Intern for a Tennessee Startup!
Internship Program
More than 240 undergraduate and graduate students have participated to date in Tennessee’s startup community via paid seasonal positions. Our interns work at one of our statewide partner Entrepreneur Centers or select high-growth startups located across Tennessee.
Due to the dynamic nature of startups, open positions may include marketing, business development, data science, computer programming, operations, engineering, biology or chemistry lab work, and many more -- so there is a fit for almost any skill set.
Details
- Receive a stipend totaling $7,200 for the 12-14 week program
- Participate in the program from May to August 2022, with flexible start and end dates depending on student schedules and company preferences
- Report directly to a supervisor at the host company or entrepreneur center
- Have access to a mentor(s) or advisor(s) in addition to their assigned supervisor
- Participate in a LaunchTN onboarding event, join professional development events, and have the opportunity to participate in the Summer Summit.
Eligibility
- Currently enrolled as a college student (including in doctoral or master’s programs) or recent graduate (no earlier than December 2021)
- Ability to relocate in Tennessee for the internship term OR work remotely
- Interested in entrepreneurship and working in a flexible, ever-changing environment
- Curious and adaptable
- A strong communicator
- Interested in entrepreneurship and innovation, startups, startup ecosystems, and technology