Intern – Bagasse Pith Valorization

Pakka Limited is driving innovative waste valorization initiatives to transform industrial by-products into sustainable and commercially viable solutions. As part of this journey, we are seeking a passionate and research-oriented intern to contribute to the Bagasse Pith Valorization Project, focused on identifying technologies, validating concepts, and evaluating market opportunities for value-added applications of bagasse pith.

This internship offers an opportunity to work closely with industry experts and gain hands-on exposure to research, technology assessment, product development, pilot trials, and commercialization studies.

• Conduct literature reviews and technology scouting for bagasse pith valorization applications.
  
• Identify and evaluate suitable technology providers, research institutes, startups, and potential collaboration partners.
  
• Support laboratory-scale and pilot-scale trials for shortlisted technologies and products.
  
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental and technical data.
  
• Assist in preparing technical reports, presentations, and project documentation.
  
• Perform market research to identify potential applications, customers, and commercialization opportunities.
  
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners for project-related activities.
  
• Travel, if required, for technology assessments, trials, or partner interactions.
  

The intern will be expected to achieve the following outcomes during the internship:

• Identify potential technologies for bagasse pith valorization.
  
• Assess technical feasibility, scalability, and commercial viability.
  
• Recommend suitable technology providers and strategic partners.
  

• Support successful execution of laboratory and/or pilot-scale trials.
  
• Document trial findings and performance outcomes.
  
• Contribute to product validation and feasibility assessment.
  

• Evaluate potential market opportunities for selected products.
  
• Identify target industries, customer segments, and commercialization pathways.
  
• Develop preliminary business and application recommendations.
  

• B.E./B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering or Production Engineering, OR
  
• M.Sc./Master's Degree in Industrial Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
  

Students in their final year or recent graduates with a strong interest in sustainability, industrial innovation, and product development are encouraged to apply.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
  
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Comfortable communicating and preparing reports in English.
  
• Ability to manage professional email correspondence.
  
• Curiosity for research, technology evaluation, and industrial applications.
  
• Willingness to travel for project-related assignments when required.
  
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  
• Passion for sustainability, circular economy, and waste valorization initiatives.
  

By the end of the internship, the candidate will gain exposure to:

• Waste valorization and circular economy practices.
  
• Technology scouting and evaluation methodologies.
  
• Industrial research and pilot-scale experimentation.
  
• Sustainability-driven product development.
  
• Market assessment and commercialization strategies.
  
• Cross-functional project execution within a manufacturing environment.
  

Join us in transforming agricultural waste into sustainable value-added solutions and contributing to a cleaner planet.