Business Support Intern

Ignite Economic Development Agency, through its Planet Hatch initiative, supports entrepreneurs by providing resources for business development, strategic planning, and market research to drive regional economic growth. However, many startups face challenges in accessing tailored support for refining their marketing strategies, financial planning, and securing funding opportunities, which can hinder their scalability and long-term success. To address this, the Business Support Intern will play a key role in bridging these gaps by assisting Planet Hatch members with market analysis, sales database management, and funding identification. This project goes beyond routine operations by strengthening the agency’s ability to offer in-depth, data-driven support to startups, ultimately enhancing their competitiveness and sustainability. Solving this challenge requires expertise in business strategy, financial analysis, market research, and digital tools for managing and interpreting business data to provide actionable insights for emerging businesses.

Faculty Supervisor:

Stephen Grant;Akash Das

Student:

Partner:

Planet Hatch

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

University of New Brunswick

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