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Live business projects. World-class guidance. Portfolio-ready outcomes.

Tuition for the iXperience programs covers the management and delivery of the full iX program - teaching, coaching, operations, and the platform that powers your learning and work. The internship itself is a live business project you complete as part of the program, guided by expert faculty and supported by your teaching team.

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What is an iX Internship?

An iX internship is a scoped, live business project for a vetted company. You'll research, design, build, iterate, and present to stakeholders while your iX faculty and teaching team coach you on process and quality. Think of it as a professional work stream with embedded mentorship and structured milestones.

You will:

Work in a small team on a clearly defined company project.
Meet weekly with your iX teaching team for coaching and unblockers.
Follow a proven delivery cadence:
(kickoff → research → build → review → present).
Produce tangible artifacts (models, decks, dashboards, PRDs, memos, analyses).
Present your final deliverable to company stakeholders.

You won't:

Be left to figure it out alone.
Do busywork or simulated cases, this is live, business-critical work.

How the internship fits into the iX program.

Whether you join Abroad (Cape Town or Lisbon) or Online, the internship is integrated with your bootcamp coursework.

Typical program rhythm.

Pre-work: foundational preperation before day 1.
2 weeks of bootcamp: 3 hours/day of live instruction + homework/group work.
4 weeks of internship + class blend: 3 internship days/week, 2 days of class + internship work.
Weekly coaching: scheduled internship support/coaching hours with your teaching team.

Expect ~ 24 class contact hours during the internship phase, plus dedicated internship support and substantial project time. Exact hours and schedules vary by program and location.

iX Abroad internships tracks & example project work.

Cape Town & Lisbon: In-city internships matched to your track. Some companies may schedule remote work days; co-working space provided. Daily life in a vibrant city; excursions and community events.

Management Consulting.

You might: structure ambiguous problems; conduct customer/market research; size opportunities; design experiments; model unit economics; storyboard an executive readout; facilitate stakeholder interviews.

Deliverables you'll ship:

MECE problem statement, hypotheses tree, research plan, insights brief, financial/ops model, recommendations deck, 1-page executive memo.

Resume language (example):

"Led a 4-person team to design and validate a go-to-market strategy; sized a $XXM opportunity; presented to C-suite with phased roadmap and KPI framework."

"Built unit economics model and sensitivity analysis to recommend pricing and channel mix; projected12-month payback with scenario planning."

Africa

Industry: Travel

Premier international innovation hub of startups, scale-ups, corporates, and global innovators.

Project & KPIs:

Research member needs and services, analyse global coworking–incubator competitors, and present strategic, customer-focused growth recommendations

Africa

Industry: Beauty Tech/ESG SaaS

Beauty & cosmetics platform with AI-powered ESG compliance tool for SMEs.

Project & KPIs:

3-5 year SaaS financial model: forecast income, sign-ups, costs, calculate CAC/LTV/break-even, model scenarios, benchmark ESG SaaS leaders, identify EMEA growth drivers.

Africa

Industry: Health Tech / Biotech

SA biotech startup, formerly AxaiTech, accelerating discovery-to-treatment through proteomics and genomics with CPGR. Focused on personalized cancer and complex disease treatments.

Project & KPIs:

Conduct a literature review of peptide biochemistry; curate a dataset; propose a predictive modeling approach; begin model implementation; prepare a presentation on research, dataset, and modeling plan.

Africa

Industry: Senior living/Research Sector

Consulting firm developing retirement-focused communities in SA.

Project & KPIs:

Expansion strategy: scan retirement trends, benchmark competitors, create a phased roadmap with value creation & risk analyses.

Africa

Industry: Co-working

Premier international innovation hub of startups, scale-ups, corporates, and global innovators.

Project & KPIs:

Research member needs and services, analyse global coworking–incubator competitors, and present strategic, customer-focused growth recommendations

Africa

Industry: SaaS

SaaS platform connecting businesses with vetted global talent.

Project & KPIs:

Customer acquisition strategy: create an acquisition deck, outline implementation plan, and project acquisition costs.

Europe

Industry: Sport Broadcasting & Digital Media

Portugal’s leading sports TV network with AI-driven features & streaming service.

Project & KPIs:

Support launch of new digital news section: research global sports media benchmarks, analyze competitors, define value proposition, explore monetization & engagement strategies, and present strategic recommendations.

Europe

Industry: Executive Consulting

Global leader in executive search, interim management, and leadership consulting (75+ offices worldwide)

Project & KPIs:

Research AI’s impact on leadership requirements; develop strategic recommendations; produce final executive reports & presentations; benchmark global trends in leadership advisory.

Europe

Industry: Home Services

The Oscar app is where users can discover more than 150 maintenance, cleaning, laundry, and beauty services in cities across Portugal and Spain.

