OTC InnovAItion Insights Intern

Purdue Research Foundation; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Purdue Research Foundation’s OTC InnovAItion Insights Internship supports evaluating new technology disclosures, organizing information, and promoting Purdue innovations through AI-driven tools and standardized reports.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, structured processes, and clear written communication while contributing to licensing outreach and marketing materials, with in-office presence at West Lafayette.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Experience using AI tools for research, writing, analysis.
• Detail-oriented with ability to follow structured processes.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Willing to be in the West Lafayette office at least 1 day per week.

Responsibilities

• Run disclosures through AI evaluation agents and input into internal system.
• Format and export reports into standardized Word templates.
• Upload finalized reports into internal database (SharePoint/OneDrive).
• Create marketing slide decks (1-pagers, pitch decks) from agent outputs.
• Quality check AI outputs for clarity and completeness.
• Create and upload AI-generated images for technology listings on the website.
• Update listings as technologies progress (patents, TRL, commercialization stage).
• Assist Licensing Associates with outreach lists, LinkedIn research, and emails.
• Tailor technology summaries/FAQs for specific companies or industries.
• Compile competitor product/activity lists using agent tools.
• Contribute to commercialization insights and prioritization discussions.
• Perform website administration tasks: uploading AI-generated images.

Skills

Attention to detail

Structured processes

Science curiosity

Written communication

Self-starter

Commitment 1–2 years

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

SharePoint

OneDrive

Job description

OTC InnovAItion Insights Intern

Department: Office of Technology Commercialization

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Purdue Research Foundation

Compensation: $16.00 / hour

Description

As part of Purdue Innovates, the Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) at Purdue Research Foundation manages the evaluation, protection, and marketing of innovations developed by Purdue University researchers. Each year, OTC receives hundreds of new technology disclosures that require careful assessment before they can be positioned for licensing or industry engagement.

As an InnovAItion Insights Intern, you will play a key role in this process by supporting the evaluation, organization, and promotion of early‑stage technologies. This internship combines structured analysis with creative communication: from running disclosures through AI‑driven assessment tools and preparing standardized reports, to maintaining and updating our public‑facing licensing website that showcases Purdue’s technology portfolio.

This position is well‑suited for students who are detail‑oriented, curious about emerging innovations, and eager to gain hands‑on experience at the intersection of research, business strategy, and technology commercialization.

This position is located in West Lafayette, Indiana and is expected to be in the office at least 1 day/week.

Responsibilities

• Run Technologies Through AI Agents: Input new and existing disclosures into our internal evaluation agents.
• Format & Export Reports: Copy and paste outputs into standardized Word templates, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Database Uploads: Save and upload finalized reports into our internal database (SharePoint/OneDrive).
• Slide Deck Creation: Generate marketing slide decks (1-pagers, pitch decks) based on agent outputs.
• Quality Check: Review AI outputs for clarity and completeness before finalizing documents.
• Create and upload AI‑generated images for our technologies to the website.
• Update existing listings as technologies progress (patent status, TRL, commercialization stage).
• Support Licensing Associates: Assist with company outreach lists, LinkedIn research, and email preparation.
• Tailored Marketing Materials: Help adapt technology summaries/FAQs for specific companies or industries.
• Competitive Benchmarking Support: Compile short lists of competitor products or market activity using agent tools.
• Commercialization Insights: Contribute to prioritization discussions by flagging notable technologies or patterns in the pipeline.
• Perform website administration tasks: uploading of AI‑generated images for our technologies.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes.
• Curiosity about science, technology, and business applications.
• Comfort with learning new software platforms (our internal copilot agents).
• Strong written communication skills for formatting and editing outputs.
• Self‑starter mindset; ability to manage repetitive tasks while maintaining quality.
• Commitment to remain in the role for at least 1 year (ideally 2) to ensure continuity and skill development.

Required Education & Experience

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• Prior experience using AI tools for research, writing, analysis, etc.