Mirapulse is a startup incubated at StartLAB.brussels, the joint startup incubator of ULB and VUB, where it joined the Build 2 phase of the program, the second phase of StartLAB.brussels' incubation journey.

Mirapulse has been selected to host an intern through StartLAB.brussels.

Mirapulse is a FemTech startup whose mission is to relieve severe menstrual pain, especially for women facing debilitating pain often linked to conditions like endometriosis. We are developing the fi rst menstrual disc designed for painful periods.

Mission: assist in the development of the MVP and prototyping

Objectives: Accelerating the product development of our solution by:

• Iterating on Prototypes: Taking our latest existing prototypes of the fi rst menstrual disc designed to relieve severe menstrual pain (endometriosis-related) and iterating on them to design the fi nal pre-production version.
• Hardware Integration: Researching, selecting, and integrating the appropriate types of electrodes inside the cup to enable the pain-relief technology.
• Delivering Expected Outcomes: Finalizing the 3D CAD models, validating technical and material feasibility (biocompatibility, integration of electronics), and preparing the technical documentation required for the fi nal prototyping phase.
• TV-Ready Visual Mock-up: Building a high-quality, aesthetic physical mock-up of the disc. Mirapulse has been selected for a prime-time TV show, and we need a beautiful, realistic-looking prop (via 3D printing and manual fi nishing) to showcase our vision to the cameras and investors

Concrete Tasks & Expected Deliverables

• An optimized and fi nalized 3D CAD model of the menstrual disc.
• A benchmark/research document on biomedical electrodes and potential suppliers.
• A high-quality, TV-presentable physical mock-up to be used for our pitch on national television.
• A clear, documented technical dossier proposing theoretical integration methods for the electrodes, ready to be handed over to professional manufacturers.

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Preferred Field of Study / School Background:

Student in Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related technical fi eld with a strong interest in MedTech.

Desired Skills & Competencies:

• Technical: Strong profi ciency in 3D CAD modeling software (Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or similar). Page 4 of 5
• Research & Analytical: Ability to conduct thorough research on biomedical sensors, material biocompatibility, and manufacturing processes.
• Mindset: A true "maker" and resourceful att itude. Comfortable working with low-budget, early-stage constraints and translating patched-up mock-ups into clean, professional technical plans.

Qualities:

Entrepreneurial mindset, autonomous, problem-solver, and a strong passion for women's health and the FemTech start-up environment.

Required Language(s):

Professional profi ciency in French and/or English.

Working Mode:

Hybrid. Remote for deep-focus 3D modeling and literature research, and on-site for Monday Team Meetings, collaborative brainstorming, and reviews in Brussels.

A product/engineering internship that allows you to acquire product development experience in a Medtech start-up.

Availability to Supervise and Mentor: As founder, I will work closely with the intern on the strategic, medical, and product vision. We will be available daily on-site and/or online. We will share the raw reality of building a MedTech start-up from scratch, providing guidance on how to move from early hypotheses to manufacturer-ready concepts.

Check-in & Feedback Routine:

Monday Morning Alignment: Team meeting to align on the goals, plan, and tasks for the upcoming week.

Feedback loop during the week: Continuous feedback will be given during the internship

Friday Afternoon Wrap-up: Feedback session.