EU Grants Outreach & Partnerships Intern - Internship

Job Title: EU Grants Outreach & Partnerships Intern - Internship

Location: Bali, Indonesia (On-site only)

Compensation: Unpaid Internship (with potential for full-time transition)

Role Overview

Join Zero-X in Bali to be part of our global expansion in commercial execution, EU funding, and deep-tech R&D. To accelerate the EU grant process, we need someone who can manage our outreach efforts and build a network of consortium partners. This role is critical in increasing funding velocity. This role offers significant international exposure, working with a diverse team on projects with a global footprint. This is an unpaid internship with the potential for a full-time role based on performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactive outreach to potential consortium partners
• Maintain the funding pipeline and track relevant calls
• Drive partner onboarding and MoUs
• Ensure speed from opportunity identification to submission
• Identify and contact potential partners for EU grants
• Track open funding calls and coordinate submissions
• Ensure efficient partner onboarding

Role-relevant Skills

• Stakeholder communication: Build trust with research institutions, SMEs, corporates, and public bodies across countries and cultures.
• Relationship building: Develop and maintain long-term partnerships beyond a single grant call.
• Persuasion & negotiation: Align different partner interests into a coherent, fundable consortium.
• Strategic thinking: Identify which calls, partners, and projects are worth pursuing.
• Coordination & ownership: Drive multiple partners, inputs, and deadlines without formal authority.
• Attention to detail under pressure: Maintain accuracy and compliance while working against hard submission deadlines.
• Resilience & follow-through: Handle rejections, delays, and slow responses without losing momentum.

What We’re Looking For

• Can-do Attitude: You have a proactive mindset and an entrepreneurial spirit. You are self-driven and can thrive in fast-paced work environments.
• Ambitious: You are highly adaptive and curious, and motivated to learn new skills.
• AI Tech-savvy: You have prior experience in leveraging AI to accelerate workflows.
• Collaborative: You are able to work both independently and in a team.
• International: You have a global mindset and can work in a diverse team.

What We Offer

This internship provides direct exposure to a fast-paced, high-growth environment where you can make a tangible impact. You will gain invaluable international experience, build a global network, and develop skills that are critical for a career in the tech and sustainability sectors. Our team provides support in settling into Bali, and you will be part of a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and innovators.

Important Note: This is an unpaid internship for a duration of 4-6 months. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Bali, Indonesia. We do not cover accommodation, food, visa, or flights. A successful internship maylead to a full-time role based on performance.

Relocation: Mandatory relocation to Bali, Indonesia. No remote options available.

Start Date: ASAP