Want to be part of one of Greece's biggest entrepreneurship events? Startup Greece is recruiting interns for Startup Greece Week (SGW) in Athens — the country's largest decentralized festival for Greek tech entrepreneurship!
SGW brings together founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, students, investors, mentors, and ecosystem builders through a dynamic week of workshops, pitching sessions, thematic talks, and curated networking events across multiple cities and online.
🎯 Internship Description
Interning during Startup Greece Week is a unique chance to get actively involved in the planning, coordination, and execution of a major national entrepreneurship event. You'll gain direct exposure to the startup and innovation ecosystem and collaborate with a fast-paced, dynamic team.
You'll contribute to the full journey of a large-scale project — from preparation and community engagement to on-the-ground implementation and post-event follow-up — building practical skills, expanding your network, and experiencing first-hand how a high-impact initiative comes to life.
📚 Available Positions
📱 Social Media — Manage platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn), create and publish content, write captions, respond to messages, and track performance
🤝 Sponsors & Partnerships — Identify and reach out to companies and brands, present SGW, develop sponsorship offers, and manage sponsor relationships
🌐 Community & Co-organizers — Connect with student groups and organizations, set up collaborations and cross-promotions, and coordinate joint activities
📋 Junior Project Manager — Monitor tasks, timelines, and deliverables across teams, coordinate weekly check-ins, follow up on pending tasks, and identify risks early
📌 Requirements
✅ Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, or graduated within the past year
✅ Proficiency in English (B2 — Independent User)
✅ Motivated, organized, and eager to work in a fast-paced team
✅ Interest in entrepreneurship, events, and the startup ecosystem
✅ Interns are required to bring their own laptops
💼 What You'll Gain
🚀 Direct exposure to Greece's startup and innovation ecosystem
🌍 Collaborate with a young, dynamic, international team
📈 Build practical skills across the full lifecycle of a major event
🤝 Expand your professional network with founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders
🌟 First-hand experience of how a high-impact national initiative comes to life
💰 Compensation
This is an unpaid internship, designed for students using an Erasmus+ grant or a similar university agreement.
Activity Details
Location: Athens, Greece Duration: 4 months (1 October 2026 — 8 January 2027); minimum 6 months, maximum 8 months Commitment: Full-time Languages: English B2
Deadline
31 May 2026
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the official form — only applications from the official form will be considered:
