Penn State's Department of Biomedical Engineering is seeking a graduate student to help translate scientific innovation into real-world impact for a spin-off company called TalkingSick, funded by NSF I-Corps.
Requirements
- Strong communication and analytical skills
- Interest in innovation-driven entrepreneurship
- Ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams (science + business)
Responsibilities
- Conduct structured interviews with stakeholders across healthcare, wearable tech, and senior care industries.
- Analyze interview findings to map market needs, identify key pain points, and define potential early adopters.
- Assist in refining value propositions and customer segments within the Business Model Canvas framework.
- Support competitive landscape assessments and synthesize insights into strategic recommendations.
- Help prepare presentation materials for weekly NSF I-Corps cohort sessions.
Other
- Applicants must be currently or recently enrolled in the Smeal College of Business
- Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
