Work with the world's most ambitious startups on real projects that matter. An 8-week internship program for college students ready to gain serious professional experience.
The Edify Professional University Program places college students and young professionals inside high-growth startups for 8 weeks of meaningful project work — managed by founders and executives with backgrounds at Google, McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, Harvard, and Stanford.
Matched to a vetted startup or NGO based on your area of interest, with direct access to company founders and managers.
Complete two deliverables over 8 weeks — real work you can speak to in interviews and add directly to your resume.
Receive a reference letter from your startup founder or manager — a meaningful credential at the university level.
You choose your preferred field and role type. The program matches you to a company project that fits your goals.
The entire program runs virtually — accessible from anywhere, structured around your academic or work schedule.
Company project suggestions are shared with you before any commitment. You decide whether to move forward with the match.
Host companies are funded startups and mission-driven organizations led by founders with backgrounds at Google, Harvard, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, and Y Combinator.
Improving remote monitoring in ophthalmology and neurology with a patented wearable eye-scanning device and SaaS platform.
Align on goals, deliverables, and working cadence.
Work with your manager, present your first output to the company.
Deeper independent work on a second project scope with ongoing mentor support.
Present your completed project to the company and receive your reference letter.
Real-world working experience at a top startup
Tangible project output you can put on your resume
Reference letter from your startup founder or manager
Project: Pricing Strategy for New Product Offering
Project: Expanding Market Reach through Strategic Business Development
“My experience has been amazing — everything was simplified with great support. I feel like I am gaining so much valuable experience without feeling overloaded.”
Project: Wellness Content Development
Payment submitted directly to the program
+ $200 refundable deposit
The program is selective. The process is straightforward.
Share your background, interest area, and the type of role you are looking for.
Shortlisted applicants are invited to interview with the program team.
Accepted students are presented with a company project match — you have final say before committing.
Begin your 8-week internship with your host company and manager.
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