Business Development Intern

Location: Amsterdam (in-person)

Duration: 6 months

Start date: May 26th-November 27th

About Brineworks

Brineworks is an Amsterdam-based climate tech company building an ultra low-cost Direct Air Capture technology. Our proprietary electrolyzer captures CO₂ directly from the air while co-producing green hydrogen. This breakthrough unlocks affordable and scalable carbon removal and e-Fuel production.

The Role

We're looking for a Business Development Intern to work directly with our business development team and support the strategic decisions that will shape how and where Brineworks grows next. This is a research-heavy role. You'll dive deep into the global energy landscape — mapping ecosystems, tracking policy and funding developments, and building on the intelligence we already have to shape where we deploy, who we partner with, and how we position ourselves.

If you're curious about the energy transition, enjoy going down rabbit holes, and get satisfaction from turning messy information into clear insights, you'll feel at home here.

What you'll do

• Research national and regional energy landscapes across Europe and beyond — renewable capacity, infrastructure, regulation, and market dynamics
• Keep our map of industry players up to date (competitors, partners, offtakers, enablers)
• Continue tracking the funding landscape for sustainable and climate projects across different countries — grants, subsidies, tax incentives, public tenders, and strategic investment programs
• Build briefings, market maps, and country deep-dives that feed directly into business development decisions
• Support outreach preparation by profiling potential partners, customers, and stakeholders
• Keep a pulse on relevant policy developments (EU ETS, ReFuelEU Aviation, FuelEU Maritime, national hydrogen strategies, etc.)
• Contribute to internal strategy discussions

What we're looking for

• Enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor's or in a Master's program at a European university, in a field such as business, economics, sustainability, energy, environmental studies, public policy, or a related discipline
• Already based in the Netherlands, or able to relocate to Amsterdam for the duration of the internship 
• Genuinely enjoys research — comfortable starting from a blank page, knowing how to find credible sources, and synthesizing findings into something useful
• Strong writing skills and the ability to communicate complex topics clearly and concisely
• Independent and self-directed — you can take an open-ended question and come back with a structured answer
• Fluent in English
• Please note: we are unable to sponsor visas for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work/intern in the Netherlands (BSN required)

Nice to have

• Driven by a genuine desire to contribute to meaningful change
• Familiarity with the energy sector and sustainability topics such as carbon removal and e-Fuels
• Previous experience with market research, consulting, policy analysis, and/or working at a startup
• Additional European languages

Why Brineworks

• Work directly with our Business Development Lead and CEO, with real ownership of your projects
• Hands-on experience in a fast-growing climate tech startup
• Based at Science Park in Amsterdam — a hub for science and climate tech
• Free lunch, plus unlimited snacks and drinks in the office
• Paid internship