Intern at a Startup

Go beyond the classroom and into the startup world. Work with a real team, take on meaningful projects, and discover what you’re capable of building.

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Location

Online (Worldwide)

Dates

June 1 – July 24

Sept 14 – Nov 9

Commitment

5-10 hours per week

Cost

$4,495

Intern. Iterate. Innovate.

The Online Startup Experience Program is an 8-week program built to give you real world experience and deliverables.

We will place you as an intern in a real startup along with a cohort of like-minded youth from around the world.

✓ Real Startup Experience

Intern at a real startup and gain hands-on experience working on meaningful projects.

✓ Global Community

Work alongside a cohort of like-minded young people from around the world.

✓ Expert Guidance

Get support from experienced professionals and startup experts.

Intern. Iterate. Innovate.



The Online Summer Innovation Program gives you the chance to solve a real company's business problem.

Partner with students from all over the world to understand a challenge a business if facing and work on a solution. Don’t wait for the future – create it!

✓ Real Startup Experience

✓ Real Startup Experience

Intern at a real startup and gain hands-on experience working on meaningful projects.

✓ Global Community

Work alongside a cohort of like-minded young people from around the world.

✓ Expert Guidance

Get support from experienced professionals and startup experts.

Partner Startups

Intern at real startups. Build your portfolio. Launch your career.

15
+
Partner Companies
50
+
Project Types
10
+
Industries
Billion Dollar Startup Ideas
Entre
InvestFar
Pabloo
Players Only
Reflexion
Token Z Labs Inc
Cerbrec Inc.
DeMind Inc.
Global Impact Assessment
NeuralX Inc.
Perseuss
PatentPlusAI
Mindly Care
And more

2027 Programs

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Your team awaits.

Join other like-minded high schoolers who share your passion for entrepreneurship. We use a unique teaming formula that pairs you with other Launchies to complement your skill set and ultimately set your team up for success.

What you’ll be doing

Our Partner, Ladder, will place you in a real startup based on your skill and experience.

Your startup partner will introduce the project to your team that you will work on for the 8-week duration.

Your team will work through the project to provide real value to the startup and allow you to walk away with real aspects to show in your portfolio.

Events

We offer online events throughout the program for you to relax, connect with other Launchies, and have a bit of fun outside of your work.

From online games and creative challenges to virtual hangouts and social activities, there’s always something new to try and people to meet.

Male and female launchies on zoom call for online summer program

Placed in Startup

Our Partner, Ladder, will place you in a real startup based on your skill and experience.

Project Overview

Your startup partner will introduce the project to your team that you will work on for the 8-week duration.

Iteration

Your team will work through the project to provide real value to the startup and allow you to walk away with real aspects to show in your portfolio.

Feedback

Hear Launchie's Opinions

Cárdenas and Bai
Jefferson Cooper
"LaunchX is great because it's challenging. You learn a lot from the experience when it comes from teamwork and collaboration."
Harshita Arora
Sanath Muralidhara
"I enjoyed working with my team to solve a real-world problem with the guidance of LaunchX staff and interns."
Michael Matias
Bailey Cherry
"LaunchX provides a really unique experience when it comes to mentorship."
Joana Baptista
Afitab Iyigun
"This was a great opportunity and one of my best experiences."

LaunchX IN The numbers

See the results

500
+
Teams
90
%+
Teams Attained Customer Sales
3000
+
Launchies

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply to LaunchX’s Online Innovation Program?

All programs are designed for high school students ages 14–18. The Online Startup Experience is also open to college-aged students (18–22).

How much does the Online Innovation Program cost?

The Online Innovation Program costs $4,995. Other programs vary—see our Program Comparison page for details.

What is the acceptance rate for LaunchX programs?

~30% for Flagship Programs.

When will the Online Innovation Program take place?

The Online Innovation Program will take place from June 8 through June 26.

When is the deadline to apply for LaunchX’s summer programs?

Our Application have 4 main deadlines –
November 12 – Priority Deadline
January 7 – Early Deadline
February 11 – Financial Award Deadline
March 4 – Final Deadline

Is financial aid available?

