About the internship
Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:
About the Role:
Energy Alternatives India (EAI) is exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and climate tech - a domain we call A4B4C: Artificial Intelligence for Biotech for Climate. We are seeking interns who can contribute research and insights into how AI, biotech and bioinformatics can dramatically accelerate climate action
Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:
1. Explore and document current and emerging AI and machine learning applications in biotechnology and bioinformatics that address climate and sustainability challenges.
2. Analyze biological and environmental datasets to identify potential applications of AI for bio-based climate solutions such as bioremediation, biofuels, biomaterials, biochemicals and carbon capture through biological systems.
3. Evaluate companies, research projects, and startups globally that are leveraging AI in biotechnology for climate-positive outcomes.
4. Contribute to the development of research briefs, web content, and analytical reports that highlight opportunities at the AI-biotech-climate interface.
5. Work with EAI's consulting and research teams to support client engagements and internal studies related to AI for climate biotech domains.
6. Stay informed on the latest developments in AI frameworks, bioinformatics tools, and climate technologies to contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.
Skill(s) required
Artificial intelligence
Bioinformatics
Biology
Biostatistics
Business Research
Machine Learning
Microbiological Techniques
Neural Networks
Earn certifications in these skills
Who can apply
Only those candidates can apply who:
1. are available for full time (in-office) internship
2. can start the internship between 18th Oct'25 and 22nd Nov'25
3. are available for duration of 2 months
4. are from Chennai only
5. have relevant skills and interests
Other requirements
1. Strong interest or academic background in bioinformatics, biotechnology, and bio-based solutions
2. Familiarity with AI/ML concepts or computational biology
3. Interest in climate tech and sustainability applications
Perks
Certificate
Letter of recommendation
Informal dress code
Number of openings
2
About Energy Alternatives India
Energy Alternatives India (EAI) is India's leading research and consulting firm for the renewable energy and clean technology industries. Based out of Chennai and founded by IIT & IIM professionals, we were the first boutique management consulting firm for this sector (established in 2008) and one of the few firms that has worked in almost every climate tech domain - solar & wind power, biofuels, electric vehicles, energy storage, green chemicals, waste management, green hydrogen and more. In addition to climate tech consulting, EAI and IIT Madras also organize India's largest climate startup summit (CLIMAFIX Summit) and run a pioneering global climate education platform (Clidemy). Some of our prominent consulting clients include the World Bank, Reliance, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, GE, Toyota, GSK, Pepsi, Bosch, Yokogawa, Technip, Vedanta Group, and more. We also work with many state governments and city administrations across India.