Entrepreneurship Internships

Overview

An entrepreneurship internship is an excellent crash-course for anyone considering a career in the business world, providing social, economic, and environmental benefits by challenging the status quo

As we were winners of the Entrepreneurship Competition at the 2012 Summit of the Americas, our links are exceptionally strong in the start-up sector. Our internship programs in start-ups offer a very different career path from typical corporate careers, but offer some of the most exciting opportunities available for the most ambitious.

Entrepreneurship can be defined as the catalyst that opens minds to creativity and innovation. Many of the biggest names in business started out small but are now recognized as some of the world’s most influential minds. In this day and age, the truest form of change occurs in the marketplace.

Internships in entrepreneurship are available in all 9 of our exciting destinations.

Responsibilities

Client management, operations, sales, and guerrilla/agile marketing tasks

As an entrepreneurship intern, you may take on a multifaceted role that involves working directly with clients, managing day-to-day operations, and contributing to sales efforts. Additionally, you could engage in agile marketing tactics to promote the company, such as creative guerrilla marketing strategies. Your diverse responsibilities will help the business thrive and expand its customer base.

Establishing company processes and process improvements

Your role may include developing and implementing essential company processes and procedures, as well as identifying areas for improvement within the existing workflow. This involves streamlining operations, optimizing efficiency, and ensuring that the business operates smoothly and effectively.

Raising capital through accelerator programs, finding outside funders, and sharpening pitch decks

You may play a pivotal role in securing funding for the business by exploring various avenues, including accelerator programs and external investors. Your responsibilities could also involve crafting persuasive pitch decks, refining your company's value proposition, and effectively communicating the business's potential to attract investment and support its growth.

Programs

In-person Entrepreneurship Internship

Gain hands-on experience working with startups and innovation hubs abroad. Build practical skills in business development, strategy, and venture creation while immersed in a global ecosystem.

Blended Entrepreneurship Internship

Start abroad with in-person experience, then continue remotely on longer-term projects like market research, growth strategy, and business planning.

Remote Entrepreneurship Internship

Work with international startups from anywhere. Develop skills in marketing, operations, and product strategy while contributing to real entrepreneurial projects.

Digital Nomad Entrepreneurship Internship

Travel while interning remotely worldwide. Gain global experience, build your network, and explore new cultures as you work on your skills.

What You Can Expect

Our entrepreneurship internship program is designed to give you more than just experience on paper. You’ll gain practical exposure to real startup environments, strengthen your business and innovation skill set, and build hands-on experience in entrepreneurship that’s difficult to get in a classroom alone.

From the moment you apply, our team works closely with you to understand your background, interests, and career goals. We then match you with a role in a startup or innovation-focused organisation that aligns with your profile, ensuring your placement is tailored to your experience level and entrepreneurial interests. You can learn more about the full program process from application to alumni here.

Want to know what the experience is really like? Hear directly from past interns who completed our entrepreneurship internship program and learn how they made the most of their time abroad.

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Career Advancement Training

Entrepreneurship interns on our programs benefit from career development tools before, during, and after their internship. These resources help you prepare for your placement, make the most of your experience working with startups and innovation-focused organisations, and turn your internship into a strong advantage for future opportunities.

You’ll access training in the form of videos, articles, podcasts, quizzes, and practical projects, with a certificate upon completion. Topics include critical thinking, communication, teamwork, digital skills, leadership, professionalism, career management, and global awareness, which are all designed to support your growth as an aspiring entrepreneur.

You’ll also gain access to CV and LinkedIn improvement tools, along with tailored workshops such as interview preparation, CV reviews, and personal branding sessions.

After completing your entrepreneurship internship abroad or remotely, you can continue to receive guidance from experienced career coaches. These sessions cover areas such as presenting your startup experience, building your entrepreneurial brand, salary and offer negotiation, interview strategy, and planning your next career steps in business or startups.

Example Host Organizations

We partner with over 3,000 host organisations worldwide, connecting participants to entrepreneurship internships across a wide range of industries, career fields, and global locations. Our network is constantly growing, giving you access to relevant and high-quality startup and innovation-focused opportunities.

While we cannot guarantee placement with a specific company or organisation, we do guarantee an internship offer in your primary or secondary career field. This ensures you gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, helping you build practical skills and strengthen your CV and career prospects.

 For those interested in entrepreneurship, opportunities may include start-ups, innovation hubs, venture-backed businesses, and other organisations within our global network of host organisations. You could work on areas such as business development, market research, operations, product strategy, marketing, or supporting early-stage growth initiatives—gaining real exposure to how new ventures are built and scaled.