FOR STARTUP COMPANIES

Two ways to bring an
intern into your startup

One is free and short. One is paid and long. Both are searched, screened and managed by us. The table below tells you which one you need in about twenty seconds.

COMPARE

Both options are managed end to end by theInterna. You never deal with a job board.

OPTION A

Funded placement

A student from one of our education partners, funded by that partner, working on a real project in your team.

OPTION B

Recruited hire

A full time intern we search for, screen and shortlist specifically against your brief. You pay them, and us.

Duration 1 to 3 months 6 to 12 months
Cost to you No fee. No salary. Monthly stipend to the intern, plus our fee
Who pays the intern The education partner funds the placement You do. Typically €500 to €1,000 per month
Working pattern Remote, part time or full time Full time, in person or remote
Who runs the search We match from a live partner cohort We do. A dedicated search against your brief
How candidates arrive Already trained and screened by the partner Sourced, screened and shortlisted for this role only
Your time commitment Two short interviews, then 1 to 2 hrs supervision a week Full interview process, then normal line management
Visa support Not required, remote Included where a route is needed
Can it convert to a hire Yes, and many do Yes, that is usually the point
Availability Tied to partner cohort dates Any time. We start the search when you brief us
Best for Testing a project, or trying the model before committing Real capacity you are ready to pay for and keep
Host a funded placement → Brief us on a role →
OPTION A

Funded placement

A student funded by our education partner, working on a real project in your team.

Duration 1 to 3 months
Cost to you No fee. No salary.
Paid by Education partner
Pattern Remote, part or full time
Search Match from live cohort
Candidates Trained/screened by partner
Time commit 1-2 hrs supervision / wk
Visa support Not required, remote
Convert to hire Yes, and many do
Availability Partner cohort dates
Best for Testing a project before committing