Business Development Intern – Israeli Tech Ecosystem

About the role

Plug and Play is looking for a proactive Business Development Intern to help expand its presence in the Israeli technology ecosystem. This internship offers hands‑on experience in scouting startups, building relationships, and supporting corporate innovation programs in a fast‑paced, international environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Business Development team in growing Plug and Play’s footprint within the Israeli startup ecosystem.
• Scout and identify promising Israeli startups, emerging technologies, and innovation trends across multiple industries.
• Build and maintain relationships with founders, investors, accelerators, and other ecosystem stakeholders.
• Research and evaluate startup opportunities based on corporate partner needs and strategic priorities.
• Assist in sourcing and managing deal flow for corporate innovation programs and venture activities.
• Create and maintain market analyses, startup profiles, opportunity briefs, presentations, and one‑pagers.
• Support outreach efforts and facilitate introductions between startups and corporate partners.
• Contribute to planning and execution of innovation programs, workshops, networking events, deal‑flow sessions, and demo days.
• Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to improve research, sourcing, communication, and operational efficiency.

Required profile

• Currently studying or recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Strong interest in entrepreneurship, venture capital, startups, and innovation ecosystems.
• Deep familiarity with the Israeli technology landscape through personal background, professional experience, academic exposure, or an existing network.
• Ability to identify business opportunities and translate research into actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills