Startup Research Intern (Work From Home)

About the Internship

Join Sankar Group as a Startup Research Intern and collaborate directly with the founder to rigorously evaluate new startup ideas before they are launched. This role involves conducting comprehensive market investigations, competitor analysis, industry research, customer exploration, and feasibility assessments to transform initial concepts into detailed business reports. These analyses guide strategic decisions on whether to proceed with, adjust, or abandon ideas. It is an excellent opportunity for those enthusiastic about startups, entrepreneurship, technology, artificial intelligence, and business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and validate novel startup concepts.
• Perform in-depth market and industry analyses.
• Identify and evaluate competitors and their business approaches.
• Examine market dimensions such as TAM, SAM, and SOM.
• Understand customer pain points and unmet demands.
• Analyze emerging industry trends and future possibilities.
• Review revenue generation models and pricing tactics.
• Conduct SWOT analyses identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
• Assess business viability and scalability potential.
• Produce clear, concise reports with actionable suggestions.
• Detect potential risks, obstacles, and market entry barriers.
• Research startup investment patterns and funding data.
• Gather insights from public data sources including reports, news, surveys, and academic papers.
• Present findings through well-organized PowerPoint slides and documentation.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Research Skills: Secondary and internet market research, competitor and industry analysis, data collection, and fact verification.
• Analytical Skills: Critical thinking, logical reasoning, business analysis, problem-solving, opportunity assessment, market sizing, and trend evaluation.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets, PowerPoint/Google Slides, Word/Google Docs, AI research tools like ChatGPT, basic data visualization, internet research techniques, and a solid understanding of startup ecosystems, business models, go-to-market strategies, revenue streams, customer segmentation, product-market fit, and business validation.
• Communication Skills: Expertise in report writing, business documentation, presentation delivery, attention to detail, structured thinking, and mastery of clear written English.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must be able to work remotely, start between August 7 and September 11, 2026, and commit to a six-month duration. They should possess relevant skills and a keen interest in startup research and entrepreneurship.

Additional Requirements

• Preferably pursuing an MBA or in the final year of BBA, BCom, BTech, BE, or Economics degrees.
• A strong passion for startups and entrepreneurial ventures.
• High curiosity and eagerness to learn.
• Self-starter capable of managing multiple startup ideas concurrently.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with capability to distill complex information into straightforward insights.
• Proactive, motivated, and comfortable collaborating closely with the founder.

Compensation and Benefits

This internship offers a monthly stipend of ₹3,000. Additionally, participants will receive a certificate and a letter of recommendation upon successful completion.

About Sankar Group

Sankar Group is a diverse business ecosystem created by an entrepreneur bringing over 18 years of experience from top e-commerce and telecom companies such as eBay, Amazon, Flipkart, Airtel, and Jio. The group emphasizes innovation across sectors including AI, fintech, clean energy, and real estate, aiming to develop sustainable, scalable, and technology-driven enterprises that address tangible challenges.