Work with our ventures to create impact with hands-on experience
We at Innovation UBC are pleased to collaborate with UBC faculties to deliver experiential learning opportunities across the UBC campus through courses that involve project-based consulting and learning. Currently, we have opportunities for students within the Sauder School of Business and the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
For UBC Sauder School of Business students:
Our Venture Development Specialist (VDS) Internship Program enables UBC’s Sauder School of Business students to broaden their career-pathing experiences in a thriving community of entrepreneurs and immerse themselves in BC’s innovation startup ecosystem. Participants work hands-on with a diverse range of ventures and projects, giving them exposure to emerging industries and cutting-edge innovations, while helping them develop their skills in areas such as customer validation, identifying new markets, financial modeling, and developing marketing campaigns.
The role of the Venture Development Specialist is dynamic; projects allow interns to explore a diverse range of industries, markets, products and services reflecting the diversity of the ventures themselves. This can range from identifying new markets and customer validation to building financial models, creating UI and UX designs and developing marketing campaigns.
Eligibility
- We are looking for candidates with industry or academic experience in:
- Business development
- Sales and marketing; market research/analysis
- Financial modelling
Additionally, we are seeking candidates who:
- Have an open, learning mindset
- Are proactive and possess strong project management skills
- Have the proven ability to balance multiple demands and expectations
Applications open Spring of each year. Learn more about the application process and eligibility on COOL via the UBC Sauder School of Business.
For UBC's Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science students:
Through our partnership with the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences's PHAR 495 course, we offer 4th year students with hands-on experience to work with one of our ventures in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. Students work with our portfolio venture and apply classroom learnings to specific dry lab and wet lab projects to learn about what it takes to transform an invention to impact.
