General Information
PCI Ventures supports the commercialization of technologies developed by the Penn community through company formation and entrepreneurial endeavors. They engage with Penn faculty, staff and students through programs such as this. They have over 60 active companies in our PCI Ventures portfolio. They are searching for talented individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit that are looking to develop their skills by gaining hands-on experience volunteering within a startup in our portfolio. They welcome undergraduate students, graduate students and postdocs to apply. Prior volunteers have reported great professional growth and personal satisfaction from supporting an early-stage venture and working closely with the CEO and/or Founders.
Their portfolio companies report valuable contributions from volunteers with a variety of backgrounds and skills for tasks such as:
- Market research & strategy
- Business development, commercialization strategy & sales
- Financial modeling
- Marketing, social media, communications
- Coding & web development
- Data management and analytics
- Grant writing support
- Statistical analysis
- FDA regulatory process research and support
- Lab bench activities (nano-particle synthesis and characterization, etc.)
- Mechanical & electrical engineering (prototype development)
Procedure for Application
Applications will be accepted year-round. Your resume will be accessible to PCI Ventures companies and Pennovation Center startups who will reach out to you directly for an interview. If mutual interest for a volunteer opportunity exists, specifics of the engagement (e.g., working hours, length of engagement, responsibilities, deliverables etc.) will be worked out between you and the company CEO directly. Virtual internships are encouraged. For those that require in-person interaction, companies and students must adhere to local, state, university and CDC guidelines regarding social distancing and pandemic protocols to ensure a productive and safe internship experience for all.
Details:
Research Offering Type
Internship, Research Assistant
Location
USA
Undergraduate School
College, Engineering, LPS, Nursing, Wharton
Source
Penn