Growth Ventures Internship Growth & Ecosystem

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

Qualifications :

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelors or Masters 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
   

Additional Information :

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 candidates 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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern

Department / Functional Area: Administration
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1