Launch AI Austin
Where Innovation Meets Real-World Impact
June 22 – July 24, 2026
Earn money while you gain real-world experience on AI-driven projects, build career-ready skills in our AI course, and spend your summer in Austin—the Live Music Capital of the World.
Project-Based Internship
Join fellow interns to experience how AI is transforming industries—from higher education and technology to healthcare—through hands-on projects. Based in vibrant Austin, interns will enjoy an energetic city full of live music, food, outdoor spaces, and unforgettable evening and weekend adventures.
Get an AI Career Edge
As part of this program, students will take the AI Career Edge course that introduces you to the fundamentals of artificial intelligence (AI) through a balance of theory, practice, and critical reflection. Explore the foundations of AI, including its history, core concepts, and major techniques, while also engaging directly with widely available AI tools. Emphasis is placed on hands-on learning, including practical exercises in prompt engineering and the evaluation of AI-generated outputs.
Finish Strong with a $1,000 Stipend
Students who participate in this program will receive a $1,000 stipend when they complete the capstone project and wrap up the internship! Read the terms for more information.
Experience Austin with API
The Skills That
Set You Apart
You’ll leave this internship with experience employers are actively looking for:
Get Hands-On with AI & Emerging Tech
Learn and Explore the tools everyone’s talking about—and how companies are using them.
Build Team Skills That Actually Matter
Work with people across different roles, learn how to collaborate, and bring ideas to life together.
Level Up Your Problem-Solving Skills
Think smarter, research better, and tackle real challenges like a pro.
Speak Up & Stand Out
Build confidence sharing your ideas, working with others, and owning your voice.
Get Career-Ready (For Real)
Connect with industry leaders, get industry tips, and figure out your next steps.
Make What You Learn Actually Matter
Take what you know from school and apply it to real-life situations that count.
Summer Feels Different in Austin
Spend your time working on meaningful projects, all while experiencing a place people don’t want to leave!
Start Mornings Right
Enjoy morning coffee before co-working sessions tackling a real-world business challenge.
Afternoon Activities
Spend afternoons on or by the water with activities such as swimming, paddleboarding, boating, or just catching some rays.
Evenings in Austin
Austin earns it’s namesake as the Live Music Capital of the World. Explore one of the many live music venues in the evening hours with your new cohort of friends.
Weekend Activities
Spend your weekends exploring a city that knows how to enjoy life!
A Closer Look at
The Experience
Everything you need for a high-impact summer in Austin — fully organized, supported, and designed to accelerate your career.
Program investment cost: $4,999
This is a fully immersive internship experience based in Austin, Texas.
Your Internship Experience Includes:
Project-based internship
AI skills course
Housing in Austin
Career coaching & résumé workshops
Industry visits and excursions
Transit pass + airport pickup
Weekly group meals
On-site mentorship and support
$1,000 capstone completion stipend upon successful completion
As an intern you’ll:
Collaborate with your team in a shared workspace environment
Work on real-world AI projects and develop practical solutions
Receive ongoing mentorship, feedback, and support throughout the program
Participate in structured learning sessions to build in-demand AI skills
Turn ideas into tangible projects you can showcase in your portfolio
Present your work during a final capstone showcase
Experience Austin, TX, the live music capital of the world and home to tech giants
This isn’t just an internship — it’s a summer experience designed to help you build, learn, and explore alongside a driven community.
“API offered a wonderful chance to connect with students from all around the world and learn about business practices in an engaging and valuable way. Guest speakers provided incredible industry and experience insights and mentors were supportive and offered fantastic guidance.”
Madeline D.
Economics & Neuroscience Double Major
About API
Academic Programs International (API) is redefining experiential education through technology. We’re also a leader in global career exploration and experiential learning — supporting students through internships, cooperative education, and immersive international experiences that build professional capability, cultural intelligence, and leadership potential.
We combine decades of experience in global education with new AI-powered tools that help universities better support their students and help students discover the right opportunities — both abroad and in the U.S.
