Ignite Young Adult Entrepreneurial Internship
Empowering Bermuda’s young adults to explore their passion for Entrepreneurship
Stay tuned for the 2026 summer internship application dates.
Ignite’s Young Adult Entrepreneurial Internship gives Bermudians aged 18-25 the opportunity to gain hands-on entrepreneurial experience with some of Bermuda’s most innovative startups – many of them Ignite graduates. Successful interns will:
- Work directly with entrepreneurial leaders in both for-profit and non-profit sectors.
- Participate in information sessions with the Ignite team.
- Develop their won entrepreneurial ideas and projects in the Ignite Hub, supported by mentors and programme facilitators.
Key Dates
Programme Duration: July - August 2026
Workshops & Huddles: Tues & Thurs, 10 AM - 12 PM
Intern Application Period:
April 2026
Intern Interview Dates:
May 2026
Orientation:
July 2026
Programme Overview
The summer begins with an Ignite orientation, followed by a five-week immersive experience. Interns will receive:
- One-to-one mentorship form a host entrepreneur or business
- Workshops and training from industry experts and Ignite alumni
- Community support through group check-ins, huddles, and peer collaboration
Time commitment:
- 8 hours/week working on a specific project with a host startup or organisation.
- 4 hours/week for:
- Skill-building workshops Group huddles and community check-ins
- Personal development sessions
Workshop topics may include:
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Customer Discovery
- Lean Startup Principles
- Marketing & Branding
- Leadership & Team Building
- and more!
Eligibility and Requirements
No academic qualifications or prior work experience required – just passion, commitment, and the right attitude. Applicants must:
- Be 18-25 years old
- Be Bermudian or have Permission to Work in Bermuda
- Commit to in-person workshops twice a week
- Be available to work 8 hours/week with their host business
- Demonstrate:
- Open-Mindedness
- Positive Attitude
- Self-Motivation
- Organisation and attention to detail
- Willingness to learn and take feedback
Benefits and Stipend
Interns will gain practical business skills, leadership experience, and a professional network. Each successful participant will earn up to $1,500 upon completion of their host project. The programme concludes with presentations of their work and an awards ceremony celebrating their contributions to Bermuda’s entrepreneurial community.
Testimonials
Some of our past participants about the programme…
Past Host Businesses & Organisations
Get in Touch
For any questions, please contact the Programme
Managers at interns@ignitebermuda.com.