WHY BECOME AN INNOLAB FELLOW
Make your idea happen
For 3 months, you will collaborate with employees from our challenge partner and fellow digital talents to create an innovative solution to a critical challenge. If you’re an inventor, designer, technologist, entrepreneur, or someone in between, here are 6 reasons to join us.
Gain experience
InnoLab is all about learning by doing. You’ll get a lot of experience by working in a diverse teams and building an innovative product.
Enhance skills
Build the most in-demand skills by working in a startup team. Receive mentoring from experts and training from industry leaders.
Build your idea
Tackle one of the challenges and develop and test your product during 12 weeks.
Stipend
You’ll receive compensation from our challenge partners.
Jumpstart your career
Working with our company partners and expert mentors will expand your network and open new doors.
Leverage company assets
Interact with our company partners to leverage their assets and create new opportunities outside of their core business.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Interdisciplinary teams of employees and talent create impactful innovation
Great products are created by diverse teams. Each InnoLab team brings together employees and external talent with the diverse skills needed to tackle the challenge.
Software engineer
UX designer
Product manager
Data scientist
Social Workers
What we offer
3-months innovation program with hands-on learning, mentoring, workshops and product development from end of September – December 2025 in Dornbirn (Austria)
Collaboration with a diverse team of Product Managers, UX Designers, Software Engineers and Data Scientists
Support from company partners, experts and industry leaders
Creative and inspiring workplace
Monthly stipend from our challenge partners.
What we expect
Solving innovation challenge by working with challenge partner and interdisciplinary team full-time for 3 months
Knowledge and skills to fulfill your team role
Passion for creating new things and learning
Deep interest in technology, digitalization, and culture
Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Excellent problem-solving, organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate clearly
WHERE INNOLAB HAPPENS
Work & Live in the heart of Europe
Work where others spend their vacation and experience the Austrian Alps.
Location
Our program runs in Dornbirn/Vorarlberg, which is located in Austria’s far west, nestling between Lake Constance and the Alps. Pleasantly small in size, the region stands out for charming culture and stunning natural scenery.
Adventure
Vorarlberg presents you with ample opportunities to enjoy nature. Experience unforgettable moments in the Austrian Alps while exploring the local culture.
Opportunities
Vorarlberg has a robust and diverse economy, with thriving industries in areas such as manufacturing, engineering or textiles. By being part of InnoLab you can learn from professionals in these dynamic sectors and create new opportunities.
HOW YOU’LL LEARN
Support from leading experts
You’ll get more than a transformative learning experience at InnoLab. You’ll refine your knowledge through unique access to industry practitioners at the forefront of their fields.
Expert mentors
Industry practitioners and academics with practical experience are our mentors. They deliver workshops, talks and 1-1 coaching sessions during office hours.
Company mentors
Executives and managers foster knowledge exchange between our company partners and InnoLab teams. They facilitate direct access to the assets of the company.
Lead Mentors
Lead mentors from outside the company are your team’s main reference point. They help you accelerate your product development with their expertise and experience.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
Apply in 3 steps
1
Understand challenge
Check out our challenges and select your favorite.
2
Capture inspiration
Introduce yourself by sharing an insight or idea for the challenge you want to tackle in a 2-minute video.
3
Submit application
Add your CV and personal information and submit the application form by the end of August 2025.
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