New Energy New York Student Startup Experience (Fall 2025)

Are you interested in:

• innovation and entrepreneurship?
• doing research or working with a start-up company?
• starting your own company?
• learning about clean energy and sustainability?

New Energy New York is offering students a paid Startup Experience opportunity, which combines innovation, entrepreneurship, and R&D in clean energy and sustainability.

This experience will allow you to work directly with a start-up company in the clean energy space. You will have the opportunity to learn firsthand about start-up company formation and growth, business model development, marketing, and clean energy R&D.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities will vary by start-up company and your background, but may include:

• Performing basic market research
• Participating in R&D activities
• Preparing materials for marketing
• Participating in company and product marketing efforts
• Assisting in presentation and pitch preparation

QUALIFICATIONS

• Interest in entrepreneurship and business development
• STEM background OR marketing and business development major/skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on a team
• Strong analytical skills
• Must be from a community that is underrepresented in STEM, a first generation student, or have the ability to demonstrate financial need.

Time commitment: will vary on your availability and company projects, but can vary from 5-20 hours per week.

Compensation/Stipend:

$1250 for 12 weeks, 5hr/week of program participation

$2500 for 12 weeks, 10 hrs/week of program participation,

or $5000 for 12 weeks, 20 hrs/week of program participation.

Time commitment and corresponding stipend may be adjusted based on company and student availability.

For more information, see our Frequently Asked Questions page: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g6DLzaTkf_4w_SMagOjXPYRYLx7TtIKU/view?usp=sharing