Startups Research Internship in Chennai
Selected Intern's Day-to-day Responsibilities Include
About Company: 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.
- Research and analyze high-impact decarbonization trends across the climate tech spectrum, including solar, renewable energy, mobility, materials, agriculture, and carbon management.
- Review and evaluate global startup and research efforts within these domains, identifying emerging technologies, innovation directions, and commercialization pathways.
- Map key researchers, institutions, and innovation hubs working in selected climate tech domains.
- Analyze and track venture capital, private equity, and other financial investments flowing into climate startups and innovation areas.
- Use AI tools and platforms to conduct deep-dive research into shortlisted domains, extracting insights, patterns, and strategic signals.
- Prepare concise reports and top management presentations summarizing findings, trends, and opportunities for internal and client-facing discussions.
About Company: 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.