Overview
Looking for hands-on experience that shapes your future from day one?
The Internship Program offers senior students and recent graduates practical, hands-on experience in a dynamic technical environment, allowing them to gain valuable exposure to startup culture, product development, and business strategy.
Benefits
Get experience on fast-moving, impactful teams at QSTP and in the startup ecosystem
Develop key skills for building and scaling your own business
Network with local, regional, and global innovators
Eligibility
- Current seniors or recent graduates (within the past two years)
- Enrolled at a local university in Qatar
- Skills: Relevant skills or interest in technology, innovation, or entrepreneurship
Timeline & Structure
- 12 weeks per cycle
- Part-time (20 hours/week) or Full-time (40 hours/week)
- Flexible arrangements based on startup needs
- 3 cycles per year
- Winter: 29 January – 21 April
- Summer: 14 June – 3 September
- Fall: 1 October – 24 December
Format
- Direct startup placement: Work with carefully matched QSTP startups
- Real project work: Contribute to live projects across various technology sectors
- Mentorship: Guidance from startup founders and industry professionals
- Flexible scheduling: Structured to complement academic schedules
- Professional development: Build CV and enhance technical and business skills
Ideal Candidates
- Future Builders: Talents ready to contribute to real startup work while shaping their own career trajectory
- Hands-On Learners: Those who learn best through doing and want industry-ready experience
- Innovation Contributors: Talents eager to step into Qatar’s tech ecosystem and make meaningful impact
- Career Accelerators: Individuals seeking early exposure to build the foundation for future success in tech and entrepreneurship
Application Process
Step 1: Startups identify intern requirements
Step 2: Talents complete the online application
Step 3: Matching process between talents and startups
Step 4: Startups interview selected candidates
Step 5: QSTP onboards selected interns
Contact
Application Details
- Only selected candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis. Not being contacted does not necessarily indicate rejection, as applications may be reconsidered for future cycles.
- Application period: September 4 – September 18.
- Ensure all CV links are accessible (set to public).
- Clearly highlight your skills within your CV.