Entrepreneurship Internships

Overview

Startups are transforming industries by bringing new ideas, products and technologies to market. Unlike larger organisations, entrepreneurial businesses often give interns the opportunity to contribute across multiple areas of the business, providing broad exposure and valuable hands-on experience.

Our International Entrepreneurship Internship Program connects students, graduates and aspiring entrepreneurs with carefully selected startups and innovation-focused organisations around the world. 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. An internship placement will give you the opportunity to work on meaningful business projects while learning directly from experienced founders and entrepreneurial teams.

Whether you're interested in business development, product strategy, operations, marketing or venture growth, we'll help you find an internship that supports your professional development and helps prepare you for the next stage of your career.

Why choose this industry

Entrepreneurial businesses thrive on innovation, adaptability and creative problem-solving. Working in a startup environment gives you the opportunity to experience how new ideas evolve into successful products, services and businesses while developing a broad range of transferable professional skills.

An entrepreneurship internship provides exposure to the fast-paced nature of growing businesses, where collaboration, initiative and continuous learning are essential. You'll gain insight into how businesses identify opportunities, solve challenges, attract customers and scale their operations while working alongside passionate teams.

Whether your ambition is to launch your own business, join an innovative startup or build a career in business, strategy or product development, practical startup experience can help you develop the confidence, commercial awareness and entrepreneurial mindset employers value.

Responsibilities

Every internship is tailored to your interests, experience and host organization, so no two placements are exactly alike. However, many of our entrepreneurship interns contribute to projects such as:

• Conducting market and competitor research

• Supporting business development and growth initiatives

• Assisting with customer and market analysis

• Contributing to product or service development projects

• Researching new business opportunities and emerging markets

• Preparing reports, presentations and strategic recommendations

• Supporting day-to-day business operations

• Assisting with sales, client relationship management and customer success

• Supporting fundraising activities and investor materials where appropriate

• Assisting with process improvement and operational efficiency projects

Throughout your internship, you'll work alongside experienced founders and startup professionals while developing the commercial, analytical and problem-solving skills needed to thrive in entrepreneurial environments.

Areas you'll gain experience in

Entrepreneurship spans every industry, with startups solving challenges through innovation, technology and creative thinking. Depending on your interests, experience and host organization, your internship may provide exposure to one or more specialist areas.

• Business Development

• Product Strategy & Innovation

• Startup Operations

• Sales & Customer Success

• Marketing & Growth

• Venture Funding & Investment

Gain exposure to how startups prepare for investment, develop pitch materials and engage with accelerators, incubators and potential investors.

Available destinations

Innovation happens around the world, with startup ecosystems creating exciting opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs and business professionals. Completing an international entrepreneurship internship allows you to experience different approaches to innovation while developing valuable cross-cultural and commercial skills. Depending on your interests, you can complete your internship in:

• London
• New York
• Madrid
• Tokyo
• Hong Kong
• Bangkok
• Melbourne
• Dublin
• Medellín
• Online

Program options

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.

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. 

Career outcomes

The impact of our entrepreneurship internship program extends well beyond the internship itself. According to our alumni outcomes survey, 82% of respondents secured their first full-time role in the same career field as their international internship, while 98% said the experience strengthened their CV or gave them a competitive advantage in job applications. Learn more about the value of our international internship programs on our alumni stories page.

Ready to build the future?

An international entrepreneurship internship is more than just a valuable addition to your resume—it's an opportunity to experience the energy of startup life, contribute to innovative projects and develop the commercial skills needed to succeed in fast-growing businesses.

Whether your goal is to launch your own venture, join an ambitious startup or build a career in innovation, we'll help you find an internship that aligns with your interests and supports your long-term career goals.