Student to Start Up Summer 2026 Internship

Discover the skills and mindset to launch your own venture with our hands-on entrepreneurship program. Youll dive into design thinking startup funding intellectual property customer discovery go-to-market strategies and high-impact pitchingthen immediately apply what you learn to your own startup project. Along the way youll sharpen your professional capabilities and gain real-world experience that opens doors to future opportunities.

Students also connect directly with Alaskas entrepreneurial community through inspiring guest lectures led by founders innovators and program leadersexpanding networks and accelerating growth.
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This program is proudly supported by a grant from the Office of Naval Research.

Students to Startups is a summer (May August) based internship program in which University of Alaska students are paired with an Alaska startup company.

The ideal candidate would be a student looking for a summer opportunity to work with an Alaskan Startup company. Students who want to gain valuable experience in the world of startups and innovation are encouraged to apply.

Students will learn about design thinking startup funding intellectual property customer discovery path to market strategies and pitching. Students transition this knowledge into their startups work project while growing their own capacity and capabilities for their future opportunities. Through guest lectures students get to meet other Alaskan entrepreneurs and program leads that assist them growing their network. For students interested in joining the program reach out to us at and copy Michael Martins This program is supported by a grant from the Office of Naval Research.

Applicant must include a cover letter which highlights up to three startup companies which you would like to interview with. A complete list of available startup companies may be found at: Qualifications:

Must be a current University of Alaska student enrolled in 6 credit hours or more in the academic year and have a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Troth Yeddha campus in Fairbanks AK. This is a full-time or part-time non-exempt student position. New hires will be placed on the UA Student Salary ScheduleGrade 02 based on education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

If you have any questions regarding this position please contact Holly Pennington Signers Business Office HR Coordinator at or .

*To be eligible for this position applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

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