CATALYST YOUNG INNOVATORS
INTRODUCTION
Societe Generale’s Catalyst is a five year long running, open innovation programme that’s hosted 60+ startups across global locations. It has completed seven editions while partnering with entrepreneurs to provide them with all the resources they need to solve real-world banking problems through novel products and solutions.The Catalyst programme now extends to college students who are keen to experience what it’s like to start-up with one of Europe’s premier banking institutions. We have successfully completed the maiden edition in Jul – Aug 2021, with 7 out of 8 interns accepting the PPO’s.
Catalyst Young Innovators programme: 10-week entrepreneurship opportunity
- Helps students build exciting capabilities and adapt it to Societe Generale’s environment
- Selected entrepreneurs will get to leapfrog their ideas thanks to the unique methodology
- Full coordination with internal Information Technology partners at Societe Generale’s Global Solution Centre.
Cash Reward, over and above the stipend
Full time employment contracts and option to drive ideas as an Intrapreneur
Assistant in Intellectual Property Registration and Patenting of Ideas
Proof of concept developed for real live business
Facilitate developments - data sets, sandboxes
Mentorship to the Students - business experts, design thinking, UI/UX Experts, coaches
SG environment constraints, regulatory constraints, to make solutions integrable to our legacy
Bridging gap between orientation and production readiness
Hybrid option - Entrepreneurship/Employment contract
SELECTION PROCESS
Step 1: Register (hyperlinked to registration page) to participate.
Step 2: Registered students will participate in a first level assessment which includes Psychometric, Cognitive, AI and Data science tests
Step 3: Shortlisted participants will then compete in a second round of assessments to include a mini hackathon
Step 4: A third level of assessments will be carried out subsequently. This round will include a panel interview
Step 5: 12 students will be selected for this prestigious programme. They will be part of teams of 2 to 3 individuals based on the assessments
Selections are at the discretion of the selection committee at Societe Generale Global Solution Centre