We’re thrilled you’re considering applying for our Summer 2026 Emerging Tech Internships, running from June 1st through August 14th.
This is a highly competitive opportunity with a limited number of spots available. Each summer, a select group of high-growth, tech-driven and tech-enabled startups across a wide range of industries engage students through our Emerging Tech Internship Program. Interns apply their skills in real-world settings while contributing meaningful capacity to teams that are actively building, testing, and scaling real products - helping startups move forward faster. Be sure to highlight your skills, interests, and experiences as you complete your application.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Work directly with assigned startup teams to contribute to ongoing projects and tasks.
- Collaborate on problem-solving and idea generation with startup founders and other interns.
- Participate in weekly check-ins with mentors to review progress and receive valuable feedback.
- Provide bi-monthly progress updates to keep everyone in the loop
- Enhance your soft skills, including communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, to support your professional growth.
- Discover and utilize cutting edge tech tools, gaining hands-on experience with the technologies and practices used in the professional world.
What You’ll Gain:
- Mentorship: Weekly support and feedback to help you level up
- Collaboration: Work side-by-side with startup founders, dive into tech stack discussions, and explore different technologies
- Hands-On Experience: Get your hands dirty with live projects, applying your skills to real-world challenges
- Team-Based Experience: Partner with fellow interns and collaborate in a dynamic, team-driven environment
- Networking Opportunities: Invitations to exclusive events throughout the summer with potential future employers
What We’re Looking For:
- Undergraduate (Juniors and Seniors), Graduate Students, and PhD candidates from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's School of Computing and Informatics and College of Engineering
- Strong development and problem-solving skills (you love a good challenge!)
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively (because sometimes you need to make things happen solo, and other times it’s all about teamwork)
- Time Commitment: Availability to commit approximately 30 hours per week for the full duration of the summer program Monday-Friday between 9:00AM-5:00PM. Startups rely on interns as active contributors, so consistency and reliability are essential. Interviews will be scheduled via email and will take place during April and May. (We can’t interview everyone, but we still think you’re awesome!)
About Opportunity Machine (OM)
Opportunity Machine’s mission is to support and elevate early-stage technology, research-driven, and innovative startups. Our focus lies in nurturing tech and tech-enabled ventures through specialized business education, targeted mentorship, strategic networking opportunities, and a workspace environment designed to meet high-growth startups’ dynamic needs.
We can’t wait to see what you bring to the table. Good luck with your application!