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Business Innovation Intern

HYAB Youth Start-up Internship Programme (YSIP) 2025

Company Introduction

At Renatus, we combine creativity and sustainability to transform used glass bottles into elegant, eco-friendly products. Partnering with local bars, we upcycle discarded glass to create functional designs that inspire conscious living. Join us in our mission to reimagine waste and shape a greener future!

Job Function

Business Operation

Job Description

As a Business Innovation Intern, you will play a key role in brainstorming, researching, and developing cutting-edge solutions to expand our product line and optimize our upcycling processes.



Key Responsibilities:



  • Research and propose innovative product ideas that align with Renatus’s mission to upcycle glass bottles into eco-friendly products.

  • Conduct market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitor offerings in the sustainable product space.

  • Collaborate with the team to analyze the feasibility of new product concepts, including cost, materials, and production methods.

  • Explore and recommend technologies or methods for upcycling glass bottles efficiently and creatively.

  • Assist in prototyping new product concepts and developing proof-of-concept models.

  • Work closely with the design and production teams to bring ideas to life and improve existing processes.

  • Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings, ideas, and recommendations to stakeholders.


Work Mode

Full-time, Part-time, Mix-mode (remain consistent within a calendar month)

Work Location

InnoCentre, 72 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon

Preferred Academic Disciplines

Engineering, Sciences, Technology

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

Technical Skills:

  • Basic understanding of product design, upcycling, or manufacturing processes.

  • Familiarity with sustainable materials and eco-friendly practices.

  • Ability to use design software is a plus.

  • Knowledge of green technologies or emerging trends in recycling/upcycling is advantageous.



Creative and Analytical Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation.

  • Ability to think creatively and come up with unique product ideas.

  • Analytical mindset to evaluate feasibility and market potential of new ideas.



Interpersonal Skills:

  • Strong communication and presentation skills.

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

  • Self-motivated, eager to learn, and proactive in contributing to the company’s mission.



Other:

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Engineering, Product Design, Sustainability, or a related field.

  • Passion for sustainability, upcycling, and environmental responsibility.