2026 Summer Build for Good Labs Student Program

The 2026 Summer Build for Labs Student Program is a hands-on, mission-driven internship designed for students who want to leverage technology and AI to create meaningful social impact.

This program connects industry professionals with student builders for an end-to-end experience designing, building, and shipping a real tech solution for social good. Build For Good Labs places students at the center of the creation process, from problem discovery to delivery, while receiving mentorship from experienced professionals across engineering, product, design, and strategy.

What You’ll Do

As a Build for Good intern, you will:

  • Collaborate with a small team of students and industry mentors

  • Identify a real-world social challenge and design a technology-driven solution

  • Build and iterate on a working product (e.g., app, platform, or tool)

  • Learn modern development workflows, collaboration tools, and best practices

  • Present your final solution and impact at the end of the program

Projects are purpose-driven and focus on areas such as accessibility, education, sustainability, healthcare, civic tech, or economic empowerment.

What You’ll Gain

  • Real-world, end-to-end product-building experience

  • Mentorship and feedback from industry professionals

  • Portfolio-ready work demonstrating technical and collaborative skills

  • Exposure to product thinking, social impact design, and agile development

  • Connecting with a community of motivated student builders and mentors

Program Structure & Time Commitment

The program runs primarily June–August 2026, with flexible start and end dates based on availability.

Participants are expected to commit:

  • 1 hour per week of structured virtual participation (meeting time flexible)

  • 2+ hours per week of independent or team-based build time outside of meetings

    • This is flexible based on the amount of time builders wish to spend on their projects and hours of availability.

This structure is designed to be compatible with summer classes, part-time work, or other internships while still providing a meaningful build experience.

Who Should Apply

This program is ideal for:

  • 11-12th graders, community college students, and university students, and any beginning builders across ages

  • Builders, developers, designers, and product-minded thinkers

  • Students passionate about using technology for social good

  • Those comfortable collaborating remotely and managing their time

Prior experience is helpful but not required. Curiosity, commitment, and a desire to build matter most.

Application Timeline

  • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

  • Selected applicants will be contacted by the end of March 2026 with next-step details.

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