Help shape the future of energy
At Luminus, innovation is at the heart of the energy transition. Our mission is to monitor innovation on the market, inspire the business to adopt an innovative and disruptive mindset, and support the development of projects that contribute to our strategy and sustainability ambitions.
As an Open Innovation Intern, you will join the Innovation team and help identify the technologies, business models and partnerships that can shape the future of Luminus and the Belgian energy market. You will work closely with business stakeholders across the company, interact with the EDF Group innovation ecosystem, meet start-ups and scale-ups, and contribute to high-impact innovation initiatives.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to combine technology scouting, market analysis, stakeholder engagement and event management in one role.
What you will be doing
Scout emerging technologies, start-ups and disruptive business models in energy and adjacent sectors.
Meet stakeholders across multiple Luminus departments to understand business challenges and match them with innovation opportunities.
Conduct market research and draft concise scouting reports and recommendation papers.
Present insights and opportunities to business teams and management.
Collaborate with colleagues from the EDF Group and sister companies across Europe, particularly in France, the UK and Italy, to exchange best practices and identify partnership opportunities. The Innovation team regularly collaborates with EDF Group entities and affiliates on innovation topics.
Attend relevant innovation fairs and networks, technology conferences and start-up events to expand our network and identify promising partners.
Support the organization of flagship innovation events such as Innovation Week and Electrification Day.
Your profile
Master's student or recent graduate in Business, Engineering, Economics, Innovation, Sustainability or a related field
Curious about innovation, technology and sustainability
Strong analytical and communication skills
Comfortable presenting findings to different audiences
Proactive, entrepreneurial and eager to take ownership
Fluent in English; Dutch and/or French are a strong plus
Why should you join us?
Hands-on experience in Open Innovation and technology scouting
Exposure to senior stakeholders across Luminus and the EDF Group
Real responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to strategic projects that support the energy transition
Contribute to the energy transition in a dynamic and entrepreneurial team
Join us and help discover the next ideas, technologies and partnerships that could shape the future of Luminus.
· Duration: 6 to 12 months (flexible) | Part-time or full-time
· Start date: September 2026 (or earlier/later depending on availability)
Luminus, a key player in the energy transition in Belgium, is active in electricity generation, energy supply and energy solutions and flexibility. The company is No 1 in onshore wind and hydropower in Belgium and has diversified and flexible production units, playing a key role in the country's security of supply and contributing to grid balance.
Luminus supplies electricity and gas to residential and business customers, with a commercial market share of about 23% and offers solutions to help its customers electrify and reduce their CO₂ emissions and energy consumption. By investing in storage and flexibility to overcome the challenges of intermittent renewable energy sources, Luminus turns flexibility challenges into opportunities.
The unwavering commitment of its 3,000 employees drives the realization of Luminus’ sense of purpose: build a CO₂-neutral energy future with electricity and innovative solutions, to help save the planet and drive wellbeing and economic development. To this end, Luminus leans on strong local roots and the expertise of the EDF Group, a world leader in low-carbon energy. The future is electric! #Electrify
