Join the ACATE team! ACATE (Santa Catarina Technology Association) is the leading coordinator of Santa Catarina’s innovation and technology ecosystem. With 39 years of operation as a private, non-profit entity, our purpose is to foster technology-based entrepreneurship and innovation across the state. We operate as a support, training, and connection network for Santa Catarina’s ecosystem, promoting sustainable development of the sector. The association offers acceleration and incubation programs (such as MIDITEC), which have already graduated over 300 companies and whose methodology is replicated in the MIDIHUB Network. Additionally, we promote Open Innovation through LinkLab—the state’s first laboratory—connecting large corporations with startup solutions. To strengthen the community, ACATE organizes Business Verticals by sector and Thematic Groups that discuss cross-cutting topics such as investment. The association also supports and scales the Innovation Centers model and facilitates access to capital. On a day-to-day basis, it delivers the ACATE Startups program, offering mentoring and benefits to new entrepreneurs. ACATE prioritizes essential initiatives for talent development and business growth across the entire state. We represent more than 1,800 member companies of all sizes and sectors—from early-stage startups to large corporations. Our core values are collaboration, trust, belonging, leadership, and excellence. We exist to ACCELERATE THE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM BY TRANSFORMING PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES. About the Innovation Network The Innovation Network is an initiative led by the Florianópolis City Hall in partnership with ACATE, aiming to catalyze the city’s creative and entrepreneurial potential, stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship culture, activate the local innovation ecosystem, and generate and scale innovative businesses within the municipality of Florianópolis. Through training, events, and strategic connections, the objective is to foster the emergence and growth of startups and promote collaboration among various stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem. By bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, academics, and government, the Innovation Network seeks to position Florianópolis as a national and international reference hub for technology and innovation. About the Position Provide support for efficient management of the Innovation Network project and the Communities & Startups sector, contributing to project efficiency, indicator collection and analysis, and transparent, effective reporting. Ensure all project activities are carried out with quality, impact, and alignment with established strategic objectives. **Responsibilities:** **Project Management Support:** Support the Coordination team in monitoring and executing tasks and milestones for the Communities & Startups area’s projects, with primary focus on the Innovation Network. **Stakeholder Engagement:** Support communication and information alignment with visitors to Innovation Centers, startups, member companies, and other members of the Innovation Network. **Innovation Center Visit Scheduling Management:** Manage the visit calendar—organizing time slots, confirming attendance, and ensuring basic logistics for reception. **Innovation Center Visitor Reception:** Welcome and guide visitors, partners, and delegations at Innovation Centers, ensuring a positive and professional experience. **Report and Documentation Development:** Support data collection and organization for preparing progress reports (status reports), results presentations, and other project monitoring documents. **Requirements:** Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program; Availability to intern 30 hours per week; Strong oral and written communication skills; Basic proficiency in GSuite tools. **Preferred Qualifications:** Previous experience in Junior Enterprises (JE) or practical involvement in academic and extracurricular projects; Fluent English; **Ecosystem Experience:** Prior knowledge of or genuine interest in Santa Catarina’s Innovation, Startup, and Technology Ecosystem; **Agile Methodologies Knowledge:** Familiarity with or interest in Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum or Kanban). If you’re seeking a professional growth and development opportunity in an innovative environment, this position is for you! Join our team and contribute to strengthening the entrepreneurial community. **Position Details:** **Weekly Workload:** Monday to Friday, 6 hours/day, on-site schedule; **Work Location:** CIA Primavera and CIA Downtown – Florianópolis/SC; **Internship Stipend:** BRL 1,265.00; **Transportation Allowance:** BRL 100.00; **Caju Allowance:** BRL 75.00; Discounts on physical and mental health services (weight training, pilates, crossfit, swimming, nutritionists, psychologists…) via Gogood and Conexa; Discounts at ACATE partner companies (universities, short courses…); Corporate library; Dining area with refrigerators and microwaves; Coffee, cappuccino, tea, and fruits always available in the office. Beyond all this, we also offer additional benefits reflecting ACATE’s unique perspective: Work alongside industry-leading professionals; Contribute to developing one of the city’s fastest-growing sectors, at one of the country’s most recognized Innovation Centers; Work in an innovative environment, named Brazil’s Best Innovation Hub by ABStartups; Opportunities for personal and professional growth and development. All our opportunities are open to people with disabilities (PwD).