Technology Commercialization & Industry Engagement (TPO) ASPIRE Summer Intern

Savannah River National Laboratory • Aiken, SC

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About The Position

Turn Breakthrough Science in to Real-World Impact The Technology Partnerships Office (TPO) at Savannah River National Laboratory is looking for a driven, curious, and self-directed intern to help move cutting-edge energy technologies out of the lab and into the market. This is not a passive research role. You will be on the front lines of commercialization – working directly with new technologies, identifying companies that could use them, and initiating real conversations with potential partners. If you’re interested in the intersection of technology, business, and AI-enabled workflows, this role is designed to give you hands-on experience doing all three.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate student (business, engineering, science, or similar)
• Comfortable operating in both technical and business conversations
• Self-starter who can take direction and run with it
• Interest in partner engagement, commercialization, or business development
• Familiarity with AI tools and curiosity about building workflows with them
• Strong communication skills—you’ll be reaching out to real companies
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Salesforce or CRM tools
• Background in energy, manufacturing, or applied science
• Any exposure to sales, outreach, or customer-facing roles

Responsibilities

• Take a portfolio of SRNL patented technologies and use an in-house AI tool to figure out who in industry should care—and why
• Identify companies, reach out, and serve as the first point of contact for potential partners
• Use an in-house AI tool to rapidly generate clear, compelling tech briefs and market insights
• Help design and run targeted outreach campaigns using Salesforce
• Work alongside commercialization leaders to shape go-to-market strategies for selected technologies
• Build repeatable workflows that combine AI + market data + CRM tools into a scalable engagement engine

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees