About the Company
Mind the Bridge is a global advisory firm connecting startups, scaleups, corporates, and institutions to foster a sustainable and integral 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 in Barcelona, 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

You Are a Fit If

You have:





- Knowledge of Open Innovation & Innovation Strategy concepts;
- Educational background in Business Administration, Innovation Management, STEM, Engineering, Sustainability
- Strong interest in innovation ecosystem, startups, and technology trends;
- Speak fluently in English, Spanish, Italian or French 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 from January 2027.

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.

Perks

- Internship allowance of approximately €1,450 gross per month;
- 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.

📌 Innovation Consultant Intern (Barcelona)
🏢 Mind the Bridge
📍 Barcelona