Project & KPIs:

Students worked with Oscar following its €6 million equity raise to support European expansion. Interns analysed market dynamics and expansion strategies to guide the company’s next phase of growth.

Europe

Industry: Consulting

Complear offers expertise in digital health, providing complete regulatory and support services to manufacturers and distributors of medical devices.

Project & KPIs:

A strategic overview on the implementation of selected digital tools in the Complear suite.

Europe

Industry: Consulting

Zertive is a business and technology consultancy firm that supports its clients in their strategic management, leveraging technology to achieve and improve their business objectives.

Project & KPIs:

Students work with Zertive on its expansion into Spain, leveraging its IDC partnership and dedicated sales leadership in the region.

Investment Banking.

You might: build 3-statement models; conduct comps/ precedents; draft CIM slides; analyze a sector; support a live transaction workstream; prepare an investment memo.

Deliverables you'll ship:

Financial models, valuation memos, pitch/CIM pages, market maps, diligence trackers, and a board-ready summary deck.

Resume language (example):

"Built a full 3-statement operating model and DCF for a middle-market target;triangulated valuation using comps & precedents;synthesized findings in a 12-page memo for partner review."

"Owned sector screens across 75+ companies; developed market map and priority list; drafted teaser slides for outreach."

Africa

Industry: Venture Capital

Premier international innovation hub of startups, scale-ups, corporates, and global innovators

Project & KPIs:

Research member needs and services, analyse global coworking–incubator competitors, and present strategic, customer-focused growth recommendations

Africa

Industry: Propert Development

A strong team of industry professionals to deliver smart, innovative and high-tech developments and bring client visions to life. Property developer specialising in residential, commercial, and luxury projects.

Project & KPIs:

Build valuation models (DCF, comparables, cap rate), analyze capital structure, develop KPI dashboard, create LBO model, assess feasibility, risks & exit options, deliver investor-ready reports & pitch deck.

Africa

Industry: M&A and Capital Advisory

A boutique M&A and capital advisory firm helping founders and business owners build, grow, and exit.

Project & KPIs:

Analyse M&A trends; build a CRM-ready list of strategic acquirers; create outreach templates and decks to engage buyers; deliver a final strategic report with actionable proposals.

Africa

Industry: Hospitality & Eco-Tourism

Luxury eco-lodge preparing to expand into two new locations.

Project & KPIs:

Build valuation model; design investor pitch; expansion feasibility; operational improvements; fundraising materials.

Africa

Industry: Manufacturing / Consumer Retail

Premium SA kitchenware & décor brands with strong retail presence.

Project & KPIs:

Valuation models; investor pitch deck; research 20+ export markets; operational audit; strategic recommendations.

Data Science & AI.

You might: acquire/clean datasets; build predictive/ML models; design experiments; deploy notebooks/dashboards; translate insights for non-technical execs; implement a light MLOps cadence for versioning and review.

Deliverables you'll ship:

Reproducible notebooks, feature store notes, model reports, dashboards, experiment logs, and a stakeholder-friendly insights pack.

Resume language (example):

"Engineered features and trained a classification model (F1 T from 0.71→0.84) to predict churn; deployed dashboard with actionable levers for ops team."

"Designed A/B evaluation for pricing algorithm; quantified lift and trade-offs; delivered recommendations to product leadership."

Africa

Industry: Digital Commerce

SA digital commerce company using ML to automate ad campaign management (Google Search Ads)

Project & KPIs:

Develop a method to enrich client industry data (via campaigns, APIs, manual mapping); calculate avg CTR & CPOC by industry; recommend optimal spend per industry; deliver dashboard/tool/report with findings.

Africa

Industry: Health Tech/Biotech

SA biotech startup, formerly AxaiTech, accelerating discovery-to-treatment through proteomics and genomics with CPGR.

Project & KPIs:

Africa

Industry: Data Science

SA biotech startup, formerly AxaiTech, accelerating discovery-to-treatment through proteomics and genomics with CPGR.

Project & KPIs:

Africa

Industry: Machine Learning

DataProphet is an AI-as-a-Service company of machine learning specialists with a global presence. They work with manufacturers worldwide to optimize their production LPIs via existing plant data and machinery.

Project & KPIs:

For this project, interns worked on projects relating to the manufacturing space and measuring efficiency on production lines that were in active service.

Africa

Industry: Data Intelligence

Population-centric intelligence is a proprietary methodology that leverages hard-to-obtain data sources, automated collection tools, advanced data-driven analytics, and deep security expertise.

Project & KPIs:

For this project, interns worked on projects relating to the manufacturing space and measuring efficiency on real-world production lines that were in active service.

iX Online internships tracks & example project work.

