StartHub
Don’t forget to bring your resume!