About the internship
Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:
1. Internship duration: 3-6 months
2. Analyze the innovation ecosystem to identify and build a pipeline of relevant partners including government institutions, accelerators, investors, educational institutes, entrepreneurship communities, international foundations, and media
3. Manage and update databases through daily tracking and monitoring
4. Support application management for MIF's Indian Innovation Icons by reaching out to entrepreneurs, presenting the awards program, and encouraging participation
5. Drive end-to-end target-based conversions and ensure consistent follow-ups for confirmations
6. Conduct comprehensive research on disruptive Indian innovations across sectors and create a structured repository
Skill(s) required
Artificial intelligence
ChatGPT
Claude
MS-Excel
MS-PowerPoint
Perplexity
Research and Analytics
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 2nd Apr'26 and 7th May'26
3. are available for duration of 6 months
4. have relevant skills and interests
* Women wanting to start/restart their career can also apply.
Other requirements
1. Understanding of the start-up world
2. Excellent communication skills (Spoken and written English mandatory)
3. Basic technical knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Power Point
4. Proactive, fast, and flexible individual with multi-tasking skills
5. Experience with AI tools (Preferred)
Perks
Certificate
Letter of recommendation
Number of openings
2
About Marico Innovation Foundation
Marico Innovation Foundation (MIF), founded in 2003 is a Not-For-Profit arm of Marico Limited. MIF is a philanthropy-driven innovation and impact catalyst with a mission to identify and scale disruptive innovations with the potential to create long-lasting socio-economic and environmental impact in India. MIF has 2 flagship programs:
1. Scale-up program:
Started in 2016, Scale-Up is a beyond capital, no equity, rapid acceleration program that catalyzes innovations through personalized, deep-rooted mentorship to help disruptive Indian innovations address challenges in Food & Agriculture, Plastic Waste Management, and Clean Technology and scale their impact.
2. Indian Innovation Icons:
Indian Innovation Icons is a biennial platform to showcase 'currently hidden, potentially game-changing' Indian innovations creating socio-economic or environmental impact. More than just awards; they are a gateway to recognition and a symbol of excellence in innovation.