Internship: Philips Foundation - Impact Investing (Master, non-thesis)

Philips; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

The Philips Foundation offers an internship in impact investing to gain hands-on experience evaluating, supporting, and scaling innovative healthcare solutions for underserved communities.

You will join a program starting September/October 2026 for six months, with an emphasis on portfolio support, due diligence, and stakeholder engagement in a global context. Enrolment in a Master’s program is required.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Master’s program in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field.
• Strong interest in impact investing, social entrepreneurship, and healthcare innovation.
• Collaborative and proactive, able to coordinate with diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical ability to evaluate financial and operational data and perform due diligence.
• Desk research and synthesis to support decision-making.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication; able to present insights.
• Tech-savvy; proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; AI familiarity a plus.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Impact Investment Portfolio: Assist with support to the Foundation’s portfolio of social entrepreneurs under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Due Diligence: Contribute to due diligence processes for new investments and follow-on investments by supporting the assessment of business models, market fit, financial sustainability, and social impact potential.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Provide support in coordinating with social entrepreneurs, investment partners, and internal teams to assist ongoing projects and explore new opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research

Effective communicator

Education

Master's program in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

This internship with the Philips Foundation offers the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in impact investing, supporting innovative healthcare solutions for underserved communities.

The Philips Foundation is committed to improving access to quality healthcare for underserved communities through innovation and impact investments. By combining philanthropy with a strategic focus on sustainable development, we support social entrepreneurs, impact‑driven enterprises, and innovative healthcare solutions globally.

This internship offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of impact investing, gaining hands‑on experience in evaluating, supporting, and scaling innovative healthcare solutions that make a difference in underserved communities.

Job Description

Start Date: September/October 2026

Duration: 6 months

Type: Internship (non‑thesis)

Your role

• Support the Impact Investment Portfolio: Assist with support to the Foundation’s portfolio of social entrepreneurs under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Due Diligence: Contribute to due diligence processes for new investments and follow‑on investments by supporting the assessment of business models, market fit, financial sustainability, and social impact potential.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Provide support in coordinating with social entrepreneurs, investment partners, and internal teams to assist ongoing projects and explore new opportunities.

You're the right fit if

• Enrolled in a Master's program in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field.
• Strong interest in impact investing, social entrepreneurship, and healthcare innovation.
• Collaborative and proactive: skilled at working in dynamic, cross‑functional environments and coordinating with diverse stakeholders, including social entrepreneurs and corporate partners.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to evaluate financial and operational data, perform basic due diligence, conduct market analysis, and understand key performance indicators.
• Research‑Oriented: Proficient in desk research and synthesizing insights to support decision‑making processes.
• Detail‑Oriented: Capable of tracking and managing multiple priorities, ensuring high‑quality outcomes in monitoring tasks and evaluations.
• Effective Communicator: Skilled in articulating insights through clear writing and presentations, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external teams.
• Learning‑Oriented: Open to guidance and mentorship, with a willingness to grow knowledge of impact investing frameworks and investment processes.
• Tech Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint, with familiarity in AI being a plus.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office‑based teams, this means working in‑person at least 3 days per week.

About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won’t stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve.