Commercialization and Business Development Intern (2026)

Compensation: $21.25 per hour ($10,200 for 12 weeks for summer)

Type: Full-time or Part-time

Position Description

RenewCO₂ is revolutionizing chemical and fuel production from carbon dioxide emissions with our Electrocatalytic Carbon Utilization Technology (eCUT) that is low-cost, energy-efficient, and carbon-negative. We enable companies to meet emission reduction targets while producing sustainable materials at a profit.

We are inviting applications for a Commercialization and Business Development internship. This position sits at the intersection of business development, market strategy, and project finance. You'll work directly with RenewCO₂'s leadership team on real commercial challenges as we scale our technology from pilot to deployment. The work is hands-on and high-impact.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct customer discovery calls with potential offtakers, distributors, and industry partners to map market needs and inform our go-to-market strategy.
• Support the development of project site economics models, including feedstock costs, product pricing strategy, tax incentive modeling, and revenue projections for potential deployment sites.
• Assist in building project-level financial models and investment cases used in partner conversations and fundraising.
• Help synthesize findings into clear memos, slides, and analysis that feed directly into commercial strategy decisions.

What We're Looking For:

• MBA student or advanced undergraduate with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Coursework or experience in finance, accounting, or economics; familiarity with energy, chemicals, or sustainability sectors is a plus.
• Comfortable with financial modeling (Excel/Google Sheets) and synthesizing qualitative insights from conversations.
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-moving, unstructured environment.

Application

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit the following documents:

• Resumé (1 Page)
• Unofficial or official transcript
• Diversity statement about how your experiences have contributed to your personal and professional growth
• Recommendation letter

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, RenewCO₂ is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, we encourage minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. RenewCO₂ considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $21 - $2,026