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MacStartups
Summer Internship Program
MacStartups
MacStartups is an 10-week intensive program for student innovators looking to move their entrepreneurial ideas from concept to reality. Spend 10 weeks in a cohort of student entrepreneurs looking to launch their ideas globally, nationally, locally or right here on campus.
MacStartup participants receive a $6,437.50 stipend, $500 per project seed funding, and will have access to mentorship from accomplished entrepreneurs and industry experts. Participants must commit to making a full-time effort during the 10-week Summer program and meet weekly for programming with fellow student entrepreneurs. Program to run May 27 through August 1, 2025.
Applications Due Friday, March 7, 2025 at 9:00 am!
Summer 2025 | Application
Important Dates
10 Week Program: Tuesday, May 27 – Friday, August 1, 2025
| Thursday, January 23 | Application Open! |
| Tuesday, January 28: noon – 1:00 pm | Virtual Summer Info Session |
| Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25, and March 4: noon – 1:00 pm | Drop-in Info Sessions in the Idea Lab |
| Friday, March 7: 9am | Application Due! |
| Friday, March 28 | Finalists Notified |
| Tuesday, May 27 | MacStartups Programming Begins! |
Mac Alumni – Get involved!
We are always looking for mentors, workshop leaders, judges, and more to help make this program awesome! Reach out to Linda Seebauer Hansen at
MacStartups News & Highlights
Past Partcipants
Questions?
Email Erik Halaas, Program Manager, at [email protected]