Working Student Research & Innovation - Start-Up Partnerships & Project Management (m/f/d)
Description
A working student role on REWE digital's Research & Innovation team in Cologne, supporting its venture-clienting activities to find startups, build partnerships and drive innovation projects. The role helps steer innovation projects from idea to results evaluation, scouts and evaluates startup technologies, and connects REWE Group business units with suitable startups. It also includes organising workshops and events and improving the venture-clienting unit's processes. It suits a student with curiosity about new technologies and startup trends who already uses AI in daily work.
Requirements
- Curiosity, commitment and a feel for new technologies and startup trends
- Interest in venture clienting and innovation processes
- Solution-oriented, entrepreneurial way of working and already using AI in daily work
- Confident handling of new situations and ability to get up to speed quickly
- Confident use of MS Office or Google Suite
- Very good German and English skills
- At least one year of remaining study time
- Willingness to work regularly on site in Cologne-Muelheim (1-2 days per week)
Languages
German
C1 · AdvancedA1A2B1B2C1C2
English
C1 · AdvancedA1A2B1B2C1C2
Experience Level
InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive
Benefits
Attractive pay and discounted canteen meals
Flexible working hours without core hours and the option of mobile working
Employee discount of 5% at REWE and PENNY plus further discounts
Intensive onboarding and integration into the team
Possible cooperation for thesis projects
Comprehensive health and sports offering
Company-wide networks and the 'future steps' talent programme
📍 Life in Cologne
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Population
1.1M
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Quality of Life
7.0
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English Friendly
7.0
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Tech Scene
6.0
🌍
International
7.0
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Public Transport
8.0
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Bikeability
8.0
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Air Quality
5.0
🌳
Green Spaces
7.0
🚗
Car Free
7.0
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About Cologne
- •Media and TV hub
- •Large student population
- •Vibrant local culture
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Climate
- •Temperate oceanic
- •Mild winters
- •Moderate summers
- •Regular rainfall
❄️Jan: 3°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 11°C
☀️1600 sunshine hours/year
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Safety
- •Generally safe
- •Moderate crime levels
- •Carnival can be crowded
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare
- •Good hospital network
- •University hospital
- •Adequate services
Quality: 8.0Access: 8.0
🎭
Culture
- •Famous cathedral
- •Roman heritage
- •Carnival tradition
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Nightlife
- •Famous for Kölsch beer
- •Student bars
- •Carnival season
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Recreation
- •Rhine riverfront
- •City parks
- •Beer gardens
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Cost of Living
- •More affordable than Frankfurt/Munich
- •Balanced cost of living
- •Good value for money
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1050
⚡ Utilities:€220
🛒 Groceries:€290
🍽️ Dining out:€16
Part of Collections
The largest IT unit within the REWE Group — one of Europe's leading retail and tourism cooperatives. With ~2,500 employees across 12 locations in 5 countries, REWE digital builds the digital infrastructure powering online grocery delivery, autonomous stores, fulfillment centers, payment systems, and checkout solutions for 85 million weekly customers. Their tagline: 'Your Home of IT.'
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Your situation in Germany
The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.
Only changes the church tax rate — 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% everywhere else.
Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.