Commercialization Fellows

Hands-on experience with early stage technology startups

Are you a student that wants to get hands-on experience with an early-stage science and technology company that is preparing a proposal with the Science Venture Studio? This internship will allow you to bring tangible value and expertise on commercialization, market research, and customer discovery to a company as well as give you real time experience working with a science and technology company at it’s riskiest stage of development

Individualized support for early stage startups

Companies that are being supported in proposal writing from the Science Venture Studio will receive individualized support in market research, go-to market strategies, and customer discovery.

Past Commercialization Fellows

Ashley Fernandez

I wanted to be a commercialization fellow because I like the fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, and how important creativity and innovation mindset are in startups. I’m very excited to work with my assigned company and help them grow and thrive by contributing to a successful proposal for federal funding.

Alexa Dalluge

As an SVS Commercialization Fellow, I have the opportunity to connect and collaborate with budding entrepreneurs and offer support to bring their technology to the market.

Julia Davis

After working with 2 startups through the Venture Intern Program, I was eager to work with a startup once again. Through the Commercialization Fellows program, I hope to add lots of value to the startup I am working with and learn more about SBIR and STTR proposals.

Learn More.

If you want to learn more about the Commercialization Fellows program and how to get involved email Katie Thompson at katie.thompson@winrock.org.