Grant Application Writer Intern

Role Summary

We are looking for a Grant Application Writer Intern to support an AI Venture Studio developing and validating multiple software-first MVP projects across emerging technology sectors.

This is an ideation- and project-prototyping-focused role , where you will help identify relevant public funding opportunities and develop compelling grant applications to support the development, validation, and commercialization of early-stage AI ventures.

Responsibilities

• Research US federal, state, and other relevant grant funding opportunities.
• Identify grants aligned with AI, SaaS, etc.
• Analyze eligibility requirements, funding priorities, deadlines, and application criteria.
• Support the preparation of grant proposals, project descriptions, work plans, budgets, and impact statements.
• Translate early-stage MVP concepts into clear, fundable project narratives.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of relevant funding opportunities.
• Collaborate with product, technology, and venture-building teams.

Requirements

• Strong written communication and research skills.
• Interest in AI, startups, venture building, innovation, and public funding .
• Ability to understand technical concepts and translate them into clear business/project narratives.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with US government grants (e.g., SBIR/STTR ) is a plus, but not required.
• Students, recent graduates, and early-career candidates are welcome.
• Hands-on experience with AI venture building and MVP development .
• Exposure to US grant programs and innovation funding.
• Experience developing funding strategies for early-stage technology ventures.
• Direct exposure to startup ideation, commercialization, and venture creation.
• Important: This is an unpaid internship opportunity , with no academic credit or financial compensation . Candidates must be located in the United States .