2025 MFF Emerging Talent Internship Program

Inclusively building the pipeline of Michigan’s startup ecosystem

Our Emerging Talent Internship Program supports underrepresented students in gaining exposure to entrepreneurship, startup, and tech related professional experiences. For the summer of 2025 we are subsidizing MFF Member companies to work underrepresented students that are recruited statewide by MFF, or found directly by the company.  Startups will receive a subsidy to cover intern costs for part-time, full-time, or project-based work. Program goals include:

1. Create High-Quality Entryways for Underrepresented Students in Tech:
   • Offer students in postsecondary college or training programs (certification & bootcamp) a distinctive paid learning experience.
   • Enhance students’ professional competencies, expand their networks, and provide exposure to founders and Michigan’s rapidly expanding startup ecosystem.
2. Foster Access to All Interested in Tech:
   • Facilitate growth opportunities for tech and startup companies to fortify comprehensive and inclusive talent initiatives through collaborative spaces and workshops.
   • Make inroads into talent pipelines across the state that bolster the growth of innovation in Michigan.

Get Involved

For students/learners: The Emerging Talent Roster is your opportunity to get in front of some of Michigan’s most exciting startups! All Michigan Founders Fund members are committed to our shared communities across the state and are looking for talent like you for their continued growth.

The Emerging Talent Roster offers you a free, streamlined platform to showcase your skills, qualifications and interests to a wide range of potential employers, broadening your work experience seeking efforts. Provide us a short introduction to yourself, answer a few questions about your interests and we’ll confirm acceptance of your profile!

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through March 21, 2025 – check back for deadlines and company information. If startups choose to interview you for a possible summer internship, they will reach out to you directly. Internships for summer of 2025 may include part-time, full-time, or project-based opportunities.

If you’re a university professional, or a community leader, please feel free to share this website with those you know should join the Emerging Talent Roster as a potential intern this summer. 

For startup or growing tech companies: The MFF Emerging Talent Internship Program connects driven, underrepresented students with hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, startups, and tech — while helping you strengthen your hiring and talent pipeline. This program is offered to MFF member companies only! 

MFF Members will be sent program details by email, including requirements and subsidies. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through March 31, 2025.

Any program questions? Connect with us at [email protected].