Internship

Spring 2025 Program Co-op

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The Engine

The Engine

51-200 employees

Venture capital for Tough Tech startups

Venture Capital
Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy
Biotechnology

Cambridge, MA, USA

Hybrid position in Cambridge, MA.

Category
Strategy Development
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Motivated by The Engine’s mission to enable Tough Tech innovators to create world-changing companies
  • Experience in community building & programming in a fast-paced environment for entrepreneurship and/or Tough Tech
  • Completion of 1 previous co-op or internship
  • Experience working with CRMs and Pitchbook is a plus but not required
  • Experience working with InDesign and Photoshop is a plus but not required
  • Interest in Network Engagement, and/or Founder Support Functions
  • Interest or experience in one of our areas of support is a plus: Climate Change, Human Health, or Advanced Systems & Infrastructure
Responsibilities
  • Assist in the delivery of high-value founder, network, and strategic programming. This could include helping plan events through writing briefing documents, designing workshop materials, and compiling content from key internal stakeholders.
  • Conduct research and compile information about key stakeholders (such as The Engine’s partners, Boston based Tough Tech researchers/PIs, our companies, and more) to improve our programming, network maintenance, and ecosystem growth.
  • Help plan, write, and produce resources for information sharing within the Tough Tech ecosystem and the NSF Engines network.
  • Assist The Engine’s marketing and content efforts including PR, social media, and written content.
  • Assist with collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data.

Engine.xyz focuses on helping Tough Tech companies, which are those developing breakthrough technologies that can significantly impact the world. The company provides essential support to founders by offering long-term capital, expertise, connections, and access to specialized labs and equipment. Engine.xyz operates in the venture capital sector, specifically targeting early-stage companies that often lack sufficient funding and resources. Unlike many other venture capital firms, Engine.xyz is dedicated to nurturing these underfunded sectors, such as advanced materials, energy, robotics, and biotechnology. The goal is to invest in these innovative startups and assist them in growing, ultimately profiting from equity stakes and successful exits.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$589.5M

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Founded

2016

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The Engine's collaboration with the National Science Foundation and Waymaker Group brings substantial funding and support, fostering a robust innovation ecosystem.
  • Deep tech founders benefit from The Engine's specialized infrastructure and resources, which are crucial for scaling complex technologies.
  • The Engine's strategic partnerships and funding initiatives, such as the $9.5 million NSF investment, provide startups with a strong financial and operational foundation.

What critics are saying

  • The specialized focus on deep tech may limit The Engine's appeal to a broader range of startups, potentially narrowing its market.
  • Longer timelines for deep tech development could delay returns on investment, posing financial risks.

What makes The Engine unique

  • The Engine Accelerator focuses on deep tech startups, providing specialized resources like lab benches and large equipment, unlike general co-working spaces.
  • Their emphasis on 'patient resources and patient capital' aligns with the longer timelines required for deep tech innovation, setting them apart from accelerators with shorter-term focuses.
  • Partnerships with institutions like MIT and the National Science Foundation enhance The Engine's credibility and access to significant funding and resources.

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Benefits

A mission-driven work environment and team, and the opportunity to work with world-class Tough Tech founders

Competitive compensation based on experience

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k matching