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

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