About the Company
Mind the Bridge is a global advisory firm connecting startups, scaleups, corporates, and institutions to foster a sustainable and global entrepreneurial ecosystem through open innovation.
Founded in Silicon Valley in 2007, we provide services and products that help organisations work with startups and scale innovation across borders. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices across Europe (Barcelona, Milan, Bologna), Asia (Seoul) and the United States (Los Angeles and New York).
About the Role
As part of the Innovation Advisory team, you will support our open innovation and innovation strategy projects with our corporate clients as well as on startup programs. You will also carry out innovation research and analysis, including benchmarking corporate open innovation activities.
You will learn how global corporations manage innovation and work with startups through models such as Venture Client, PoCs/Tech Pilots, Corporate Venture Capital, M&A and Venture Acceleration.
You’ll help run acceleration programs that bring together startups, corporates and investors, and get a front-row view of what it takes to scale a tech company across borders
Full-time 6-month internship. The position is in presence in Turin, Italy.
You Are a Fit If
You have:
A degree (or ongoing studies) in Economics, Management, Engineering or other STEM fields;
Familiarity with Open Innovation and Innovation Strategy concepts;
A strong interest in innovation ecosystems, startups and technology trends;
The ability to analyze technical solutions and translate them into business value;
The ability to process and summarize complex information efficiently;
Confidence in producing clear presentations and reports;
Fluency in Italian and English;
Availability for a 6-month internship starting in February 2027.
Previous experience in innovation or consulting is a plus.
You are:
Curious and eager to explore emerging technologies and trends;
Proactive, with a can-do attitude;
Organized and precise when creating deliverables;
Able to handle shifting priorities and tight deadlines;
A team player who values feedback and open communication.
Perks
Internship allowance of approximately €1,450 gross per month;
A growth-oriented environment with international exposure;
Networking opportunities with top global innovators.