Intern Open Innovation Ideation & Crowd Innovation (f/m/x)

A GOOD INTERNSHIP IS NEVER HANDS OFF.

SHARE YOUR PASSION.

We believe in creating an environment where our interns really can learn by doing  and where they are given their own areas of responsibility right from the start of their time with us. That’s why our experts will treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table – and give you the opportunity to really show what you can do.

 

Our team at the BMW Group is dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation by connecting internal and external innovators. We enable idea generation and collaborative problem-solving through the BMW Crowd Innovation Platform, offering you the chance to support our dynamic Open Innovation team during your internship.

 

What awaits you?

• You will support the Lead of Crowd Innovation and the Open Innovation team in managing the BMW Crowd Innovation Platform.
• Furthermore, you help to optimize the BMW Crowd Innovation Platform by identifying and implementing improvements for an enhanced user experience.
• In addition, you contribute to supporting BMW departments worldwide in conceptualizing and implementing structured calls for ideas.
• Moreover, you will engage with the BMW Crowd as a moderator and ideation manager on the platform.
• You also help to set standards for ideation processes, crowd communication, and platform content.
• Furthermore, you contribute to the communication work stream, early validation (BMW Incubator), and project piloting (Business Building) work streams.

 

What should you bring along?

• Studies in business administration, innovation management, marketing, software engineering or a related field.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and passion for 'Build-Measure-Learn'.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong interest in automotive R&D, especially in Open Innovation, Lean Startup, or Crowdsourcing.
• First experience with Open Innovation, Crowd Innovation, Lean Startup Methodology, or UI/UX Design is a plus.
• Fluency in English and German.

 

Would you like to support our Open Innovation team and help shape the future of crowd innovation? Then apply now!

 

What do we offer?

• Comprehensive mentoring & onboarding.
• Personal & professional development.
• Flexible working hours.
• Mobile work.
• Attractive & fair compensation.
• Apartments for students (subject to availability & only at the Munich location).
• And much more, see bmw.jobs/whatweoffer

 

Start date: 03/02/2026

Duration: 6 months

Working hours: Full-time

 

Do you have questions? Then submit your inquiry easily via our contact form. Your inquiry will be answered by phone or email afterwards.

 

We at the BMW Group place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experiences, and skills of the applicants. More about this here.