Founders Associate – Grants & Defence Opportunities - Internship (WFH)

About the internship:Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Identify government grants, startup funding schemes, defence innovation challenges, and strategic opportunities across India and the UK; assess eligibility and maintain a structured pipeline tracker.

2. Develop pitch decks, grant applications, persuasive proposals, budgets, and supporting documentation in coordination with the founders.

3. Research defence ecosystem opportunities, conduct competitor analysis, and prepare concise opportunity briefs and competitor battle cards.

4. Track application deadlines, coordinate follow-ups, maintain execution trackers, and ensure high-quality, timely submissions.

5. Support the founders directly in strategic research, business development, stakeholder communication, and execution of key company priorities.

6. Earn a success-based commission of 2% on the net amount of grants successfully received by Ortus India or Ortus UK through opportunities sourced or applications supported by you. The commission is payable only after funds are received and will be governed by a written agreement.Who can apply:Only those candidates can apply who:are available for the work from home job/internshipcan start the work from home job/internship between 14th Oct'26 and 18th Nov'26are available for duration of 3 monthshave relevant skills and interests* Women wanting to start/restart their career can also apply.Stipend:INR₹ 1,000 - 2,500 /monthDeadline:[hidden]:59:59Other perks:Certificate, Letter of recommendation, Flexible work hoursSkills required:Content Writing, Market Analysis, Operations, Critical thinking, MS-Excel, Problem Solving, Interpersonal skills, Research and Analytics, Market research and Effective CommunicationOther Requirements:1. Candidates with strong research, business writing, analytical thinking, and presentation skills are preferred.2. Candidates interested in entrepreneurship, government grants, public-sector consulting, and the Indian defence ecosystem are encouraged to apply.3. Final-year students, recent graduates, and early-career candidates with high ownership, excellent organisational skills, and full-time availability for 6 months are preferred.About Company:Ortus Innovation is a deep-tech AI company. We transform complex, multi-source information into intelligence that enables faster, better decisions in high-risk environments. The name Ortus means new beginnings, and that's exactly what we represent: a shift away from siloed, imported, black-box systems toward indigenous, secure-by-design, built specifically for India's internal security ecosystem. Our systems are adaptive, explainable, and human-in-command, so the decision-makers get clarity before engagement, not after damage.

Responsibilities

Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Identify government grants, startup funding schemes, defence innovation challenges, and strategic opportunities across India and the UK; assess eligibility and maintain a structured pipeline tracker.

2. Develop pitch decks, grant applications, persuasive proposals, budgets, and supporting documentation in coordination with the founders.

3. Research defence ecosystem opportunities, conduct competitor analysis, and prepare concise opportunity briefs and competitor battle cards.

4. Track application deadlines, coordinate follow-ups, maintain execution trackers, and ensure high-quality, timely submissions.

5. Support the founders directly in strategic research, business development, stakeholder communication, and execution of key company priorities.

6. Earn a success-based commission of 2% on the net amount of grants successfully received by Ortus India or Ortus UK through opportunities sourced or applications supported by you. The commission is payable only after funds are received and will be governed by a written agreement.