Entrepreneurship internships in Asia and beyond
Market research, sales and product tests at startups.
Overview
What the internship is about
Entrepreneurship interns join early-stage startups, often in co-working spaces and alongside the founders. You research markets and competitors, build lead lists, run customer interviews, test landing pages and help prepare pitch decks and investor updates in Notion, Slack, HubSpot and Google Workspace. Because teams are small, your work feeds straight into decisions about the product and the next funding round.
No two weeks look alike: plans change after a customer call, and you may switch from sales to product in one day. Singapore and Thailand are our strongest destinations, followed by Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Why do it
What you'll get out of it
Join a startup and see how it runs day to day, from small team decisions to plans for growth. You learn how founders set priorities when everything feels urgent.
Help test new ideas quickly and turn the best ones into workable business models. You learn to drop an idea that isn't working and move on fast.
Build connections with founders, mentors and people in the startup world. You learn how international startups raise money and grow.
Your role
Research revenue options, market fit and competitors. You help the founders refine how the business makes money.
Gather user feedback and help improve products or services in short cycles. You see user-centered design in practice.
Test growth ideas like social campaigns, email, SEO and partnerships, and track what works. You learn how startups find customers on small budgets.
Where to go
This is where we have the most host companies in this field, but you can do it in any of our destinations. See all destinations
Where you can do this
Prices
How much it costs
FAQ
Your questions, answered
What will I do on an entrepreneurship internship?
You'll join a startup and help wherever it's needed: market research, marketing, sales, product ideas or fundraising. It's a close look at how a small company grows.
Do I need experience to get an entrepreneurship internship?
No. Any degree can fit. Startups value people who take initiative and learn fast.
What skills and tools will I use?
You may use Notion, Trello, Slack, Google Workspace and simple data tools. You'll learn how startups set goals and track growth.
Where can I do an entrepreneurship internship?
Popular destinations for entrepreneurship internships include Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia and Malaysia. Tell us where you'd like to go and we'll check what's possible.
Can I get university credit for my internship?
Yes, if your university accepts it: we provide the documents it needs (internship agreement, placement confirmation, supervisor evaluation and a host certificate of completion). Your university decides whether to give credit, and how much.
How much does it cost, and is it paid?
Programs start from $2,050 for 6 weeks on Explorer, depending on where you go. Most internships are unpaid.
In depth
- Research markets, competitors and possible customers.
- Help with marketing: social posts, emails and landing pages.
- Find leads and support sales calls.
- Test product ideas and collect feedback from users.
- Help prepare pitch decks and fundraising materials.
- Track goals and growth numbers in simple dashboards.
- How a small company sets goals and tracks growth.
- Notion, Trello, Slack, Google Workspace and simple data tools.
- Switching between marketing, sales and product, often in the same week.
- Pitching an idea clearly and handling questions.
- Owning a task from start to finish with little supervision.
- A clearer idea of whether startup life suits you.
- Singapore: business development is among our strongest fields.
- Thailand: business development is among our strongest fields, and our team is based in Bangkok.
- Hong Kong: business development is among our strongest fields there, alongside finance and consulting.
- Taiwan: business development is among our strongest fields in Taipei.
- Indonesia: business development is among our strongest fields, with placements in Jakarta and Bali.
- Malaysia: business development is among our strongest fields, and daily life costs much less than in Singapore.
Intern stories
Hear it from our interns
Applications open all year
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It's free to apply, and you only pay a deposit once you're accepted.