Overview Support CASIPA's internal operations, research functions, and institutional documentation. This role is for organized, analytical individuals who want to contribute to how a growing innovation institution operates and grows.

About This Role

As the Innovation Operations and Research Intern, you will support CASIPA's operational backbone — tracking programs, conducting ecosystem research, maintaining documentation, and supporting the coordination of CASIPA's institutional workflows. You will be expected to be thorough, reliable, and capable of operating independently. This role is best suited for individuals who enjoy systems thinking, research, and structured problem-solving.

You will contribute to how CASIPA tracks its ecosystem, manages its programs, and builds its institutional knowledge base.

Key Responsibilities Conduct research on innovation trends relevant to Canada-Africa collaboration

Maintain and update CASIPA's ecosystem databases, program trackers, and operational documentation

Support meeting coordination, note-taking, and follow-up tracking for CASIPA programs

Contribute to the development of research reports, sector analyses, and ecosystem intelligence

Assist with CRM or database management for applicants, members, and partners

Document CASIPA processes and contribute to institutional knowledge management

Support program logistics for CASIPA events, summits,



and cohort activities Required Skills Strong research and analytical ability Excellent organizational skills Explicit written communication Comfort with structured documentation and data management Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Interest in innovation, Africa, or bilateral development Preferred Qualifications Background in business operations, research, public policy, or related field Experience with project management, CRM systems, or research tools Familiarity with innovation ecosystem research or technology sector intelligence Prior experience in organizational operations, program coordination, or research roles What You'll Gain You will develop real operational experience inside a growing innovation institution, build your research and documentation skills, and gain exposure to the Canada-Africa innovation ecosystem from the inside. This experience is applicable to careers in operations, program management, research, consulting, or international development.

Selection Process

Application review by CASIPA team 2. Pre-screen conversation (15 to 20 minutes) 3. Research task review 4. Final interview with CASIPA leadership 5. Offer and onboarding Eligibility Open to students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals with strong research and organizational skills. Remote participation accepted. Applicants from Canada and Africa are strongly encouraged to apply.

📌 Innovation Operations and Research Intern (Toronto)
🏢 CASIPA | Canada-Africa Strategic Innovation Partnership Alliance
📍 Toronto