SAP iXp Intern - Corporate Business Development

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At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed. 

 

What you’ll build

 

The SAP Internship Experience Program is SAP’s global, strategic, paid internship program that provides university students with opportunities to find purpose in their careers. This is more than an internship, it’s the foundation for a career built on connection, creativity, and impact. 

 

Position title: SAP iXp Intern - Corporate Business Development

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Expected start date: June 15, 2026

 

As a Corporate Business Development Intern, you’ll be immersed in the fast-paced world of strategic partnerships, M&A, and strategic investments at the epicenter of global technology innovation. Working alongside seasoned corporate business development professionals, you’ll contribute to initiatives that shape how SAP grows, partners, and invests across the broader tech ecosystem.

 

• Market & Ecosystem Research: Explore high-growth technology sectors central to SAP’s strategy, including Artificial Intelligence, Cloud & AI Platforms, Data & Analytics, Supply Chain, and Sustainability, to identify potential partners, acquisition targets, and investment opportunities
• Market Landscape Analysis: Map competitive and complementary ecosystems, evaluate potential partnership and acquisition targets, and develop strategic recommendations for engagement
• Opportunity Assessment: Analyze business cases for prospective partnerships, acquisitions, and investments, including market sizing, strategic fit, financial considerations, and value creation potential
• Industry & Competitive Intelligence: Track market trends, competitor M&A activity, partnership announcements, and ecosystem developments to inform strategic decision-making
• Knowledge Base Management: Maintain and enhance databases of partner profiles, acquisition targets, investment pipeline, relationship histories, and strategic opportunity tracking
• M&A & Partnership Activity Reporting: Monitor and report on M&A transactions, investment rounds, and partnership trends in the global enterprise software market
• Strategic Project Support: Contribute to presentations, deal materials, analyses, and cross-functional initiatives as directed by the Corporate Business Development team

 

What You’ll bring

 

You’re a driven, curious, and collaborative student who is energized by the intersection of technology, strategy, and business growth. You thrive in dynamic environments, embrace ambiguity, and are excited to contribute to meaningful work that shapes SAP’s partnership, M&A, and investment strategies.

 

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program at an accredited university (Business, Finance, Strategy, Economics, Technology Management, or related field preferred)
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for technology, innovation, and the startup ecosystem
• Self-motivated learner who takes initiative and thrives with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver quality work in fast-moving environments
• Strong analytical and research skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Genuine interest in M&A, strategic investments, partnerships, and the enterprise technology landscape
• Authorization to work in the United States (SAP does not sponsor visas for intern positions)

 

Where you belong 

 

SAP Corporate Business Development operates at the strategic crossroads of innovation and growth, positioned in the heart of Silicon Valley. Our team identifies, cultivates, and accelerates strategic partnerships, alliances, mergers and acquisiti