This business develops new nanoencapsulation technology that reduces the required amount of agrochemicals, while also reducing contamination and promoting food safety. The use of nanotechnologies helps to improve the effectiveness of products, but their high costs and low stability are a limiting factor. For this reason, the company provides producers with a nanotizer machine and empty capsules to nanoencapsulate agrochemicals in situ at the time of application. In this way, greater profits are generated for the agricultural producers who use a smaller amount of product, reduce their costs, and have a positive impact on the environment.
Industry: Development & Sustainability; Engineering & Operations; Finance & Consulting
Sector: For-Profit Company
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Possible Intern Roles:
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH INTERN
The intern will carry out an in-depth analysis of possible competitors and partners in the agricultural space, in order to help prepare and plan for the company’s strategic expansion to the U.S. The research will include a matrix of the major crops and farming companies in the U.S., of technical specifications of products already being used by farmers in the U.S., and of testing protocols for these products. The intern may also research possible partners for the company, define strategic priorities for partnerships, and then conduct outreach to target partners for the company.
Suggested Spanish level: No Spanish required
Candidate requirements: The intern should have very strong research skills, as well as good written and spoken communication skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in agriculture and business and will be interested in nanotechnology.
In the words of past interns:
“My work will directly help the company to strategically enter the US market. My research will inform and help the team make strategic decisions. Strengths of the site include: Flexibility, independence, exposure to cutting-edge technology, personable supervisor, meaningful tasks.
[The experience] has informed my thoughts about what is needed to be a successful entrepreneur and solidified my goal to be an entrepreneur.” - Jacob L., Market Research Intern, from Cornell University