Student Assistant Customer Discovery & Market Validation

What we offer

• Direct insight into the development of a real deep-tech startup
• Close collaboration with the founding team
• Hands-on experience in market validation, sales, business development, and fundraising preparation
• Plenty of creative freedom instead of rigid corporate structures
• Access to customers, partners, investors, trade shows, and startup networks
• The opportunity to take on responsibility early on
• If the collaboration goes very well: the prospect of becoming a long-term member of the startup

The position is initially limited to 1 year. An extension is explicitly desired.

The weekly working time is 20 hours. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.

If you require further information about this position, please contact:

Mr. Max Bode

E-mail: max.julius.bode@hhi.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI

Requisition Number: 84935 Application Deadline: 09/15/2026