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Venture Partners at 91¸£ÀûÉç is seeking two technology commercialization interns to join our team for a 6-month part-time paid internship! This is a great opportunity to learn and experience the essence of entrepreneurship: performing early-stage customer discovery. In addition, the internship will further the team’s mission to translate breakthrough research into products that benefit society.Ìý

The technology commercialization interns will review our exciting technologies and select their favorites from the areas of climate, energy & sustainability, quantum & photonics, advanced materials, medical devices and therapeutics. The interns will then take our customer discovery course where they will be guided by our I-Corps instructors through developing aspects of the business model canvas, performing customer discovery, developing a value proposition and understanding the potential product-market fit. The interns will then continue their learning journey in an in-depth training provided by our R2M program. The interns will also work with mentors, case managers, and the I-Corps team to develop partial BMCs for several technologies and will present their findings and deliverables to the team at the end of the program.Ìý

The ultimate goal of the program is to ascertain whether these cutting-edge technologies, developed through millions of dollars of research funding, align with the needs of the market and present an opportunity for a high-growth start-up or a direct sale to a corporate buyer.Ìý

Who We AreÌý

Venture Partners at 91¸£ÀûÉç is a key catalyst for innovation. Venture Partners’ mission is to translate breakthrough inventions from the University to society. We work with university researchers and external business partners to commercialize new products and form new startup companies. 91¸£ÀûÉç is consistently among the top US universities for translating research innovations into new startup companies.Ìý

Venture Partners is part of the Research & Innovation Office (RIO). RIO is the central point for support and advocacy for 91¸£ÀûÉç’s world-class scholarship, creative work, and growing research enterprise.Ìý

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What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Complete the introductory course provided by the I-Corps Hub
• Complete technology through the R2M program
• Perform customer discovery on select inventions and develop a value proposition for each
• Present deliverables to the internal Venture Partners audienceÌý

What We Can OfferÌý

The role will pay $25 per hour for up to 10 hours per week. We are also happy to collaborate to have the internship fulfill academic requirements if possible.Ìý

What You Will Need

A creative and entrepreneurial mindset

• Enthusiasm for learning the needs of early-stage innovations
• Impeccable communication and relational maturity in all interactions with business leaders and potential customers
• Sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural, political and geographical differences, with ability to work well with potential customers and licensees from around the worldÌý

To apply, please submit the following to:

A current resume

A cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications and responsibilities of the position