From classroom to company
A paid, research-driven path that takes university talent from intern to founder. If a project proves traction and aligns with our principles, founders retain 90–95% equity.
What makes this different
The first program that builds proof with you, not just waits for it
Build with evidence
2-week sprint: 5+ user interviews, prior-art review, hypotheses, and MVP
Prove demand
Run price tests, capture usage/LOIs, document in research memo
Become a founder
Clear our bar → incorporate with 90-95% equity, we take 5-10%
Who this is for
University students & early-career technologists
Ready to prove their ideas
Builders with conviction
Designers, engineers, product thinkers, researchers
Values-aligned founders
Committed to ethical, principled building
What you get
For universities
Career outcomes beyond jobs, real-world product experience, institutional prestige
For investors
Early access to principled founders, built-in due diligence, opt-in demo sessions
Ready to build the future?
Join the next generation of principled founders who are proving their work matters.
Frequently asked questions
Is the internship paid?
Yes, sprints include stipends.
Do I need my own idea?
No. Choose a SharifVentures brief or bring your own.
Do you take fees?
No, never.
Do I keep IP?
Yes, 90–95% equity with clean IP assignment at incorporation.
Can non-students apply?
Yes, early-career technologists are welcome.
How long is the program?
2-week sprints, quarterly cohorts, rolling applications.