Global Collaboration
Want real work experience with a global team
Team-based Internship
BuildUp Squad
Real Projects.
Global Teams.
Real Impact.
Work in a global team of 4–6 students on a real company project. Industry-matched. Cohort-driven. Structured for collaboration.
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Best for students who
Explore Your Field
Know a broad area of interest (engineering, business) but aren't fixed on a specific niche
Build Team Skills
Want to build collaboration and communication skills
Learn Together
Prefer a structured, cohort-based program
What you get?
012 Certificates
Official BuildUp Squad and partner company certificates for your records.
02Real Project Deliverable
A tangible outcome you can present as your own work in your portfolio.
03LinkedIn Experience
Verified experience addition for your professional profile and resume.
04Mentor & Company Feedback
Comprehensive performance report from your project lead and industry mentor.
05Recommendation Letter
Personalized endorsement from company leadership for exceptional performers.
How Squad Works?
01
Apply
Fill a short form on your interests and goals.
02
Interview
A 15-minute call with our team to assess fit.
03
Get Matched
If selected, we confirm your spot and match you to a company and project in your interest area.
04
Team Formation
You're placed in a global team of 4–6 students, guided by a team charter.
05
Internship Begins
7–8 weeks working with your company on a real project.
06
Final Deliverables
Your team submits a written report and presents to the company.
7-8 WEEKS
4 COHORTS/YEAR
FULLY VIRTUAL
TEAM OF 4-6
Squad Examples
Past Internships
A closer look at the work that shapes our approach - from research to workshop delivery.
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Students from leading schools & universities
Akshara International
BD Somani
Billabong High International
Bishops School Pune
CNS Pune
Cygnus World School
Enko International Schools
Future Kids School Hyderabad
Gems Modern Academy - Abu Dhabi
Heritage International School
Indus Bangalore
Indus Pune
International Academy
Kodaikanal International School
MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul
Mahindra International School
Mahindra United World College
Oakridge International
Pathways World School
Pestalozzi Education Center
Pine View School
Prudence School
Riverside Academy - Qatar
San Mateo High School
Shri Ram School
Stonehill International School
TISB
The Doon School
Thomas Jefferson high School
Vidya Valley School
Vidyagyan School
Woodstock School
Akshara International
BD Somani
Billabong High International
Bishops School Pune
CNS Pune
Cygnus World School
Enko International Schools
Future Kids School Hyderabad
Gems Modern Academy - Abu Dhabi
Heritage International School
Indus Bangalore
Indus Pune
International Academy
Kodaikanal International School
MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul
Mahindra International School
Mahindra United World College
Oakridge International
Pathways World School
Pestalozzi Education Center
Pine View School
Prudence School
Riverside Academy - Qatar
San Mateo High School
Shri Ram School
Stonehill International School
TISB
The Doon School
Thomas Jefferson high School
Vidya Valley School
Vidyagyan School
Woodstock School
Brown University
Carnegie Mellon University
Duke University
Harvard University
King’s College London
London School of Economics
London Business School
National University of Singapore
New York University
UC Berkeley
UCLA
University of Southern California
University College London
University of Oxford
University of Warwick
Brown University
Carnegie Mellon University
Duke University
Harvard University
King’s College London
London School of Economics
London Business School
National University of Singapore
New York University
UC Berkeley
UCLA
University of Southern California
University College London
University of Oxford
University of Warwick
Standout outcomes
Every Squad completes a real company project. But every once in a while, a team creates something so impactful that their work continues long after the internship ends. These are the stories that define what's possible.
Pathways School Gurgaon
Student WorkVote Gavin Lyle - A portrait of an aspiring right-wing parliamentary candidate
A standout outcome where the team's work continued long after the internship ended, demonstrating what's possible when students are given real-world challenges.
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Selected ScholarshipsTotal secured
$1 Million+
Scholarship secured
Notable awards
- USD 250,000Public Service Fellowship, Harvard
- USD 220,000UMich Doctoral Funding
- USD 100,000Columbia SIPA Excellence Award
Student achievementCelebrating success
Students in lecture hall
120+ companies across 35+ industries
Piece of Mind
Auma Holdings
Onyx Realty
PadCare
Rephobia
RapidSport
Bonji
Breezy
Sajag
Daily Dividend
Orangewood Labs
Cava Athleisure
Piece of Mind
Auma Holdings
Onyx Realty
PadCare
Rephobia
RapidSport
Bonji
Breezy
Sajag
Daily Dividend
Orangewood Labs
Cava Athleisure
150+ Industries to explore.
Find Your Future.
Explore dozens of industries through immersive experiences, real-world projects and expert-led pathways designed to help you discover what truly excites you.
Space
Orbital systems, aerospace research, and missions beyond Earth.
Explore
Artificial Intelligence
Human-centered AI, automation, and intelligent products.
Explore
Biotech
Life-science research spanning medicine, ethics, and impact.
Explore
Architecture
Spaces, cities, and structures shaped for people and planet.
Explore
Healthcare
Personalized patient outcomes through precision data.
Explore
Law & Policy
Contracts, regulation, and decisions that shape society.
Explore
Engineering
Product, mechanical, and systems design built to last.
Explore
Financial Services
Markets, equity research, and capital strategy.
Explore
Design
Fashion, interiors, and visual worlds people live inside.
Explore
Venture Capital
Spotting startups, markets, and the next big idea early.
Explore
Medicine
Clinical research, public health, and care that scales.
Explore
Business Strategy
Consulting, growth, and decisions that move companies.
Explore
Technology
Software, product, and platforms that shape everyday life.
Explore
Science & Research
Inquiry-led careers from labs to field discovery.
Explore
Social Impact
NGOs, community work, and change you can measure.
Explore
Media & Communication
Storytelling, journalism, and brands that stick.
Explore
Education
Adaptive learning environments for the next generation.
Explore
Real Estate
Property, urban growth, and places people call home.
Explore
Hospitality
Guest experience, travel, and service reimagined.
ExploreWhat Students and Parents say
Real experiences from the students who completed our internships and the parents who watched them grow.
“The sessions were very structured and broke everything down into achievable steps. I finally understood what a real career path looks like.”
A clear plan, weekly check-ins, and real-world examples made the difference.
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