Innovation Intern

• Assist in organizing and monitoring technology portfolios and startup databases
• Support the coordination of open innovation programs and corporate challenges
• Help in the preparation of reports, presentations, and communication materials
• Participate in events, meetings, and workshops with ecosystem stakeholders
• Contribute to documenting results and KPIs across components (C1–C4)

About the Organization

This organization addresses the issues of employability, innovation, tourism, and entrepreneurship, the latter being where the commercial platforms are housed. It aims to design and develop a network of forums, seminars, talks, workshops, mentorships, and contests aimed at spreading the entrepreneurial culture and improving the economic and social condition of entrepreneurs and companies in the community of Providence.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

On-site Supervision and Support

Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance. 

Academic Credit

Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.

Housing and Excursions

Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process. 

Visa Sponsorship

This position does not offer visa sponsorship for non-US citizens 

Visa Sponsorship (London, Edinburgh, Sydney only)

Selected candidates will be responsible for obtaining a temporary work visa with support from API, please note that this has an additional expense on the candidate. For more information visit our visa page