Internships

What is Tech Transfer?

Tech transfer changes the world by bringing technologies to the marketplace. This can also be referred to as research commercialization. Through management, licensing, new venture creation, and economic development, we help to foster global innovation and success.

How will this help my future career?

– Real-World Experience – Access to Mentors and Business Professionals – Hands-on Training working with real clients – Resume Review and Interview Techniques – Cultivating Practical Skills for your future career

What makes a successful ORC intern?

– Enthusiasm & willingness to take on new challenges – Interest in tech transfer and business/marketing – Ability to learn quickly about diverse technologies and work independently – Written communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail – Relevant background in scientific/technical field(s)

What kinds of internships may be available?

– Licensing Internships – Communications Marketing Internships – New Ventures Internships – Finance & Operations Internships – MySQL Internships

Meet Past ORC Interns

Open to anyone within the NC State family (including undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and employees of all kinds), SEC assists NC State innovators with:

• obtaining real voice of customer and market feedback to validate the idea,
• funding the professional development of a prototype,
• launching a startup around the technology, and
• connecting that startup with the VC and entrepreneurial community

Five Year Metrics

* Preliminary FY21 numbers. Final figures will be available in August.