Interns for Indiana (IFI) - Office of Professional Practice - Purdue University

Interns for Indiana has become one of Purdue University's premier talent partnership programs, connecting students with startups and early-stage companies in Indiana. Since 2021, more than 150 students have participated in the program, with more than 2,000 students applying for positions at some of Indiana's most innovative and transformative startups. Students selected for Interns for Indiana tackle complex, real-world challenges and gain valuable experience working directly with company founders and executive leadership. Interns for Indiana primarily supports summer internships and offers programming to help students explore opportunities and learn how to secure internships with startups.

Current Openings will be updated in Spring 2027

• Amplified Sciences
• anu
• Code19 Racing
• Continuity Pharma
• Davinci Wearables
• Glassboard
• Gryfn
• Ixana
• LyoWave
• NanoBio Designs
• NutraMaize
• ONOW Enable
• ROCKaBLOCK
• Vertikal X
• Wavelogix

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• Students must apply directly to Interns for Indiana opportunities through the Purdue Career Gateway Interns for Indiana job board. New positions will be posted in February 2027.
• Startups will contact students selected for interviews and may extend offers to become Interns for Indiana fellows during the spring or summer.
• Students will work full time (40 hours per week) for 10–12 weeks during the summer.
• Students must complete all onboarding paperwork and register for ENTR 39699: Interns for Indiana Experience.
• Students will receive competitive compensation on a biweekly pay schedule and will be employed as fellows of Purdue University.
• Students are responsible for securing their own housing during the summer.

The program is open to all undergraduate students with a GPA of 2.8 or higher. Graduate students are not eligible to participate. Students studying in the United States on a student visa (e.g., F-1 visa) must comply with all visa requirements and should consult with the International Student Services (ISS) office to determine program eligibility and the potential impact of participation. Students on an F-1 visa are not eligible for off-campus practical training experiences offered through the program.

Students interested in entrepreneurship can express their interest by completing the Interns for Indiana student interest form. New opportunities will be shared as they become available.

Applications for Interns for Indiana (IFI) fellowship funding are now open to startups and early-stage companies.

Interested partners should complete the IFI Partner Application by Nov. 20, 2026.

Funding decisions for summer 2027 will be communicated by Dec. 11, 2026.

Following funding notifications, employers will receive instructions from ifi@purdue.edu on how to post opportunities through Purdue Career Gateway.