InTent Internship Programme (#IIP)

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The IIP connects impact-driven Bachelor, Master, or MBA students from leading universities with Startups and NGOs innovating for a fairer, nature-positive and more resilient world through sponsored summer internships.

This programme provides an opportunity for passionate and talented interns to drive participating organisations to the next level and develop solutions for challenging issues.

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Our mission is to empower students to contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive future, while supporting organisations in achieving their impact goals.

⸻ André Hoffmann

InTent Internship Programme Key Facts

What

A max 3-months fully paid internship for a Bachelor, Master, MBA or PhD student during the summer of 2026

Who

Bachelor, Master or MBA students from different study fields based on the project needs

When

From 15th June to 1st July 2026 to latest 15th October 2026

Duration

InTent programme funding applies only to a 2–3 months internship (a small number of projects from the cohort may be selected for an additional fully funded 3-month extension, based on demonstrated impact and feasibility)

Location

The organisation’s offices or virtual depending on the location and local legal requirements.

For start-ups and NGOs

This year’s 24 host organisations developing a project towards a more nature-positive, healthy, and resilient world have been selected.

What selected organisations receive

A fully funded intern for 2–3 months in summer 2026
Access to purpose-driven Bachelor’s, Master’s, and MBA students who bring strong academic skills and hands-on delivery
Increased visibility through InTent’s network of organisations and the next generation of innovators and sustainability leaders
End-to-end recruitment support and access to an application tracking platform

Applications closed

As a young and small biodiversity-tech company, welcoming InTent interns last summer genuinely boosted our team’s pace and impact. The interns brought extra hands, and fresh thinking across engineering, biology and business. What really stood out was their independence and dedication. They were hard-working, thoughtful, and a real pleasure to work with, contributing ideas and momentum. For a small team, this really shifted the pace for DNAir.

⸻ Stephanie Feeney - Co-Founder of DNAir (IIP2025)

For students

Are you a Bachelor, Master, MBA or PhD student looking for an impactful summer internship?

What you get

A fully sponsored 2–3 month summer internship
Build up your skills, get hands-on experience and grow your expertise within an organisation dedicated to dedicated to creating tangible positive impact
Expand your network with InTent’s ecosystem of purpose-driven organisations
Advance your career in sustainability by working directly with experts addressing the world’s most pressing challenges
Full support across your internship journey and beyond

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I developed strong skills in event coordination, stakeholder engagement, and cross-sector collaboration through supporting a high-level business summit hosted by a leading global conservation organisation. I gained practical insight into how the private sector can partner with international institutions to advance sustainability and nature-positive goals.

⸻ Fama Thiaw - Intern (IIP2025)