Founder’s Office - Internship

About the internship:IG Defence is an Indian defence-technology company developing indigenous unmanned systems, autonomous platforms, precision-strike technologies, and advanced counter-drone solutions. The company is building next-generation defence capabilities for India and the world.

We are looking for a highly driven Founder's Office Intern to work directly with the Founder & CEO on strategic initiatives, business execution, leadership coordination, and organisational growth.

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

A. CEO's Office and Strategic Execution

1. Work directly with the Founder & CEO on high-priority business initiatives.

2. Track strategic decisions, action items, deadlines, and deliverables across departments.

3. Prepare meeting briefs, executive summaries, presentations, and decision notes.

4. Coordinate with senior leadership to ensure timely execution of the CEO's priorities.

B. Business Strategy and Research

1. Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and industry intelligence.

2. Research defence technology, emerging technologies, government initiatives, and business opportunities.

3. Develop structured reports and data-backed recommendations to support strategic decisions.

4. Support new business initiatives, market expansion, and strategic partnerships.

C. Business Operations and Project Management

1. Monitor cross-functional projects and maintain execution trackers.

2. Identify operational bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.

3. Assist in developing SOPs, dashboards, review formats, and management reports.

4. Follow up with stakeholders to ensure accountability and timely completion of tasks.

D. Investor Relations and Strategic Partnerships

1. Assist in preparing investor presentations, business proposals, and partnership documents.

2. Research potential investors, strategic partners, and industry stakeholders.

3. Support fundraising activities, leadership meetings, industry events, and institutional engagements.

E. Leadership Communication and Special Projects

1. Prepare briefing notes, speeches, talking points, and executive communications.

2. Support priority assignments involving business development, hiring, operations, and organisational strategy.

3. Handle sensitive information with the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion.Who can apply:Only those candidates can apply who:are available for full time (in-office) internshipcan start the internship between 13th Oct'26 and 17th Nov'26are available for duration of 6 monthshave relevant skills and interestsStipend:INR₹ 20,000 - 30,000 /monthDeadline:[hidden]:59:59Other perks:Certificate, Letter of recommendation, Informal dress code, Free snacks & beveragesSkills required:MS-PowerPoint, Operations, Report Writing, Business Analysis, Financial Analysis, Resource Management, Interpersonal skills, Research and Analytics and Financial ReportingOther Requirements:Candidates should demonstrate:1. Exceptional ownership: Takes responsibility for outcomes rather than merely completing assigned tasks.2. Structured thinking: Can break complex problems into clear, actionable steps.3. Strong communication: Excellent written and verbal English skills, including the ability to prepare professional presentations.4. Analytical ability: Comfortable with research, Excel/Google Sheets, data interpretation, and business analysis.5. Execution mindset: Follows through on commitments and ensures tasks reach completion.6. Adaptability: Comfortable tackling unfamiliar problems in a fast-paced environment.7. Professional discretion: Understands the importance of confidentiality when working directly with the CEO.Eligibility and Preferred Background:1. Final-year students or recent graduates from Engineering, Management, Economics, Commerce, or related disciplines.2. MBA candidates and graduates from reputed institutions are encouraged to apply.3. Prior experience in a startup, consulting, business strategy, entrepreneurship, or a CEO’s office is an advantage.4. Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel/Google Sheets, and AI productivity tools is preferred.5. Candidates with entrepreneurial experience, case competition exposure, or a demonstrated record of taking initiative will be preferred.6. Academic credentials matter, but demonstrated ability to think, communicate, and execute matters more.About Company:IG Drones is supported by the Government of India and the state governments of Gujarat and Odisha. With the corporate office at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and zonal offices at Delhi, Mumbai, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Bangalore, IG Drones is delivering global cutting-edge technology solutions for localized needs with utmost efficiency and industry standards. With years of expertise in delivering industry-specific solutions, IG Drones has setup many benchmarks in the state of the art technology solutions in infrastructure, power, railway, road, oil and gas, smart city planning, good governance, etc. With data-driven decision-making solutions, IG Drones has proved itself as a reliable technological partner for 3 different state governments, Indian Railways, Power Grid Corporation, Adani Group, Aditya Birla Group, Reliance Group, Edelweiss Group, HCL Foundation, World Bank projects, etc.Additional information:What You Will Gain:

1. Direct exposure to the Founder & CEO and senior leadership.

2. First-hand understanding of how a defence-technology company is built and scaled.

3. Experience in strategic decision-making, business operations, fundraising, and partnerships.

4. Opportunities to work on high-impact projects with measurable business outcomes.

5. A performance-based opportunity for a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO), subject to business requirements.

Responsibilities

IG Defence is an Indian defence-technology company developing indigenous unmanned systems, autonomous platforms, precision-strike technologies, and advanced counter-drone solutions. The company is building next-generation defence capabilities for India and the world.

We are looking for a highly driven Founder's Office Intern to work directly with the Founder & CEO on strategic initiatives, business execution, leadership coordination, and organisational growth.

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

A. CEO's Office and Strategic Execution

1. Work directly with the Founder & CEO on high-priority business initiatives.

2. Track strategic decisions, action items, deadlines, and deliverables across departments.

3. Prepare meeting briefs, executive summaries, presentations, and decision notes.

4. Coordinate with senior leadership to ensure timely execution of the CEO's priorities.

B. Business Strategy and Research

1. Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and industry intelligence.

2. Research defence technology, emerging technologies, government initiatives, and business opportunities.

3. Develop structured reports and data-backed recommendations to support strategic decisions.

4. Support new business initiatives, market expansion, and strategic partnerships.

C. Business Operations and Project Management

1. Monitor cross-functional projects and maintain execution trackers.

2. Identify operational bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.

3. Assist in developing SOPs, dashboards, review formats, and management reports.

4. Follow up with stakeholders to ensure accountability and timely completion of tasks.

D. Investor Relations and Strategic Partnerships

1. Assist in preparing investor presentations, business proposals, and partnership documents.

2. Research potential investors, strategic partners, and industry stakeholders.

3. Support fundraising activities, leadership meetings, industry events, and institutional engagements.

E. Leadership Communication and Special Projects

1. Prepare briefing notes, speeches, talking points, and executive communications.

2. Support priority assignments involving business development, hiring, operations, and organisational strategy.

3. Handle sensitive information with the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion.