Master’s Thesis – Grants, Funding & Innovation Strategy for Deep Tech Growth

Smartex; Porto; Presencial; EUR 8928 - 13 392; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Dynamic work environment

Meal allowance

Flexibility to work remotely

Pet-friendly environment

Resumo da oferta

Smartex is seeking a motivated Master's Thesis student to join their Grants & Innovation team in Porto, Portugal. This role involves identifying and structuring European and national funding opportunities such as Horizon Europe and PT2030. The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in a Master's program related to management or economics and possesses strong analytical skills. The position offers a dynamic work environment with hybrid working options and various benefits including meal allowances and a pet-friendly atmosphere.

Qualificações

• Currently enrolled in a Master's program related to management or public policy.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• Interest in European innovation policy and public funding mechanisms.
• Ability to work with complex regulatory texts.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multi-stakeholder processes.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsabilidades

• Identify and analyse relevant European and national funding opportunities.
• Develop understanding of funded innovation projects' lifecycle.
• Support analysis of funding requirements and eligibility criteria.
• Contribute to grant proposal preparation.
• Assist in managing financial, legal, and compliance requirements.
• Help improve processes related to grants management.

Conhecimentos

Analytical skills

Structured problem-solving skills

Interest in EU innovation policy

Ability to manage multi-stakeholder processes

Excellent communication skills in English

Formação académica

Currently enrolled in a Master’s in management, economics, international relations, or public policy

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Master’s Thesis – Grants, Funding & Innovation Strategy for Deep Tech Growth

Porto , Portugal

What we're lookingfor

We are looking for a highly motivated Master’s Thesis student to join our Grants & Innovation team at Smartex, working at the intersection of European innovation policy and deep tech strategy to bridge EU funding programmes with real-world R&D and product execution. In this role, you will support the identification and structuring of European and national funding opportunities (such as Horizon Europe, Eurostars and PT2030) and contribute to how they are leveraged to drive innovation and long-term growth. This position is ideal for someone interested in EU policy, innovation ecosystems, and strategic funding, and how public investment translates into tangible technological impact in a deep tech environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyse relevant European and national funding opportunities (e.g., Horizon Europe, EIC, PT2030) aligned with the company’s innovation strategy.
• Develop understanding of the full lifecycle of funded innovation projects, from opportunity scouting to proposal, execution, and reporting.
• Support analysis of funding requirements and eligibility criteria, ensuring alignment with strategic and technical objectives.
• Contribute to the preparation of grant proposals, including technical narratives and budget structuring.
• Assist in managing complex processes involving financial, legal, and compliance requirements of funded projects.
• Help improve internal processes related to grants management, reporting, and innovation governance.

Skills & Experience

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s in management, economics, international relations, public policy or related fields.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• Interest in European innovation policy, R&D funding, and public funding mechanisms.
• Ability to work with complex, structured documentation and regulatory texts.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multi-stakeholder processes.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Benefits

Opportunity to learn in a dynamic andfast-paced work environment

Receive meal allowance for internship-related meal expenses

Freedom & Autonomy

Freedom to provide and execute new ideas out of the scope

Hybrid Work

Flexibility to work both remotely and at the office

Pet Friendly

Bring your furry friend to work and enjoy a pet-friendly environment