Join the JUNI Fellowship: Your 12-Month Deep Dive into the Innovation Ecosystem

Are you a high-achieving STEM student or graduate? Experience the full spectrum of high-tech engineering, agile startup growth, and venture capital in one exclusive year.

The JUNI Fellowship is a 12-month career orientation program designed specifically for outstanding STEM talent. We offer you the chance to dive deep into the most critical sectors of the modern innovation ecosystem.

360° Ecosystem Experience: Three Stations – One Goal

Gain high-level practical experience in three consecutive 4-month stages:

1. Station: High-Tech Engineering at TESLA (June – Sept) Start your fellowship at the Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg. Join a core engineering team and gain exclusive insights into the world’s most advanced automotive production.
2. Station: Scaling Up at a High-Growth Startup (Oct – Jan) Experience the agility of a scaling company. In a high-impact role, apply your technical expertise in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.
3. Station: Venture Capital (Feb – May) Shift your perspective to the investment side. At a leading VC firm, you will evaluate deep-tech startups and learn how capital is used to scale technological disruption.

Why become a JUNI Fellow?

• Talent-Centric & Tailor-Made: Your journey is designed around you – including personalized preparation sessions and continuous expert mentoring.
• Vibrant Community: Become part of an exclusive peer group of like-minded innovators.
• Fast Track: Discover your "edge" and gain the opportunity for direct hiring or an extended placement at one of our partner companies.
• Competitive Compensation: All partners provide a monthly salary in line with high-potential STEM traineeship standards.

The Profile: Who we are looking for

We are seeking the leaders of tomorrow:

• Exceptional Track Record: You are among the top tier of your class, but your value goes beyond the transcript. You have driven technical projects, demonstrated leadership in extracurricular initiatives, or proven your "grit" through practical work experience.
• Maker Mentality: You have a strong technical background and a drive to create real impact.
• Agile Minds: You thrive in fast-paced environments and constantly seek new challenges.

Key Facts at a Glance

• Duration: 12 months (3 x 4 months).
• Participants: Strictly limited to 5 Fellows per cohort.
• Format: On-site internships at partner locations.
• Start: Main intake starts in June 2026. Flexible entry points for outstanding candidates completing their thesis in early summer can be discussed.