Intern at a TN startup, entrepreneur support organization, or venture capital firm
Launch Tennessee, a nonprofit supporting entrepreneurs and innovators in TN, connects students with impactful summer internships at TN startups, ecosystem builders, and venture capital firms. LaunchTN has connected 444 intern placements to paid summer internships to date within the program!
Jump-start your career with LaunchTN's paid Summer Intern Program!
Are you looking for a paid opportunity to make an impact and build valuable professional experience this summer? LaunchTN Summer Intern Program alumni consistently share that their experiences and the relationships built proved memorable, enjoyable, and highly relevant in pursuing innovative career paths.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Earn $17/hour throughout the summer term, up to $8,160 total
- Participate from May to August 2026, with flexible start and end dates to accommodate student schedules and Host Company preferences
- Report directly to a supervisor at the Host Company
- Have access to mentors and advisors in addition to a supervisor
- Participate in professional development opportunities throughout the summer with the cohort
ELIGIBILITY
- Currently enrolled college student (including doctoral or master’s programs) or a recent graduate (no earlier than December 2025)
- Ability to reside in Tennessee during the internship (some remote internships available)
- Interest in innovation or entrepreneurship and working in a flexible, ever-changing environment
- A strong communicator, curious and adaptable
- Interest in entrepreneurship and innovation, startups, startup ecosystems, equity investing, and/or technology
TIMELINE
- NOV. 17, 2025: Applications open
- FEB. 13, 2026: Applications close
- FEB. 20, 2026: Applicants approved to the candidate pool
- EARLY MARCH 2026: Candidate pool applicants receive list of open positions to review and deadline for applicants to rank top locations
- MARCH 2026: Host Company interviewing period
- MARCH 20, 2026: Deadline for interns selected by Host Company
- APRIL 2026: Agreements signed
- MAY 2026: Internships begin
- JUNE-AUG. 2026: Virtual and in-person professional development opportunities
- SEPT 4, 2026: Exit surveys