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Technology Commercialization Internship Opportunities

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Applications are open for Summer 2026!

Before Applying: Please know that we do ask for a resume and a cover letter and encourage all applicants to seek resources on creating these if you do not have them. Please visit the Notre Dame Undergraduate Career Services site for tips.

Current University of Notre Dame students are welcome to apply here.

About the IDEA Center - Technology Commercialization Internships

The overall objective of the Technology Commercialization team internship is to provide a real-world experience for students in technology transfer. The interns will be able to investigate multiple different industries (inside and outside their educational background) while learning about the efforts required to commercialize early-stage technologies and inventions. The interns will work on technologies researched and developed by Notre Dame researchers. Projects can range from novel therapeutics for rare diseases to innovative advances in communication technology to new artificial intelligence methods. This internship will provide a foundational background to students interested in pursuing careers in consulting, commercialization, innovation, and/or entrepreneurship.

Please see the position descriptions below.

  • Application deadline is April 10, 2026, at 11:59 pm EST
  • Expected hours: 40 hours per week
  • Start date: June 1, 2026
  • End Date: August 7, 2026
  • Hourly pay: $16/hour
  • Opportunity to work on cool emerging technologies
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Exceptionally diverse and collaborative environment

Technology Commercialization Analyst

The Technology Commercialization Analyst (TCA) is a position that provides an opportunity for highly motivated STEM students to apply their technical and human insights skills in a business environment. Students filling this critical role within the IDEA Center’s Commercialization team have the opportunity to analyze multiple technologies in the fields of science and engineering. The TCA works on technologies disclosed by university research teams. They evaluate these opportunities through the IDEA Center framework which they learn while in this role. TCAs gain essential knowledge analyzing early-stage technical solutions and performing a competitive analysis. These skill sets make Technology Commercialization Analysts the ideal candidate for consulting and technical product manager roles. The team is composed of talented students from diverse backgrounds, passionate about solving business problems. Questions about the Technology Commercialization Analyst roles may be emailed to MaryBeth Wegner (mwegner2@nd.edu). Apply here.

Operations Intern 

The IDEA Center is seeking a Notre Dame undergrad (Class of ’27–’29) this summer to join us on-site at Innovation Park/IDEA Center for 20 hours per week, during business hours. Exact schedule to be mutually agreed. This person will assist with Innovation Park front desk duties (greeting building tenants and guests), and will also assist the IDEA Center team with projects on an as-needed-and-agreed basis. An example of a current project which this person might be responsible for is migrating data to a new tenant management platform, which will provide a more professional experience to Innovation Park tenants. Apply here.

The IDEA Center Operations Intern will have the following skills and responsibilities.

Desired Skills

  • Professionalism / Work Ethic

  • Teamwork / Collaboration

  • Critical Thinking / Problem Solving

  • Oral/Written Communication

  • Digital Technology

  • Leadership

Responsibilities

  • Work independently and efficiently.

  • Maintain confidentiality, be punctual, communicate changes in work schedule well in advance.

  • Wear appropriate attire that is neat and professional for the work environment.

  • Provide clerical support upon receiving clear and specific instructions and/or follow standardized instructions or procedures for most tasks with or without ongoing supervision. Work on additional projects as assigned.

  • Prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines with successful completion of work.

  • Ability to work inclusively in a diverse setting.

We are hiring for at least the summer (June 1 through August 7), but are able to extend start and end dates for the right candidate; including into the 2026-2027 school year (with option of a modified schedule when classes are in session).

Hiring Manager: Karen Deak

Position reports to: Angela Coar

If you have any questions, please email MaryBeth Wegner.