About the Job

Location:
Remote (Based in Germany)

Start Date
: Immediate

Type:
Unpaid Internship

Language:
Fluent in German & English

Working Time:
Approx hours/week (flexible)

About the company

Camphire is a
German-based startup
on a mission to become a hub for
innovation in AI
and emerging technologies. We are looking for a
Partnerships Manager
to build and nurture strategic alliances that strengthen our ecosystem. This role focuses on creating
trust-based collaborations
with universities, accelerators, AI labs, and industry players—developing
organic lead channels
beyond paid marketing.

This is an opportunity to
learn, create impact, and grow alongside
the team from the very beginning. The role starts
unpaid
but is designed to
reward contribution
with
future opportunities
as the company scales. If you are relationship-driven, entrepreneurial, and passionate about shaping Germany's AI ecosystem, this role gives you the opportunity to make a real impact from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, build, and manage
strategic partnerships
with universities, accelerators, AI labs, and research hubs in Germany.
Analyze strategically important partners,
understand their needs, and proactively offer
value-driven solutions
Ensure partners feel
supported, heard, and successful
, with the goal of building long-term alliances.
Develop
partnership models
such as joint programs, events, talent pipelines, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Represent Camphire externally, building
credibility and trust
at meetings, events, and exchanges.
Travel with the founders to
events, trips, and ecosystem exchanges
to strengthen relationships.
Collaborate with the
founder and marketing team
to integrate partnerships into the growth strategy.
Track, report, and adapt strategies to maximize
partnership impact
.

Required Qualifications

Good communication skills in German &
English.
Based in Germany and willing to
travel
for meetings, events, and exchanges.
Experience in
partnerships, business development, or ecosystem building
.
Strong
relationship management, communication, and negotiation skills
.
Proven ability to
understand partner needs
, align goals, and deliver win–win outcomes.
Entrepreneurial mindset;
fast learner
who thrives in a startup environment.
Collaborative
team player
who works effectively across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong existing
network or prior experience
with universities, accelerators, or AI labs in Germany.
Background in
AI, tech, or innovation-driven ecosystems
.
Track record of creating
organic lead channels
through partnerships, alliances, or ecosystems

Why Join Camphire?

Be part of the
founding journey
of a German-based startup
Gain
hands-on learning and growth opportunities
in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Shape the product and culture
from the ground up.
Unlock
future paid opportunities
as we scale and succeed.

How to Apply:
Send your updated resume, portfolio, and a short note on why you'd like to join Camphire to

Camphire

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Startup - Internship (Unpaid) : Partnerships Manager – Alliances & Growth

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