Join Our Team

The first platform turning interns into high-equity founders

While giving every participant a career-changing experience.

Two Tracks. One Mission.

Choose Your Path

SharifVentures internships are designed to give university students and early-career technologists real startup experience while building a clear path to becoming a founder.

Track 1 – Core Project Internship

Work directly on active SharifVentures projects like Refines.ai — contributing code, design, content, growth strategies, and more.

Hands-on work on real, high-impact startups

Portfolio-worthy deliverables tied to measurable results

Credits and completion certificate for your resume

1:1 mentor sessions from founders and industry experts

Recommendation letters for future opportunities

Track 2 – Pipeline Project Internship

Pitch your own idea or select from our venture backlog. Over 12 weeks, we'll help you go from concept to launch.

Weeks 1–2

Ideation & market validation

Weeks 3–6

MVP build with product, tech, and marketing mentorship

Weeks 7–10

User testing, traction building, and iteration

Weeks 11–12

Final pitch for the Founder Track decision

Equity Model (Founder Track)

Fair and Transparent

If Selected to Continue

Your Ownership:90–95%

SharifVentures:5–10%

As a long-term partner, providing funding, network access, and advisory.

If Not Selected

You retain 100% ownership of your project

Keep all IP, assets, and code you've built

Get completion credits and mentorship notes

Future founder access to SharifVentures programs

Work featured in our public portfolio as an alumnus

Why Apply?

Career-Changing Experience

Real Impact

Work on live startups used by real customers, not just practice projects.

Build Your Network

Connect with investors, mentors, and future co-founders in the startup ecosystem.

Launch Fast

Turn your idea into a fully launched product in just 12 weeks.

Stand Out

Gain resume-ready experience that sets you apart in tech, design, and business roles.

Who We're Looking For

Builders and Dreamers

University students or early-career professionals

With skills in tech, design, marketing, or operations.

People with a bias for action and building

Who prefer shipping over planning, doing over discussing.

Anyone passionate about purpose-driven technology

Who believes technology should serve humanity's highest aspirations.

Ready to join us?

Choose your track, complete the application, and start your journey from intern to founder.