Business Development and Operations Intern

We're looking for a Business Development and Operations Intern to work directly with our business development and strategy team and support the decisions that will shape how and where Brineworks grows next. You’ll work closely with our Head of Strategy and Business Development Lead on their day-to-day priorities. You'll help map ecosystems, track policy and funding developments, and build on the intelligence we already have to shape where we deploy, who we partner with, and how we position ourselves. You’ll also contribute to broader business development efforts, from putting together applications for competitions, awards, and conferences to supporting our marketing and content. No two weeks look the same here, and we're looking for someone who is happy to pick up whatever needs picking up.

You'll also get involved in the operational side of an early-stage startup.That might mean organizing team events, coordinating office needs, helping with day-to-day logistics, or generally making sure things run smoothly as the team grows.

If you're curious about the energy transition, enjoy going down rabbit holes, get satisfaction from turning messy information into clear insights, and don't mind rolling up your sleeves when something practical needs doing, you'll feel at home here.

Work closely with our Head of Strategy and Business Development Lead, supporting them on their day-to-day priorities across strategy, business development, and whatever else needs moving forward

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.)

Help prepare applications for competitions, awards, and conferences, including pitch decks, one-pagers, and supporting materials

Support marketing and content creation across our channels

Help organize internal events and team gatherings, and keep the office and day-to-day running smoothly

Hop on whatever else comes up — at an early-stage startup, no two weeks look the same

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, self-directed, and excellent problem solving — you can take an open-ended question and come back with a structured answer

Happy to switch between deep research and hands-on operational work — organized, proactive, and comfortable juggling a few things at once

Attention to detail, ability to prioritise, and strong communication skills – this is a high-trust role and we expect you to apply your best judgement about when to escalate information to us

Comfortable balancing speed with rigour – we move fast, but we expect your outputs to be delivered to a high quality

Capable across Microsoft Word and Excel

Fluent in English

Driven by a genuine desire to contribute to meaningful change

Please note: we are unable to sponsor visas for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work/intern in the Netherlands.

Experience with financial modelling

Familiarity with the energy sector and sustainability topics such as carbon removal and e-Fuels

Previous experience with market research, consulting, policy analysis, operations, marketing, event planning, and/or working at a startup

Fluency in Dutch and additional European languages

Drivers license

Why Brineworks

Work directly with our Head of Strategy and Business Development Lead, 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

Flexible working setup, full-time or part-time alongside your studies, with flexibility around your academic schedule.

Paid internship

Brineworks is an Amsterdam-based climate tech company building 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.