Not your average Internship. Program. City. Community.
More than an internship
Your summer internship through Students + Startups will be a challenging and immensely rewarding glimpse into life as a startup or small business owner. You will be able to network with entrepreneurs who have built companies from the ground up, and add to your professional network.
As our program continues to expand, our 2023 goal is to connect 100 interns with 60+ companies.
COHORT

NexLaunch
S+S gave me the opportunity to network not only with my company partner but with other students around the nation. I loved having a geekdom membership as I was able to network and learn from the startups. S+S gave me the opportunity to grow professionally, personally and brought me out of my comfort zone. I was able to gain lifelong friends and meaningful connections with mentors. Hands down best summer ever!
Angela Zavala
Intern

TINT by Filestack
The S+S program provided me with an invaluable experience that I don’t think I would’ve gotten anywhere else. I was matched with the perfect company and team while learning new skills and knowledge. (The team) always communicated with the cohort via Slack and email and were always quick and attentive when it came to answering any questions or concerns.”
Kacie Baldevia
Intern

Impact Guild
In our second year in business, Students + Startups took us to the next level of growth. We are huge fans! Where else can you access an incredibly talented pool of pre-vetted applicants, have a chance to connect more deeply with other entrepreneurs and startup companies in San Antonio, AND have subsidized compensation? It was a gamechanger. And we’ve loved our interns so much they have stayed on and worked the following semesters. Can’t wait for S+S 2020!
Sarah Woolsey
Founder

Pure Heart Foods
The Students + Startups program was an incredible experience! Not only did my intern add so much value and amaze me with her contributions, she became a resource I plan to continue using outside of the program. The community aspects of the program, such as the events and workshops, were hugely beneficial for me as a small business owner in meeting new, local connections that have already added value to my business.
Priscilla Benavides
Founder

Jungle Disk
The Students+Startups internship gave me a sneak peak of the growing tech scene taking place on Houston St. My supervisor introduced me to one of the employees of Scaleworks, a venture equity firm that has acquired 7 B2B SaaS companies. And so here I am, 3 months into my first job out of college as a Business Analyst for Scaleworks, Inc, sitting in the heart of the Houston St. tech revolution and I love every moment of it
Devina Kumar
Intern

Alamo Angels
The most valuable experience I had was interacting with investors of these startups and watching their investments and commitment to the companies grow. My internship at S+S opened up an entirely different perspective to the startup community.
Rebecca Derby
Intern

Dura Software
The interns crushed it…The process is easy, the talent is high-quality and adaptable, and you can’t beat the price! We’ve continued to employ some of the interns over the year and will definitely be hiring more for years to come!
Conor Chamness
Corporate Development

Envault
The other students really made this program amazing. Everyone was inclusive and social. I always felt welcome, eager to explore San Antonio and excited to develop connections with them.
Madeline Morales
Intern

CyberFortress
The most important factors I’ve come to look for in a junior employee are resourcefulness, drive, and grit. (I want real work done, I want to learn something new, and I want her/his energy to be infectious to our team.) The Students+Startups program seems aligned to this ideal perfectly and I would recommend participation to any San Antonio startup – Not only to better their organization but also to play a small part in making our city a better place to work and live as more graduates choose to join our cause.
Michael DeFelice
Co-founder & CTO

Velocity TX
I learned so much more than I thought I would coming into the internship. I got to fully immerse myself in the marketing team at my internship. They mentored me and showed me exactly what I had been wanting to gain experience on. The S+S program itself offered so many resources as well. This made this experience for the summer even better
Alexes Salazar
Intern
We accept applications from current students and recent grads of every major enrolled at any University or College in the U.S.
BENEFITS
- $6,000 stipend
- Opportunity to extend the internship through the fall part-time and/or possibility to receive employment offer
- Free downtown housing for those who qualify
- Program-funded social events and cohort-building activities throughout SA
- Summer access to Geekdom, a collaborative startup community and co-working space
- Exclusive networking opportunities
- Get to know the San Antonio startup and small business ecosystem
- Real-world experience at exciting, young and growing companies
- Startup Weekend built for you
- Professional headshots at no cost to you
- Friendships and connections with influential San Antonians, as well as skills for a high-impact career
- Post-graduation job search support
FAQ
Yes, please! We encourage all students to apply, even if graduation is closer to some than others.
We also now accept students that graduated May 2021!
You will be living that real-world 9-5 grind, you will be expected to work 40 hours a week, but your hours may differ based on your company. Be sure to ask during an interview or in a follow up email.
While we do not advise taking time off, if you know you have planned events (i.e. wedding, family reunions) bring these potential scheduling conflicts up during formal interviews to talk about flexibility. In the past, some students have made time up after the official last day.
You will be paid a $6,000 stipend paid out in two payments.
Subsidized downtown SATX housing is provided pending qualification.
Great question. Similar to life, there are no guarantees here. S+S is a competitive program. This means that we admit more interns than available positions. This is for numerous reasons, but feel this method has given companies and interns the best experience.
Potentially. This is company-specific and depends on what the company’s current hiring needs are. If this is important to you, ask!
A lot of our company partners’ office downtown, so we hope it’s a short scooter/walk/bus ride away! All of our interns are given a VIA bus pass to ride for free! Another way to get around is by carpooling, but please be respectful of the person who is giving you a ride to work!