APAC Startup Ecosystem & Partnerships Intern

CMA CGM; Marseille; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

ZEBOX, the international innovation accelerator founded by CMA CGM Group, invites you to join as a Business Development Intern in Marseille, supporting startup scouting, partnerships and ecosystem development across APAC.

You will coordinate innovation initiatives, help map potential partners, prepare pitches, and contribute to events and initiatives linking startups with CMA CGM's business needs.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a master's degree in business, engineering or innovation.
• Experience in business development, startups or project management.
• Interest in APAC, maritime transport, logistics and emerging tech.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin is a plus.
• Familiarity with CRM tools, market research and pitch decks.

Responsibilities

• Startup scouting, engage with and qualify startups aligned with priorities.
• Develop and maintain our startup ecosystem CRM/database.
• Support communication and engagement initiatives targeting APAC startups.
• Conduct market intelligence on technologies and trends.
• Plan and coordinate activities with corporate partners.
• Map potential partners across APAC including accelerators and investors.
• Prepare commercial presentations and pitch decks.
• Develop strategic relationships within the regional ecosystem.
• Organize innovation challenges and startup calls for applications.
• Coordinate online and in-person events for the APAC ecosystem.
• Support project coordination, event planning and budgeting.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Market research

Pitch deck preparation

Project management

Business development

Education

Master's degree in Business

Master's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Innovation

Tools

Airtable

Job description

ZEBOX, the international innovation accelerator founded by CMA CGM Group, invites you to join as a Business Development Intern in Marseille, supporting startup scouting, partnerships and ecosystem development across APAC.

You will coordinate innovation initiatives, help map potential partners, prepare pitches, and contribute to events and initiatives linking startups with CMA CGM's business needs.