Internship - Innovation Analyst

Posting Date: 29 Sept 2025

City: Genova

Location:

Genova, Italy, 16128

Contract Type: Internship

Division: Global Innovation

Level of experience: Intern

RINA is currently recruiting for a Internship - Innovation Analyst to join its office in Genoa, Italy within the Global Innovation Division.

Mission

Support the development, coordination, and implementation of global innovation initiatives, focusing on strategic projects, Internally funded R&I initiatives (i.e., innovation projects that don't rely on external funding but drive strategic growth), and open innovation programs within the Global Innovation Division. #LI-MR1

Key Accountabilities

Support the Internally funded R&I strategy and roadmap by collaborating with stakeholders to develop and update internal innovation processes, and assist in managing innovation-driven projects across various corporate functions.
Support the planning, execution, and management of open innovation initiatives, including Call4Startup programs, hackathons, innovation challenges, and co-creation projects, assisting in the scouting and evaluation of external partners, startups, and innovative solutions.
Help with research and analysis of emerging trends & technologies, market insights, and external innovation ecosystems to inform both internal and open innovation strategies.
Assist in tracking and reporting the progress of innovation initiatives, ensuring timely and accurate data collection.
Facilitate communication and collaboration across teams to drive innovation and ensure smooth project execution.
Contribute to the promotion of innovation initiatives, enhancing visibility and engagement both within and outside the organization.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering General

Qualifications

Here's what we're looking for:

🔍 Curiosity & Drive – A passion for innovation, emerging technologies, R&D, and the startup ecosystem.

📊 Analytical Skills – Ability to process data, evaluate innovation projects, and translate insights into action.

🧩 Organizational Skills – Attention to detail to manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently across different innovation streams.

🤝 Collaboration & Communication – Ability to engage with teams across the organization and external partners, including startups and research institutions.

🌐 Fluent in English – Comfortable working in an international environment.

🎓 Education – Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Innovation Management, or a related field.

Competencies

PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future
PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.