This program played a powerful role in connecting high-growth startups with top student talent, creating hands-on learning experiences while fueling early-stage innovation. As we sharpen our focus and deepen our impact, we are concentrating our resources on core venture programs built to support founders at the earliest stages.

We’re incredibly grateful to the founders who mentored, guided, and championed student participants in our region and beyond. We’re proud of what this program accomplished, and even more excited about what’s ahead.

The Good News

An equivalent program is available through our partners at the Ohio Department of Development, offering reimbursement for intern wages and continued support for companies seeking student talent.

Looking to Hire an Intern? 

A similar internship reimbursement program is available through our partners at the Ohio Department of Development: College Technology Internship Program (CTIP). This program provides wage reimbursement support for companies hiring student interns.

At-a-Glance College Technology Internship Program Details

CTIP provides:

• Reimbursement of ⅔ of intern wages, up to $7,500 per intern
• Up to 10 interns per company, per application round
• Interns must be hired as W-2 employees
• Minimum pay: $15.00/hour
• Candidate matching support provided by the Ohio Department of Development

Key Dates for the Session

• Company Applications due by February 27, 2026
• Student applications open February 2-27, 2026 
• Internships effective from May 1- October 31, 2026