Funding & Strategy Area

At Kerionics, we are on a mission to build a cleaner future through technological innovation.

We develop, manufacture and commercialize key components for high-temperature electrolyzers, focusing on SOEL (Solid Oxide Electrolysis), the most efficient technology for green hydrogen production.

We are a spin-off of the Institute of Chemical Technology (ITQ) at the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), born from more than a decade of research in advanced ceramic materials with one clear goal: help decarbonize industries.

Our innovative technology offers higher energy efficiency than existing solutions, making it ideal for industrial integration. We work with energy-intensive process industries where fossil fuel replacement is still a big challenge, helping to cut emissions while also reducing hydrogen and oxygen production costs.

But beyond technology, our people are our strength. We're a growing multicultural team of 20+ people, united by collaboration, curiosity and purpose. At Kerionics, we believe in an open, honest and innovative culture where every idea can make an impact.

Here, you'll find a place where technology meets purpose, and where together we're creating solutions that work for the planet.

As an Intern in the Business Development and Strategy area at Kerionics, you will work closely with the R&D and Project Management teams to analyse and prepare proposals for relevant public and private funding programmes. You will contribute to aligning Kerionics' technological roadmap with funding opportunities that enable the further development and commercialization of its SOEL components.

Your responsibilities will include

• Conducting strategic analyses of national and international funding programmes relevant to SOEL technologies.
• Supporting the preparation and drafting of technical, impact-oriented, and strategic proposals for funding rounds and public grants.
• Gathering, structuring, and organising documentation related to innovation, sustainability, scalability, and economic viability.
• Helping articulate the impact of Kerionics' technology on industrial decarbonization and energy efficiency.
• Identifying strategic partners and potential consortia for collaborative projects.
• Preparing reports and presentations for private investors, investment funds, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitoring regulatory developments, market trends, and innovation policies in the green hydrogen and energy transition sectors.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience at the intersection of deep-tech innovation, business strategy, and funding in one of Europe's most strategic energy sectors.

• A valid student visa that permits residency and internship work in Spain is required.
• Ability to work professionally in both English and Spanish.
• Student of Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Public Policy, International Relations, or a related field.
• Strong interest in innovation funding, technology strategy, and the energy transition.
• Ability to analyse complex information, compare programmes, and extract strategic insights.
• Clear and structured writing skills; ability to contribute to technical and impact narratives.
• Proactivity, analytical thinking, and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively across technical and business teams.
• Interest in green hydrogen, industrial decarbonisation, and deep-tech innovation.