Are you ready to save the planet? We are challenging the fundamental assumption that fuels must come from the ground. Our breakthrough direct air capture technology captures carbon from the atmosphere and produces hydrogen in parallel. The clock is ticking. What are you waiting for? Our goals are ambitious. We need people who are inspired and motivated to turn these aspirations into reality; to grow and develop with us. As an Intern in Commercial & Business Development, you’ll be an integral part of our team, contributing directly to the development of first-of-a-kind climate tech projects. From building commercial partnerships and evaluating project business cases to executing market research and stakeholder analysis, you’ll gain first-hand experience at the intersection of strategy, project management, and deep tech commercialization. How you'll contribute Specifically you will… Drive components of first-of-a-kind (FOAK) project initiatives from concept to execution. Own and manage planning tools that track timelines, workstreams, and deliverables. Prepare presentations and internal briefings that inform commercial and strategic decisions. Draft and refine commercial agreements including NDAs, MOUs, and term sheets. Shape project business cases by integrating commercial, technical, and regulatory insights. Conduct market and policy analysis across sectors and geographies relevant to our scaling roadmap Map stakeholders and identify strategic partners, contact leads, and reference projects. Your first 12 months in the role: expectations and deliverables Months 0-3 Get to know our team, workflows, and the fundamentals of our technology, business model, and project development approach Support day-to-day project coordination by assisting with planning tools, meeting follow-ups, and documentation Help build internal structures (e.g., slide templates, project tracking tools, contract and contact databases) Months 3-6 Take on ownership of selected work packages (e.g., market or stakeholder research, contract support, project timelines) Independently contribute to the preparation of documents for external stakeholders or internal planning Support deliverable tracking across project workstreams and help ensure documentation is up-to-date and aligned Months 6-12 Maintain structured overviews of key contacts, partners, and project references Contribute to the evolution of project business cases, including commercial inputs and updates Actively participate in cross-functional efforts, such as go-to-market activities, stakeholder engagement, or feasibility planning About you Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in business, engineering, economics, political science, or a related field Genuine interest in climate tech, startups, and the challenge of scaling breakthrough technologies A curious, structured mindset with the ability to learn quickly and simplify complex topics Initial experience in consulting, venture capital, startups, or academic research is a plus Confidence using PowerPoint and/or Notion ; basic modeling skills in Excel or Sheets are beneficial Fluency in English required; German skills are an advantage but not essential What we offer 20 days vacation plus public holidays to ensure you also have the down time needed to rest and recharge. The possibility to grow and shape your role. Working with founders who understand - and invest time in - the importance of building a healthy and sustainable organization. Open and transparent communication on company development. Noteworthy points While this role cannot be done fully remotely, there is considerable flexibility for hybrid setups. Did you like what you just read? Apply directly and send us your CV. We look forward to hearing from you! About us GCT was founded in September 2022 with the ambition to develop a low-cost, robust Direct Air Capture technology that captures CO2 at world-leading energy rates, whilst supplying hydrogen as a by-product. The company’s technology is based on 15 years of research and has been proven at various scales. Since its founding, the company raised 45-million Euros in funding from leading venture capitalists and renowned business angels.