Innovation Internship Offshore-division

As an intern at TenneT, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute within our team in the Offshore Division. You will learn how we work together to ensure a reliable and sustainable electricity grid. You will contribute to tapping into the funding ecosystem for offshore innovations and gain valuable hands-on experience. Ready to discover where your strengths lie?

Introductie

During your internship, you will contribute to a sustainable energy future.

Jouw rol

As an intern, you will support the team with mapping the financial ecosystem for offshore innovation around TenneT on:

• National level (Netherlands)
• European level (EU funding and innovation programs)

Your work will result in a decision-ready overview that helps TenneT quickly answer:

• Which subsidy programs exist that we can use for offshore innovations?
• Which innovation topics does each program fit (e.g., robotics, automation, digitalisation, remote operations, asset tech, safety, sustainability)?
• What are the key conditions (eligibility, TRL, co-funding, budget ranges, reporting, etc.)?
• What does the annual calendar look like (typical call windows and lead time)?
• What type of consortium is needed per scheme, and what role can TenneT play?

What you will do

You will combine desk research with stakeholder input and produce practical outputs:

• Identify and describe relevant subsidy programs (NL + EU) for offshore innovation use-cases.
• Translate programs into a topic fit map (robotics, automation, tech, data/AI, safety, sustainability, etc.).
• Capture application conditions in a comparable, structured way (criteria, documentation, timelines, success factors).
• Create a one-page annual calendar overview of key schemes and expected call timing.
• Define consortium archetypes per scheme (who must be involved: SMEs/startups, OEMs, universities, TSOs, etc.; and TenneT’s typical role: partner, end-user, demonstration site, work package lead, etc.).

You will become part of the Business Excellence Team in TenneT’s Offshore Division, where an open atmosphere prevails. During your internship, there may also be an opportunity to work on an assignment related to your studies.

Waar kom je terecht

Grid Field Operations is executing Field Operations, Maintenance and (Baseload) Projects. We ensure the integrity and safety of our assets entrusted to us, while also ensuring their maximum availability. We make sure that the onshore grids of TenneT is reliable in Germany and the Netherlands.

Jouw profiel & achtergrond

You:

• Are currently enrolled in a WO program in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Innovation Management, Energy/Industrial Policy, Public Administration, or a related field and are available for an internship starting from 1.7.2026.
• Enjoy structuring complex information into clear frameworks and decision tools.
• Can work independently, write clearly, and communicate with stakeholders.
• Are curious, eager to learn, and proactively seek contact when needed.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden

• Travel and remote working allowance.
• Hybrid working: we enjoy working together at the office, but working from home is also possible.
• A laptop provided by TenneT for the duration of your internship.