Startup & Tech Commercialization Fellow

University of Maine; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maine is recruiting recent graduates for a one-year entrepreneurial program to accelerate the commercialization of innovations. Fellows will be coached and mentored to advance business plans and technology milestones, and develop a funding strategy including grant and investment proposals.

Fellows will be directly involved in technical development and business relationships, with a typical hiring salary up to $60,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant education or engineering discipline or in entrepreneurship.
• Be within three years of having completed degree.
• An interest in commercialization and entrepreneurship with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a funding strategy for the innovation.
• Write grant and investment proposals.
• Be directly involved in technical development and business relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree or PhD in engineering/entrepreneurship

Job description

The University of Maine is recruiting recent graduates for a one-year entrepreneurial program to accelerate the commercialization of innovations. Fellows will be coached and mentored to advance business plans and technology milestones, and develop a funding strategy including grant and investment proposals.

Fellows will be directly involved in technical development and business relationships, with a typical hiring salary up to $60,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.