Internship
Programme
at UNICO
Are you a student interested in innovation, technology, and how research turns into real-world impact?
At UNICO, we offer internships for students who want to learn how technologies in the early stages of development, startups, and research projects work from the perspective of business, the market, and intellectual property.
You will not be making coffee or doing busywork. Interns at UNICO work on real projects: market analysis, business validation, freedom-to-operate, and preparation of analytical outputs for startups, universities, and public institutions across Europe.
What you get
What we expect
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Practical experience with real innovation projects
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Insight into how technologies are evaluated for market use
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Exposure to patents, markets, and business strategy
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Mentoring from consultants working in technology transfer and innovation
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Curiosity about technology and innovation
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Willingness to work with data, texts, and structured analysis
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Reliability and independence
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English at a working level (most projects are international)
Practicalities
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Internship designed as a learning experience
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Flexible time commitment (typically 1–3 days per week)
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Possible as part of school-required practice / traineeship
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Location: Prague or Zagreb
My time at UNICO was a great experience, and I definitely learned a lot throughout the internship! I enjoyed getting to work on a variety of projects, from researching startups and markets to helping with the daily operations. The internship gave me a better understanding of how the deep-tech space operates and helped me build important skills that I still use today in my current role!
What I appreciated the most from the experience was the opportunity to take on real responsibility and learn from everyone on the team. The whole team was very welcoming and always willing to answer questions and offer guidance, which made it a very easy opportunity to grow!
Overall, I’m very grateful for the experience and everything I was able to learn throughout my time with UNICO (especially the morning run club with the Vojtech (2x) and Marek!).
Atash Barbic, UCLA
I interned at UNICO's Prague office during the summer of 2024, and it was one of the most impactful experiences of my professional career. From day one, I had the opportunity to apply my skills in research, strategy, data analysis, and networking while receiving direct mentorship from the founders, Vojtech Kadlec and Vojtech Nosek. Their extensive experience in the Czech startup ecosystem challenged me to think more critically, approach problems with greater nuance, and grow into a more thoughtful and well-rounded consultant.
What stood out most was the level of ownership I was entrusted with. Even as an intern, I felt like a valued member of the team, contributing to meaningful work for clients across a wide range of industries, from AI to biotechnology. Beyond the projects, the people made the experience unforgettable. The office culture was welcoming, collaborative, and genuinely fun,
making it easy to build lasting relationships with both my colleagues and mentors. I left UNICO not only with stronger professional skills but also with meaningful connections and lessons that will continue to shape my career
Esha Soni, McKinsey & Company, UCLA graduate
At UNICO, PhD candidates can pursue an industrial doctorate, combining academic research with hands-on work at our company. Students tackle real R&D challenges relevant to our business, under joint supervision from a university and an industry mentor, and, where the partnering university's program allows, may also receive a company salary alongside their academic stipend.
