About the internship
Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:
1. Identify and pursue new high-impact and high-value business opportunities in clean energy, climate tech, and related sectors
2. Work with leadership to explore new revenue streams and partnerships with new and existing clients
3. Prepare compelling business proposals, capability decks, and tailored pitches for corporate clients and startups
4. Develop and manage a pipeline of clients through outreach, relationship building, and strategic follow-ups
5. Monitor market and competitor activities, and share insights to shape strategic decisions
6. Leverage EAI's flagship platforms especially the CLIMAFIX Summit, to unlock relevant business opportunities and forge strategic collaborations.
7. Collaborate with internal teams to create solution offerings and go-to-market strategies
8. Represent EAI at industry events, webinars, and conferences to expand our network and visibility
Skill(s) required
Business Analysis
Business Development
Business Research
Effective Communication
Interpersonal skills
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 4th Dec'25 and 8th Jan'26
3. are available for duration of 3 months
4. are from Chennai only
5. have relevant skills and interests
Other requirements
1. Freshers are welcome to apply, especially those with a passion for sustainability and strong communication skills
2. This is not a typical 9-to-5 role - proactive thinking, responsiveness, and consistent initiative will set you apart
3. Performance-based incentives will be provided based on results and milestones achieved
4. Those who love setting and exceeding targets will excel and thrive in this growth-oriented environment
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.