Startup Funding & Grants Research Intern

Sankar Group is hiring a Startup Funding & Grants Research Intern in Delhi, India (on-site). When: Summer 2027, 6 months. Posted November 9, 2026. Applications close December 9, 2026. Checked against the employer's posting on November 12, 2026.

Internship: Startup Funding & Grants Research Company: Sankar Group Department: Founder's Office - Strategy & Growth Location: Delhi NCR Work Model: Hybrid Duration: 6 Months Type: Full-time Internship Sankar Group is looking for a proactive and research-oriented intern to identify and secure funding opportunities for all our existing and upcoming startup ventures.

The candidate will explore government grants, MSME schemes, Startup India benefits, subsidies, incubation programs, accelerators, CSR funds, private grants and other financial assistance opportunities.

Key Responsibilities: 1. Research Central and State Government grants, startup schemes and MSME benefits. 2. Identify funding opportunities through Startup India, SIDBI, incubators, IITs, IIMs and other institutions.

3. Explore grants and funding for AI, SaaS, Solar, Fintech, Agriculture, Manufacturing and other sectors. 4. Check eligibility criteria and prepare funding opportunity reports.

5. Prepare business proposals, application documents and supporting paperwork. 6. Apply for eligible grants and incubation programs after management approval.

7. Coordinate with government departments, incubators and funding organisations. 8. Follow up on applications and maintain a funding tracker with deadlines and status updates.

Required Skills: 1. Excellent internet research and analytical skills. 2. Good English communication and email writing. 3. Knowledge of Excel, Google Sheets and documentation.

4. Interest in startups, government schemes. 5. Strong coordination and follow-up skills. 6. Preferred: BBA, B.Com, MBA, Finance, Economics or Entrepreneurship backgrounds.

Freshers can apply. What We Offer: 1. Direct exposure to multiple startup ventures. 2. Opportunity to work with the Founder's Office. 3. Learn startup funding, government schemes and incubation ecosystems.

4. Opportunity for full-time employment based on performance. Important: This is an execution-oriented role. The intern must actively research, contact relevant organisations, prepare applications and follow up until decisions are received.

Who can apply: Only those candidates can apply who: • are available for full time (in-office) internship • can start the internship between 7th Nov'26 and 12th Dec'26 • are available for duration of 6 months • have relevant skills and interests Stipend: INR₹ 3,000 - 3,001 /month Deadline: 2026-12-09 23:59:59 Other perks: Certificate, Letter of recommendation Skills required: Strategy, Business Research, Valuation and Business Development About Company: Sankar Group - Powering ideas, building futures.

Sankar Group is a multi-vertical business ecosystem founded by an entrepreneur with 18+ years of experience across leading e-commerce and telecom giants like eBay, Amazon, Flipkart, Airtel, and Jio.

With innovation at its core, the group is driving change across AI, fintech, clean energy, and real estate. At Sankar Group, we blend experience with vision to build sustainable, scalable, and tech-driven businesses that solve real-world problems.