Arizona Commerce Authority · 2 weeks ago
FY'26 Winter-Spring Internship - Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Phoenix, AZ
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$18/hr - $21/hr
Start in 2026 WinterThe Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is the state's leading economic development organization focused on growing and strengthening Arizona's economy. They are seeking an intern to gain hands-on experience in Innovation and Entrepreneurship while contributing to impactful projects related to venture capital and startups.
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Responsibilities
Actively contribute to projects that align with their areas of academic interest and career aspirations while developing transferable workplace skills
Support the business plan competition, the Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC), and the statewide deal room, DealHaus, to enable angel and venture capital investments
Qualification
Required
Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at an accredited university
Must be able to commit to work onsite (no remote option) for 20–29 hours/week; October 2025 through June 2026
Demonstrated interest in one of the opportunities described below
Proficiency in MS Office Suite; some roles will require advanced skill in Excel and/or PowerPoint
Organized, professional, and eager to learn!
Exceptional communication skills
Strong analytical experience with a bend towards data analysis
Solid understanding of venture capital
Strong passion for startups
Company
Arizona Commerce Authority
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is the leading economic development organization with a streamlined mission to grow.
Founded in 1985
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sandra Watson
President & CEO
Recent News
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