Are you ready to save the planet?
We are challenging the fundamental assumption that fuels must come from the ground. Our breakthrough direct air capture technology captures carbon from the atmosphere and produces hydrogen in parallel.
The clock is ticking. What are you waiting for?
Our goals are ambitious. We need people who are inspired and motivated to turn these aspirations into reality; to grow and develop with us.
As a Working Student in Commercial & Business Development, you’ll actively support our business and project development teams in advancing first-of-a-kind climate tech projects—from shaping commercial partnerships to refining project business cases and conducting market research. You’ll gain hands-on experience at the intersection of project management, commercial strategy, and deep tech commercialization, contributing directly to Greenlyte’s mission to scale faster and smarter.
How you'll contribute
Specifically you will…
Support the development and execution of first-of-a-kind (FOAK) project initiatives
Create and maintain project plans, timelines, and overviews of ongoing workstreams and tasks
Prepare and revise presentations, reports, and other internal or external documentation.
Contribute to the drafting of contracts and commercial agreements, such as NDAs, MOUs, and term sheets
Develop, review and adapt business cases for project opportunities.
Conduct market research on technologies, stakeholders, and policy environments
Identify and structure contact persons, reference projects, and potential partners through reference grouping and stakeholder mapping
Your first 12 months in the role: expectations and deliverables
Months 0-3
Get to know our team, workflows, and the fundamentals of our technology, business model, and project development approach
Support day-to-day project coordination by assisting with planning tools, meeting follow-ups, and documentation
Help build internal structures (e.g., slide templates, project tracking tools, contract and contact databases)
Months 3-6 Take on ownership of selected work packages (e.g., market or stakeholder research, contract support, project timelines)
Independently contribute to the preparation of documents for external stakeholders or internal planning
Support deliverable tracking across project workstreams and help ensure documentation is up-to-date and aligned
Months 6-12 Maintain structured overviews of key contacts, partners, and project references
Contribute to the evolution of project business cases, including commercial inputs and updates
Actively participate in cross-functional efforts, such as go-to-market activities, stakeholder engagement, or feasibility planning
About you
Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in business, engineering, economics, political science, or a related field
Genuine interest in climate tech, startups, and the challenge of scaling breakthrough technologies
A curious, structured mindset with the ability to learn quickly and simplify complex topics
Initial experience in consulting, venture capital, startups, or academic research is a plus
Confidence using PowerPoint and/or Notion; basic modeling skills in Excel or Sheets are beneficial
Fluency in English required; German skills are an advantage but not essential
What we offer
20 days vacation plus public holidays to ensure you also have the down time needed to rest and recharge.
The possibility to grow and shape your role.
Working with founders who understand - and invest time in - the importance of building a healthy and sustainable organization.
Open and transparent communication on company development.
Noteworthy points
While this role cannot be done fully remotely, there is considerable flexibility for hybrid setups.
Did you like what you just read? Apply directly and send us your CV. We look forward to hearing from you!
About us
GCT was founded in September 2022 with the ambition to develop a low-cost, robust Direct Air Capture technology that captures CO2 at world-leading energy rates, whilst supplying hydrogen as a by-product. The company’s technology is based on 15 years of research and has been proven at various scales. Since its founding, the company raised 45-million Euros in funding from leading venture capitalists and renowned business angels.