Yes. LaunchX offers financial awards to ensure qualified students can attend. Details are available on our Financial Award page.

Still have questions?

Please contact us at help@launchx.com and we’ll help you.

Partner Startups

Intern at real startups. Build your portfolio. Launch your career.

15
+
Partner Companies
50
+
Project Types
10
+
Industries
Billion Dollar Startup Ideas
Entre
InvestFar
Pabloo
Players Only
Reflexion
Token Z Labs Inc
Cerbrec Inc.
DeMind Inc.
Global Impact Assessment
NeuralX Inc.
Perseuss
PatentPlusAI
Mindly Care
And more

Partner Startups

Intern at real startups. Build your portfolio. Launch your career.

15
+
Partner Companies
50
+
Project Types
10
+
Industries
Billion Dollar Startup Ideas
Entre
InvestFar
Pabloo
Players Only
Reflexion
Token Z Labs Inc
Cerbrec Inc.
DeMind Inc.
Global Impact Assessment
NeuralX Inc.
Perseuss
PatentPlusAI
Mindly Care
And more

Partner Startups

Intern at real startups. Build your portfolio. Launch your career.

15
+
Partner Companies
50
+
Project Types
10
+
Industries
Billion Dollar Startup Ideas
Entre
InvestFar
Pabloo
Players Only
Reflexion
Token Z Labs Inc
Cerbrec Inc.
DeMind Inc.
Global Impact Assessment
NeuralX Inc.
Perseuss
PatentPlusAI
Mindly Care
And more

Partner Startups

Intern at real startups. Build your portfolio. Launch your career.

15
+
Partner Companies
50
+
Project Types
10
+
Industries
Billion Dollar Startup Ideas
Entre
InvestFar
Pabloo
Players Only
Reflexion
Token Z Labs Inc
Cerbrec Inc.
DeMind Inc.
Global Impact Assessment
NeuralX Inc.
Perseuss
PatentPlusAI
Mindly Care
And more

Partner Startups

Intern at real startups. Build your portfolio. Launch your career.

15
+
Partner Companies
50
+
Project Types
10
+
Industries
Billion Dollar Startup Ideas
Entre
InvestFar
Pabloo
Players Only
Reflexion
Token Z Labs Inc
Cerbrec Inc.
DeMind Inc.
Global Impact Assessment
NeuralX Inc.
Perseuss
PatentPlusAI
Mindly Care
And more

Partner Startups

Intern at real startups. Build your portfolio. Launch your career.

15
+
Partner Companies
50
+
Project Types
10
+
Industries
Billion Dollar Startup Ideas
Entre
InvestFar
Pabloo
Players Only
Reflexion
Token Z Labs Inc
Cerbrec Inc.
DeMind Inc.
Global Impact Assessment
NeuralX Inc.
Perseuss
PatentPlusAI
Mindly Care
And more

Partner Startups

Intern at real startups. Build your portfolio. Launch your career.

15
+
Partner Companies
50
+
Project Types
10
+
Industries
Billion Dollar Startup Ideas
Entre
InvestFar
Pabloo
Players Only
Reflexion
Token Z Labs Inc
Cerbrec Inc.
DeMind Inc.
Global Impact Assessment
NeuralX Inc.
Perseuss
PatentPlusAI
Mindly Care
And more

Partner Startups

Intern at real startups. Build your portfolio. Launch your career.

15
+
Partner Companies
50
+
Project Types
10
+
Industries
Billion Dollar Startup Ideas
Entre
InvestFar
Pabloo
Players Only
Reflexion
Token Z Labs Inc
Cerbrec Inc.
DeMind Inc.
Global Impact Assessment
NeuralX Inc.
Perseuss
PatentPlusAI
Mindly Care
And more

Partner Startups

Intern at real startups. Build your portfolio. Launch your career.

15
+
Partner Companies
50
+
Project Types
10
+
Industries
Billion Dollar Startup Ideas
Entre
InvestFar
Pabloo
Players Only
Reflexion
Token Z Labs Inc
Cerbrec Inc.
DeMind Inc.
Global Impact Assessment
NeuralX Inc.
Perseuss
PatentPlusAI
Mindly Care
And more