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About the role
The Engine is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Intern for a six-month temporary position supporting the execution and management of strategic partnerships across our Tough Tech ecosystem. Reporting to the Director of Partnerships , this role will work closely with corporate partners, investors, founders, and internal teams to translate relationships into tangible opportunities for The Engine's community of approximately 140 companies.
What they're looking for
- We recognize that strong candidates may come from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical curiosity, business judgment, relationship-building skills, and strong execution
- Bachelor's degree required, recent graduates, graduate students, or MBA candidates are encouraged to apply
- Academic or professional background in engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, materials science, climate or energy, another physical or life science discipline, business, or a related field
- Strong interest in emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, commercialization, venture capital, corporate innovation, or the startup ecosystem
- Ability to quickly understand complex scientific or technical concepts and communicate their commercial relevance to nontechnical audiences
- Strong interpersonal skills and comfort engaging with founders, investors, corporate executives, technical experts, and other external stakeholders
More about this role
The Engine supports Tough Tech founders working to solve the world’s most pressing challenges in climate, health, and advanced systems. We do this through powerful founder programs, access to shared infrastructure and labs, and by convening a national network of corporate partners, investors, universities, experts, and other organizations committed to helping breakthrough technologies reach the world.
The Engine's community includes approximately 160 companies developing science- and engineering-based technologies across areas including energy, advanced materials, biotechnology, manufacturing, computing, robotics, and other advanced systems.
The Engine is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Intern for a six-month temporary position supporting the execution and management of strategic partnerships across our Tough Tech ecosystem.
Reporting to the Director of Partnerships , this role will work closely with corporate partners, investors, founders, and internal teams to translate relationships into tangible opportunities for The Engine's community of approximately 140 companies.
The Associate will help identify and execute opportunities that connect founders with prospective customers...
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