Business, IT, & Entrepreneurship - Innovation Hub: Professional, Academic, and Cultural Experience included!

Join Isla for a truly immersive and “all inclusive” international experience! Our team pairs you with a local NGO in your field of interest, supports you every step of the way, secures housing, insurance, etc., connects you with professional, social, and cultural opportunities, and collaborates with your university to ensure all academic requirements are met! 

Intern with an innovation hub driving entrepreneurship, skills development, and technology transfer in Kosovo . Please note, applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Internships can take place during the school year or summer break. Internships last for 6+ weeks. You will get a chance to specify when you would like to start your internship.

A leading innovation hub in Kosovo, empowers young professionals and students by fostering entrepreneurship, skill development, and technology/skills transfer. Through its three core programs, the organization provides essential support for individuals looking to get started in the business and technology sectors.

The organization’s skill-building initiatives focus on equipping youth with the necessary tools to enter the workforce, offering training programs, workshops, and employment support. Meanwhile, its business incubator program helps students transform early-stage ideas into successful startups—guiding them through prototyping, business development, and securing funding opportunities. In addition, the hub plays a crucial role in technology transfer, assisting researchers in commercializing their innovations while providing technical expertise and business support.

Interns have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in program development, research, proposal writing, and project implementation. Opportunities span across business development, IT, and entrepreneurship, allowing interns to contribute to training initiatives, startup acceleration, and commercialization efforts. Whether working on strategic communications, program evaluation, or innovation-driven projects, interns play an integral role in shaping Kosovo’s entrepreneurial landscape.

For those passionate about startups, technology, and youth development, this internship offers a unique opportunity to engage in impactful projects, build industry connections, and develop valuable professional skills.

Isla will work closely with your university to locate funding and answer all questions. The following is included within the program so that you can focus primarily on the work at hand and be supported each step of the way! 

• Pre-departure preparations (packing list, language modules, cultural guidance, etc)
• Quality Internship Placement with a customized scope of work
• Airport pickup and in-country orientation
• Welcome lunch/dinner
• Housing, internet, and fully stocked kitchen
• Groceries
• Travel, medical, and emergency evacuation insurance
• Local SIM Card/phone plan (optional)
• Monthly Bus Passes/Transportation (optional)
• Local Language classes (optional)
• Tuition to study at the national university for 4 ECTS/3 US credits (Kosovo- optional)
• Mentorship from local professionals
• 24/7 support from Isla team
• Bi-weekly internship and cultural experience reflection sessions
• Scheduled team lunches/dinners with all interns/Isla team with relevant professionals/stakeholders
• Support in organizing and planning travel/in-country social activities
• Cultural/social activities as available
• Certificate of completion and letter of references upon completion of internship
• Continued mentorship post completion of internship (according to field of interest)
• Additional support depending on country of internship and academic requirements

Depending on the intern's skills and interests, they will be assigned to one or more of the following projects, focused on entrepreneurship, skills development, and technology transfer in Kosovo:

• Business Incubation and Startup Support
• Research and Proposal Development
• Training Programs and Workforce Integration
• Technology Transfer and Commercialization
• Program Implementation and Strategic Communications

The Ideal Candidate

Isla seeks interns who are passionate about entrepreneurship, innovation, and youth empowerment, eager to support startup development, business incubation, and technology transfer.

This internship provides a wonderful opportunity to earn academic credit to meet practicum, research, or capstone project requirements towards your degree. Or if you choose to intern abroad simply to gain international work experience in this unique global community, that is more than doable, too!

 

Skills & Abilities

• University undergraduate or graduate students, and young professionals with backgrounds in business, entrepreneurship, economics, IT, technology management, or related fields.
• Strong interest in startup development, innovation, and skills training for youth employment.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in both research and program implementation, contributing to business incubation and technology transfer efforts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive approach to learning and collaboration.
• Adaptability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, understanding the challenges of entrepreneurship and business development.
• Willingness to engage in research, proposal writing, training programs, and strategic communications to support the organization’s mission.

All Isla internships are customized to your particular academic interests and skill set. Please note, if you are a university undergrad or grad student, it is your responsibility to check with your institution and with Isla Internships Abroad to be sure that your internship Scope of Work is designed to meet all requirements for your particular academic needs. 

The Isla Team is available to guide you through the process even before you accept your Isla internship position. Most of the work in developing your placement is conducted way before your arrival in-country!

Hear from 2024 Isla Alumni: “I would describe it as a unique and rewarding experience for anyone interested in exploring the world and helping people. My time in Kosovo was one that I'll never forget, as the knowledge I gained and the people I met will both have special places in my heart.”

“The internship experience was one that will open your worldview and expose you to new challenges that you will only experience interning abroad. Interning through Isla will develop not only memories, but skills that will transfer into the workforce.”

“I would describe this experience as a once in a lifetime opportunity. It was very rewarding and it really shows what you can do by yourself in another country. It is something that I think everyone should do.”

Please note: A $90 application fee is required to process your application.

Apply here. Contact The Isla Team for more information at info@isla-serve.org! Live Learn Intern