AI Strategy & Consulting Intern — Turn Ideas into Solutions

Merlin Innovation; Brussel; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Merlin Innovation in Brussels is seeking an AI Strategy & Consulting Intern to support client-facing AI strategy projects, turning raw data into actionable outcomes on a flexible schedule. You will research AI trends, help prepare workshops, develop business cases and deliverables, and collaborate across multiple client and internal projects in a hands-on, startup environment.

This role offers on-site work in Brussels and opportunities to contribute to marketing, sales support, proposal writing,

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s programme in AI, data, business, engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in AI, generative AI, and real‑world business applications (no need to be a technical AI developer)
• Solid research, analytical, and structured problem‑solving skills
• Ability to turn insights into clear written outputs (slides, reports, summaries, business cases)
• Comfortable supporting workshops and contributing to interactive presentations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, adaptable mindset and ease working in a start‑up environment

Responsibilities

• Researching AI trends and practical business use cases
• Contributing to the preparation and delivery of client workshops
• Supporting the development of business cases and client‑ready deliverables (reports, presentations, recommendations)
• Working closely with the team across multiple client and internal projects

Skills

Research

Analytical skills

Structured problem solving

Written outputs

Workshop support

Communication skills

Education

Master’s programme in AI, data, business, engineering, or related field

Job description

Merlin Innovation in Brussels is seeking an AI Strategy & Consulting Intern to support client-facing AI strategy projects, turning raw data into actionable outcomes on a flexible schedule. You will research AI trends, help prepare workshops, develop business cases and deliverables, and collaborate across multiple client and internal projects in a hands-on, startup environment.

This role offers on-site work in Brussels and opportunities to contribute to marketing, sales support, proposal writing,