TechStart Program

U-M Tech Transfer’s TechStart program provides internships to graduate students from various programs including the Business School, Engineering, Medicine, Law, and Information Technologies. The program requires a full-time commitment from mid-May through mid-August.

In this program, approximately one dozen students work in small, multi-disciplinary teams on U-M technology transfer projects, with input from the Tech Transfer staff, faculty inventors and industry mentors. TechStart has its own office space and has committed funding from U-M Tech Transfer and the Business School’s Zell-Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies.

The program is headed by Mark Maynard, U-M Tech Transfer Marketing Manager.

Eligibility

• Degree – Graduate level
• Area of Study – Business Administration, Engineering, Information Science, Law, Life Sciences, Medicine, and others
• International students – Are eligible to work full-time and part-time under immigration rules. Certain paperwork is required.

Desired Qualities

• Interest in entrepreneurship and technology commercialization
• Willingness to share expertise and learn from others

Benefits to Students

• Direct participation in U-M Tech Transfer activities
• Stimulating project assignments in new technology and business operations
• Association with venture and entrepreneur communities of Ann Arbor
• Association with Ann Arbor SPARK
• Real world business development experience
• Excellent, multi-disciplinary learning environment
• Opportunities to meet potential local employers
• Course credits (Students may arrange for credits with their own departments)

Recruiting Process

• To apply for a full-time summer internship, submit your resume to Mark Maynard prior to March 15
• You will be contacted approximately two weeks from that date if an interview is desired.