Umdaschgroup

Growth Ventures Internship - Growth & Ecosystem

Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site · Internship

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EmployerUmdaschgroup
LocationDubai, PO Box 61407, United Arab Emirates
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeInternship
Employer posted6 days ago

As a Growth Ventures Intern, you will support strategic growth initiatives across the Umdasch Group. Your work will focus on market intelligence, company scouting for M&A opportunities, and early-stage deal support across selected growth areas within the built environment and construction technology sectors.

This role offers hands-on exposure to corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, corporate venturing, innovation ecosystems, and growth initiatives. You will work closely with experienced professionals while contributing directly to ongoing strategic projects and opportunity assessments.

Key Responsibilities

Support outreach initiatives, meeting preparation, and follow-up activities with external partners
Conduct structured market and sector research on construction technology, built-environment innovation, and selected growth areas
Support startup scouting, target identification, and opportunity mapping
Prepare presentations, research summaries, and management materials for internal stakeholders
Map the external innovation ecosystem, including accelerators, venture funds, brokers, startup platforms, industry networks, and academic institutions
Monitor industry developments, market trends, and relevant startup and technology news
Support the evaluation of potential growth, partnership, investment, and acquisition opportunities
Assist in maintaining market intelligence databases and tracking strategic developments across target sectors
Contribute to the preparation of internal business cases, opportunity assessments, and strategic reviews

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Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Innovation Management, Engineering, or a related field
Strong interest in growth strategy, M&A, venture capital, startups, technology trends, and innovation ecosystems
Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into concise insights and recommendations
Experience using AI-powered tools for research, documentation, and analysis
Structured, proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
Strong attention to detail and a high level of professionalism
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

What we offer:

Exposure to corporate strategy, M&A, innovation scouting, and growth initiatives within a global organization
Hands-on experience working on real business opportunities and strategic projects
Mentorship from experienced professionals in strategy, innovation, and corporate development
An international working environment within a successful family-owned business
A motivated team with extensive opportunities for learning and professional development
Practical experience with growth, innovation, partnership, and investment projects in the construction and built-environment sectors

The duration and working model can be adapted based on the candidate's availability and academic commitments.

The position is open to:

Students in their final year joining on a part-time basis alongside their studies
Recent graduates, who are available for a full-time internship experience

Requirements

Car and UAE drivers license required
Applicants must have a UAE residency visa (student visa/ family dependency) to be eligible to work in Dubai for the duration of the internship (minimum of 6 months)

We look forward to receiving your application

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