The Engine
The Engine is seeking a Partnerships & Philanthropy Associate to support the Directors of Partnerships and Philanthropy in managing strategic partnerships and philanthropic relationships within the Tough Tech ecosystem. This role involves prospecting, executing, and stewarding relationships with corporate, philanthropic, and ecosystem partners to advance the organization's mission and support its community of founders. The position requires strong collaboration, execution, and relationship-building skills to facilitate connections that help companies scale breakthrough technologies.
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Company Size
1-10 employees
Founded
2017
The Engine is a nonprofit incubator and accelerator founded by MIT to support "Tough Tech" startups—deep‑science, capital‑intensive ventures in biotech, climate tech, advanced systems, and infrastructure. It helps early‑stage teams translate research into commercial impact by providing patient capital, specialized lab and maker space, technical mentorship, and connections to investors and industry partners. Focused on long timelines and hard engineering challenges, The Engine combines operational support, networks, and technical resources to accelerate commercialization from idea to market.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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