Anderson Center
Startup Internships
Knoxville is a startup destination, and these businesses play a crucial role in economic growth. From creating new jobs and attracting investments to boosting competition, sparking innovation and bringing fresh ideas to life with new products and services, startups are essential to the local economy.
Current Students
Working with a startup is an excellent opportunity to gain internship credit!
Experience the dynamic world of startups and gain firsthand knowledge of what it takes to launch and grow a business. Immerse yourself in an environment fueled by innovation, creativity and rapid growth while gaining hands-on experience across various departments. Collaborate directly with the founding team, owners and visionaries who built the company.
Whether you’re a data expert, management specialist, tech enthusiast, marketing guru, or finance pro, startups are seeking your unique skills and fresh perspective. All majors and degree levels are welcome.
If you’re interested in interning for a startup, check out the current internships available on Handshake.
“As a Techstars intern, I worked with multiple startups in a variety of industries. Everything I did had a meaningful impact on a business that was just getting started. My feedback and input were always welcomed, the team was always open to collaboration and I got to be a part of something new and exciting.”
-Elijah Raffel (‘25), Computer Engineering Major
Working on your own startup?
You could be eligible for internship credit. Check with your campus department or contact the Anderson Center for guidance.
Startups
Are you a startup looking for exceptional talent? Ready to bring aboard a promising student or soon-to-be graduate to expand your team’s talent? Share your internship opportunity with Robyn Geron today!