June – August, 2026
Startup Summer provides an energetic, high caliber boost to emerging company internships. This annual program—now in its 15th year—surfaces students who are ready to enter the world of startups, innovation, and emerging companies. Interns at innovative companies across the Front Range and beyond gather weekly for entrepreneurial programming led by successful Colorado founders and C-level execs. Participants receive a curated tour of the startup ideation and creation process, build a venture with a team of their peers, and compete in an end-of-summer pitch contest for cash prizes.
Get Involved
- Undergrads: Learn more and submit your application for the 2026 cohort.
- Companies: If your organization is hiring summer interns, we want to hear from you! Contact Sara Schnittgrund, Director of Student Programs at sara.schnittgrund@colorado.edu to learn how to maximize your interns’ experience.