Sage Corps: Inter Abroad with a Startup

Sage-Corps-1 Sage Corps offers international internships working with startups that help students gain hands-on experience, build a global network, and develop career-ready skills.

Their programs include a Summer 8-week Intern Abroad program, a Start! 2-week Startup Consulting and Venture Capital program and a Semester Part-time Remote Internship. As part of every program, students first complete online curricular modules to build hard skills and soft skills in preparation for their internship

The program is open to all majors with roles in sales/business development, marketing, data/business analytics, software development, UX/UI design, finance, and graphic design.

Beyond professional experience, students immerse themselves in a new culture through curated events and travel opportunities. By the end of the program, they gain practical skills, global exposure, and a competitive resume for future career success.

Why Startups?

Interning at a startup isn’t just about adding experience to a resume—it’s about gaining real, hands-on skills in a dynamic environment. Unlike larger corporations, startups give interns the chance to work directly with leadership, take ownership of projects, and make an actual impact. Whether students are interested in business, marketing, or tech, startups assist in developing critical problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a global mindset—all while contributing to a company that values fresh ideas.

Startups also offer a more collaborative and dynamic atmosphere, with open workspaces, networking events, and close-knit teams that make it easier to build meaningful connections with peers. Plus, employers recognize the difference between a passive internship and one that takes on real responsibility. Interning abroad at a startup, signals to future employers that a student is adaptable, resourceful, and ready for challenges—qualities that set many apart in today’s job market.

Types of Placements

Interning at a startup abroad offers a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience, build critical skills, and make a lasting impact. Whether a student is interested in marketing, business development or another field, their internships place students in dynamic environments where they work on meaningful projects alongside innovative teams.

Internship Example Roles

Loyapp (Barcelona): An app that helps local businesses to boost their recurrent revenue by digitalizing their loyalty programs. A previous business development intern conducted market research to identify potential clients, developed a FAQ page and chatbot.
Marker Content (Dublin): A platform with the fastest-growing community of freelancers and copywriters. A previous intern in marketing managed email marketing campaigns, performed market research, and analyzed data from Google Analytics.
Payline Data & Under.IO (Chicago): A platform that takes payments online, in-person, via invoice, on website through one single account. A previous remote intern in a business development role researched payment processors, analyzed competitor strategies, and contributed to business development initiatives.
ChatWith (Madrid): A WhatsApp tool that can help companies attract more qualified leads and achieve greater conversion in their Google Ad campaigns. A previous intern in a marketing role managed SEO, content creation, and social media marketing.
SheCodes (Lisbon): A hands-on online coding workshops platform created for women in 100 developing countries. A previous intern in a marketing role created and edited content for social media, crafted newsletters, and conducted website audits.