Trainee in Strategy, Business Development and Data

Trainee in Strategy, Business Development and Data

Hybrid office/home - Brussels (Merode), Belgium

 

Have you recently graduated? In 2022, we launched the Eureka traineeship programme, offering graduates the opportunity to continue their learning journey, while working as part of a talented, 40-strong international team right next to the Parc du Cinquantenaire. You’d be putting into practice knowledge gained during your studies, while supporting us in our daily work to promote innovation beyond borders.

We are looking for a trainee in our Strategy, Business Development and Data team, to start in February 2027 and for a duration of five months. Prior knowledge of EU funding programmes and relations with actors in the EU R&D and innovation landscape is not necessary, but an innate curiosity for analytics and problem-solving using data is essential.

What is Eureka?

Eureka is the world’s biggest network of ministries and innovation agencies, providing funding and support for international R&D. Since 1985, governments and public funding agencies in our network have supported the R&D behind 7,000 plus groundbreaking commercialised innovations that have positively impacted economic growth and competitiveness. With several programmes, our network, through national funding schemes, supports small, medium and large companies, universities and research organisations who collaborate in international R&D projects for civilian purpose.

The Secretariat is made up of 15 different nationalities, where English is the principal language. The team supports our network’s strategic objectives, manages programme operations, develops and maintains IT platforms, stores data and promotes Eureka to a wide range of stakeholders and beneficiaries. It is also responsible for the implementation of the Eurostars, Innowwide and investment readiness programmes, dedicated to highly innovative SMEs and co-funded by Eureka countries and the European Union as part of the Horizon Europe framework programme. 

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Data team

No one day is the same at Eureka. You could be compiling country background reports for high-level meetings, monitoring KPIs for the funding programmes and assessing their impact, interpreting data to identify success stories based on econometric results, developing data visualisations for documents, presentations, the public website and much more. Our trainees tell us that they love seeing how their contributions can have a direct impact and shape outcomes, as well as enriching their knowledge and skills.

To work within data analysis and impact assessment, you can expect to work closely with our Senior data analyst and coordinator on providing impact assessment of our funding programmes.

The following skills would be an advantage:

• Education/Experience in qualitative methodology and quantitative data analysis.
• Experience with data visualisation tools (Excel, Power Bi, …)
• Experience with programming skills (R, Python, …)
• Knowledge of impact assessment.
• Knowledge of EU project management processes and EU policy and advocacy routes

We’re also looking for a colleague with a:

• Service-oriented attitude.
• Reliable and organised approach to collaboration.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and ability to act with diplomacy.
• Positive and flexible approach.
• Highly motivated, team-player mindset, with the ability to work independently and manage their own deadlines.
• Proficiency in Office 365 software, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken, as the language of communication at Eureka. Other languages an advantage.

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Eligibility

Our traineeships are open to those legally entitled to work in Belgium with post-secondary education of at least three years, attested by a diploma.

Work conditions

• Bachelor’s/Master’s graduates will be employed via a professional immersion agreement (Bruxelles Formation[1]/VDAB)) and will receive an indemnity of 1.116,80 EUR gross/month (21 years and over – amount effective 1 July 2026).
• Those still enrolled in a master’s degree programme will receive an indemnity, the scale of which will depend on their university’s conditions for internships as part of their studies and which could be subject to the conclusion of an agreement between Eureka and the university.
• In addition to the above indemnity, a trainee receives:

• meal vouchers of 10 EUR per workday,
• a 157 EUR euro net monthly allowance for home-working costs,
• reimbursement of home-office public transport
• one day of leave per worked calendar month.

• Hybrid working with the freedom to work from home up to two days a week.
• Flexible working hours: 37.5 hours per week – 7.5 hours per day.
• Accident insurance.

Application and closing date

• Send a motivation letter accompanied by your CV, completing the application form via the online APPLY button.
• By applying, candidates give their consent to their diplomas and references being verified.
• Closing date: Sunday 11 October 2026, 23:59 Brussels time.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted within one month of the application deadline. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

The Eureka traineeship programme has two annual rounds - in February and September, for a duration of five months.

Don't miss your chance to shape the future with Eureka!

 

[1] The file of the successful applicant will have to be submitted to Bruxelles Formation which will give its approval or not within a period of 10 days from the date of reception. The trainee may only start their traineeship after having received approval from Bruxelles Formation