DSCI is seeking passionate individuals to make substantial contributions to its efforts in leading several national-level initiatives. You will be joining us as an intern and will be responsible for the following:

Program & Business Development:

• Support planning, tracking, and execution of initiatives spanning cybersecurity innovation, research translation, and startup acceleration.
• Assist in proposal and presentation development for new partnerships, programs, and funding opportunities.
• Conduct initial idea/solution validation for new program concepts.
• Identify business and collaboration opportunities with academia, industry, and startups.

Operations & Coordination:

• Assist in tracking timelines, monitoring deliverables, and ensuring smooth execution of multiple workstreams.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of hackathons, training programs, and workshops under national innovation initiatives.
• Draft progress reports, meeting notes, and other program documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

Event Support:

• Support planning and execution of innovation events, hackathons, and outreach programs.
• Coordinate with academia, industry partners, and startups to enhance participation and engagement.

Who can Apply:

Students pursuing degrees in Management or Economics, with an interest in technology innovation and ecosystem development.