Funding & Partnerships Intern (Grants & Policy)

Funding & Partnerships Intern (Grants & Policy)

Location: Remote | Duration: 3–6 months | Start Date: Flexible | Type: Unpaid/ Volunteer or Internship (with potential for extension or employment)

About NoviOcean

NoviOcean is a cutting-edge cleantech company on a mission to harness the vast potential of offshore wave, wind and solar energy to accelerate the global transition to 100% renewable energy. Our innovative hybrid ocean energy technology is designed to be simple, scalable, and sustainable—contributing to both climate resilience and long-term ocean preservation.

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive and curious Funding & Partnerships Intern to work directly with NoviOcean’s Grants & Policy Manager. You’ll help identify, evaluate, and pursue grant and funding opportunities that support both our R&D efforts and commercialisation strategy.

This role offers hands-on experience in grant research, proposal drafting, and partnership development, giving you a front-row seat in the ocean energy innovation landscape.

You’ll contribute across several domains, including:

Grant Research & Strategy

• Identify national, EU, and international funding opportunities for research, innovation, and market deployment;
• Map relevant programmes aligned with NoviOcean’s technology roadmap;
• Track calls, eligibility criteria, deadlines, and co-financing requirements.

Proposal Development

• Assist in drafting concept notes, funding applications, and supporting documents;
• Coordinate inputs from technical and business teams;
• Prepare materials for internal review and partner submission.

Partnerships & Collaboration

• Help identify and reach out to potential research, industrial, and financing partners;
• Support the preparation of partnership profiles, MoUs, and due diligence;
• Participate in meetings with stakeholders and follow up on action points.

Policy & Research Support

• Conduct background research on funding frameworks, policy developments, and innovation ecosystems;
• Summarise findings and contribute to briefing notes for internal use.

What we’re looking for

• A self-starter with curiosity, initiative, and a “figure it out” mindset;
• Excellent research, writing, and organisational skills;
• Strong interest in renewable energy, particularly ocean energy;
• Fluency in English (additional EU languages a plus);
• Background in business, sustainability, economics, engineering, public policy or a related field;
• Bonus: Familiarity with EU funding instruments, climate policy, or proposal writing. 

 

What You’ll Get

• Direct mentorship from NoviOcean’s team;
• Exposure to international funding landscapes and sustainable innovation policy;
• Flexible working hours and remote environment;
• Freedom to take ownership and lead small projects;
• A potential pathway to a long-term position as the company grows.
• Please note: this is an unpaid position

 

To Apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter to careers@noviocean.energy with subject title: Application – Grants & Policy Intern at NoviOcean

We value motivation and mindset over a perfect resume that shows us why you’d like to grow with us at NoviOcean.