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Overview
Job details
Internship contract
Full-time hours.
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
Mind the Bridge doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Barcelona
No relocation package mentioned.
University degree
“Educational background in STEM, Engineering, Energy/Sustainability, or related technical fields;” — per the ad.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Competitive salary;
Growth-oriented environment with international exposure;
Networking opportunities with top global innovators;
Office located in the heart of Poblenou, Barcelona's leading tech and startup district.
The role
As part of the Innovation Advisory team in Barcelona, you will support the analysis and benchmarking of corporate open innovation activities with a specific focus on technology, engineering and sustainability-driven sectors (energy transition, industry 4.0, deep tech, etc.).
You will learn how global corporations manage innovation and collaborate with startups under different models such as Venture Client, PoCs/Tech Pilots, Corporate Venture Capital, M&A, and Venture Building.
This internship is an excellent opportunity to dive into the world of innovation strategy and open innovation, strongly focused on emerging technologies, within a global advisory firm.
You Are a Fit If
You have:
Knowledge of Open Innovation & Innovation Strategy concepts;
Educational background in STEM, Engineering, Energy/Sustainability, or related technical fields;
Strong interest in innovation ecosystem, startups, and technology trends;
Speak fluently English and Italian, Spanish would be a plus;
Ability to analyze technical solutions and translate them into business value;
Ability to process and summarize complex information efficiently;
Comfortable producing clear presentations and reports;
Availability for a 6-month internship starting in October.
You are:
Curious and eager to explore emerging technologies and trends;
Proactive, with a can-do mindset;
Organized and precise in the creation of deliverables;
Able to handle shifting priorities and deadlines;
A team player who values feedback and open communication.
About Mind the Bridge
Mind the Bridge is a corporate innovation advisory firm that connects startups with large corporations through services like innovation advisory, intrapreneurship programs, and technology scouting. Founded in 2007 by Marco Marinucci, the company operates internationally with a presence in multiple startup ecosystems and organizes events such as Scaleup Summits in cities like San Francisco, Seoul, and Barcelona. The company also runs a non-profit foundation focused on entrepreneurship education.
Mind the Bridge has a Spain office in Barcelona, where it currently lists job openings for an Innovation Advisor and a Jr Innovation Advisor internship (requiring Italian or French speaker). The team is international, and the company emphasizes fostering a global entrepreneurial ecosystem, making it a relevant option for professionals interested in corporate-startup collaboration and innovation roles in Spain.
- Industry
- Corporate Innovation Advisory
- Founded
- 2007
- Employees
- 50–200
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, USA
- In Spain
- Barcelona
- Website
- mindthebridge.com
Good to know if you are moving
- Mind the Bridge has an office in Barcelona, Spain, where current job openings are based.
- The company offers an internship role specifically for Italian or French speakers, indicating a multilingual work environment.
- Mind the Bridge operates internationally, with events and presence in multiple global startup ecosystems, which may offer opportunities for cross-border collaboration.
- The company focuses on corporate innovation and startup-corporate partnerships, which could be appealing for professionals with experience in innovation, technology scouting, or intrapreneurship.
In their own words
About the company & team
Mind the Bridge is a global innovation advisory firm that empowers economies through entrepreneurship and innovation. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Barcelona, Seoul, New York and Milan, it has been working as an international bridge at the intersection of startups and corporates since 2007.
Mind the Bridge scouts, filters, and works with 10,000+ startups every year, supporting global corporations with open innovation initiatives that translate into curated deals with startups (PoCs, procurement, investments and/or acquisitions). The company also provides advisory services and benchmarking on innovation strategies and structures, and has developed MTB Ecosystem, an AI-powered open innovation matching platform for corporates and ecosystem hubs.
Location
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