The Oregon UAS Accelerator works with startups building in technically complex and rapidly evolving sectors. The internship program creates opportunities for students to gain real-world exposure to company building, emerging technologies, and the practical demands of commercialization in UAS, robotics, autonomy, and related fields.

Rather than offering a purely academic experience, the program is intended to connect participants with the work of early-stage companies solving real technical and market challenges.

Internship experiences may vary depending on the startups involved, the intern’s background, and the needs of the program at a given time.

• Technical research, prototyping support, and product development assistance.
• Market research, customer discovery, and competitive analysis.
• Business development, partnership support, and commercialization projects.
• Marketing, communications, content, and brand support.
• Operational, program, and ecosystem-related projects that help startups move forward.

The program is intended for motivated students and emerging professionals who are interested in innovation, entrepreneurship, and the future of unmanned systems and autonomous technologies. Relevant backgrounds may include engineering, computer science, robotics, business, marketing, communications, research, or related disciplines.

The strongest applicants are curious, reliable, adaptable, and excited to contribute in environments where learning and initiative matter.

• Exposure to startups building in UAS, robotics, autonomy, and adjacent sectors.
• Hands-on experience supporting real companies and innovation projects.
• Insight into entrepreneurship, commercialization, and early-stage company growth.
• Opportunities to learn from founders, mentors, and ecosystem partners.
• A stronger understanding of how advanced technologies move toward real-world use.