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Student Internships

Two exciting student internship opportunities in customer discovery and product development.

Entrepreneurial Fellows Program

Are you a passionate and driven student looking for a hands-on experience in the world of entrepreneurship? Entrepreneurship begins with understanding specific needs faced by specific individuals. While new developments may be technologically superior to incumbent technology or enable new markets altogether, early-stage opportunities are resource-constrained and must be efficient in technology development, customer identification, and intellectual property protection in order to make it to the marketplace.

Join us at Michigan Technological University or Northern Michigan University and be part of our dynamic team, where you'll have the chance to make a real impact and shape the future of innovative products!

Program Overview

  • Title: Entrepreneurial Fellow

  • Location: [Marquette/Houghton], Michigan

  • Duration: September 2025 - September 2026 (year-long appointments hiring on a rolling basis)

  • Time commitment: 10 hours/week in the school year, up to 30 hours/week in the summer

Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth customer discovery interviews to uncover valuable insights, identify customer needs, and validate technology value propositions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop prototypes of minimum viable products and refining concepts based on user feedback.
  • Analyze market trends and competition to assist in developing a compelling value proposition and achieving product-market fit.
  • Develop prototype devices/products that address identified customer(s) need(s).

Qualifications

  • Enrolled as a student (undergraduate or graduate) at MTU/NMU.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and empathize with diverse customer and business ecosystem segments.
  • Passion for entrepreneurship, innovation, and the drive to learn and adapt quickly.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Additional Opportunities

Outstanding performers in the program will have the chance to:

  • Lead customer acquisition efforts and further refine the product based on user feedback.
  • Explore the potential to create a startup company, taking ownership of the business and driving its growth.

Join us in this immersive experience and gain valuable insights into customer discovery, product development, and entrepreneurship. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey!

How To Apply

We look forward to seeing your passion and creativity shine! To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience to your contact:

Global Entrepreneur in Residence Program

The Global Entrepreneur in Residence Program for international founders provides an opportunity for graduate students to develop their new venture while working in a part-time paid position. Students scope existing technology opportunities and have a chance to work on their own startups while connecting with resources such as Husky Innovate, as well as local resources such as the MTEC SmartZone.  

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