Climate Tech Innovation Intern / MSc Thesis Opportunity – Shape the Future of CO₂ Technologies

Explore breakthrough CO₂ processing technologies and help define the next generation of carbon logistics.

About DecarbonICE

DecarbonICE is a Danish climate technology startup on a mission to transform how captured CO₂ is transported and handled. As Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) scales globally, efficient logistics will become a critical part of the value chain. We are developing innovative, container-based solutions that make CO₂ transport safe, flexible, and cost-effective by using standard shipping containers and existing logistics infrastructure.

At the same time, we are exploring new technologies that can further optimize the CO₂ value chain - from advanced cooling and solidification processes to smarter system integration and logistics. By combining engineering, innovation, and close collaboration with industry, DecarbonICE aims to become a leading technology provider for next-generation CO₂ logistics.

We’re looking for a curious engineering student to help investigate whether this technology could become an important future business area for DecarbonICE.

Your Opportunity

This position can be structured as:

• Internship

• MSc Thesis in collaboration with your university

• A combination of both

You’ll work directly with the founders and contribute to defining the technical direction of an entirely new technology platform.

This is a research-oriented role with strong links to industrial application.

What You’ll Work On

Possible project activities include:

• Reviewing the latest research on CO₂ desublimation

• Comparing desublimation with conventional dry ice production

• Evaluating thermodynamic performance and energy efficiency

• Investigating heat exchanger technologies

• Supporting technical dialogue with industrial partners

• Identifying commercial applications and market opportunities

• Preparing technology assessments and recommendations

• Contributing to future R&D projects and funding applications

The exact project can be adapted to your academic interests and thesis requirements.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for master students within:

• Chemical Engineering

• Process Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Energy Engineering

• Refrigeration Engineering

• Applied Physics

• or related disciplines

You enjoy combining scientific research with practical engineering and are motivated by solving real industrial challenges.

Why Join DecarbonICE?

This isn’t a traditional internship.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Investigate a technology with genuine commercial potential

• Work directly with company founders

• Interact with leading industrial companies

• Help define future product opportunities

• Shape an MSc thesis around an emerging technology

• Contribute to future innovation projects and funding applications

• Be part of building a climate-tech startup from an early stage

Your work could help define one of DecarbonICE’s future technology platforms.

Practical Information

Location: Copenhagen Duration: Flexible (typically 4–6 months) Start: Autumn 2026 (or by agreement)