Business Internship Application

Overview: Synergy Research Labs, Inc. (SRL) is a deep-tech startup pioneering the next generation of high-power electronics. We are the first company to commercialize high-quality native gallium oxide epiWafers alongside high-performance device architectures, addressing a critical global shortage in next-generation electronic materials. Utilizing our proprietary scalable growth process, SRL delivers UWBG materials at unprecedented growth rates and quality to enable ultra-high voltage, energy-efficient, and miniaturized power systems. 

SRL is offering a hands-on Business Internship for students interested in deep-tech commercialization, market research, customer discovery, and startup operations. Interns will work closely with SRL leadership in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment to help evaluate commercial opportunities for next-generation power semiconductor materials and devices. Located in Urbana, Illinois. 

Compensation: SRL’s Business Internship is an unpaid position offered to university students

Learning Opportunities:

  • Deep-tech commercialization and startup strategy  

  • Semiconductor and power electronics market research 

  • Customer discovery and voice-of-customer research  

  • Competitive intelligence and market mapping 

  • Grant, funding, and government program research 

  • Technical-to-business communication 

  • Business development operations and strategic planning 

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with supervised market research across related industries 

  • Organize company, customer, contact, and application research into structured tracking documents 

  • Conduct supervised research on potential customer segments, pilot partners, strategic partners, investors, grant programs, and government funding opportunities 

  • Support preparation of market summaries, competitive research notes, customer discovery briefs, and internal business development materials 

  • Assist with maintaining organized records of research findings, outreach status, and commercial opportunities 

  • Attend business development, commercialization, and technical meetings when appropriate 

  • Present project findings at the conclusion of the internship 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Engineering, Public Policy, or a related discipline

  • Strong written communication, research, and analytical skills

  • Comfortable organizing information in spreadsheets, documents, and presentation materials

  • Ability to learn technical concepts and translate them into clear business language

  • High attention to detail, professional judgment, and ability to work in an ambiguous startup environment

Program Duration:

  • 15-20 hours/week during academic semesters; scheduling is flexible to accommodate coursework

  • 12-16 weeks during semesters, 13-15 weeks during summers

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