Online (Remote): Guaranteed remote internship integrated with your coursework. U.S. and international company partners across industries. Clear weekly cadence with live classes (typically mornings, PT) and team work blocks.

Management Consulting.

Deliverables you'll ship:

MECE problem statement, hypotheses tree, research plan, insights brief, financial/ops model, recommendations deck, 1-page executive memo.

Resume language (example):

"Led a 4-person team to design and validate a go-to-market strategy; sized a $XXM opportunity; presented to C-suite with phased roadmap and KPI framework."

"Built unit economics model and sensitivity analysis to recommend pricing and channel mix; projected12-month payback with scenario planning."

Online

Industry: Manufacturing

A manufacturing firm specializing in metal forming and complex component production.

Project & KPIs:

Optimize operations through cost analysis, improved lead generation, and exploration of new market opportunities.

Online

Industry: Financial Services

South African provider of alternative funding solutions for SMMEs, specializing in Purchase Order Funding and Invoice Discounting.

Project & KPIs:

Competitor benchmarking study of invoice discounting providers, analyzing pricing, products, and digital strategies to deliver strategic recommendations to Sourcefin’s leadership.

Online

Industry: Innovation

Neurabuild develops nature-inspired technologies, focusing on space domain awareness and neuromorphic systems.

Project & KPIs:

Create an investor-ready business plan for EcoEar, identifying new industries and developing a growth strategy.

Online

Industry: Travel

Online travel platform offering flights, accommodation, transport, and insurance, with a new AI Innovation Lab for marketing.

Project & KPIs:

AI Marketing Playbook for Travelstart, including tool reviews, sample content, and strategic recommendations.

Online

Industry: Digital Media & Entertainment Technology

Social TV platform combining social media engagement with live, creator-led entertainment.

Project & KPIs:

Analyze user feedback, design a creator activation strategy, and build an operational framework to support Ambistream’s growth.

Online

Industry: Health Innovation

Digital health firm providing regulatory and compliance services for medical device manufacturers and distributors.

Project & KPIs:

Pricing strategy for Complear’s new app through competitor benchmarking, financial modeling, and customer insights.

Investment Banking.

You might: build 3-statement models; conduct comps/ precedents; draft CIM slides; analyze a sector; support a live transaction workstream; prepare an investment memo.

Deliverables you'll ship:

Financial models, valuation memos, pitch/CIM pages, market maps, diligence trackers, and a board-ready summary deck.

Resume language (example):

"Built a full 3-statement operating model and DCF for a middle-market target;triangulated valuation using comps & precedents;synthesized findings in a 12-page memo for partner review."

"Owned sector screens across 75+ companies; developed market map and priority list; drafted teaser slides for outreach."

Online

Industry: Investment Banking & Private Equity

A U.S.-based investment firm focused on early-stage and growth equity investments across public and private markets.

Project & KPIs:

Produce investment memos, financial models, and strategic reports with data-backed insights, presented in a professional, industry-ready format.

Online

Industry: Investment Banking & Private Equity

TJ Brothers is a U.S.-based investment firm focused on early-stage and growth equity investments across public and private markets.

Project & KPIs:

Produce investment memos, financial models, and strategic reports with data-backed insights, presented in a professional, industry-ready format.

Online

Industry: FinTech / B2B Payments & Rewards

A U.S.-based fintech company offering a rewards-driven invoice payment platform and financial products for underbanked vendors and employees.

Project & KPIs:

Design vendor personas, recommend financial products and rewards, build a revenue model, and deliver a go-to-market strategy for Cellfunds.

Online

Industry: Venture Capital

Venture capital firm investing in early-stage companies reimagining consumer experiences.

Project & KPIs:

Interns gained hands-on experience in sourcing early-stage investment opportunities by analyzing emerging consumer trends in sectors such as sleep tech, pet wellness, next-gen beauty, and creator monetization.

Online

Industry: Venture Capital

Extol Capital is a US-based growth equity firm that invests in consumer-focused technology companies across global markets.

Project & KPIs:

Interns analyzed portfolio's across AI, SaaS, and real estate tech, comparing public and private investments, modeling scenarios, and delivering strategic capital recommendations.

Online

Industry: Manufacturing

Family-owned company specializing in bulk handling and custom plastic compounding for manufacturers.

Project & KPIs:

Interns applied Brunk’s new ERP data to analyze financial trends, break down the cash conversion cycle, and propose strategies to improve performance.

Online

Industry: Health Tech

Offers expertise in digital health, providing complete regulatory and support services to manufacturers and distributors of medical devices.

Project & KPIs:

Build financial models and DCF valuation for Complear; design an investor pitch deck; support due diligence for additional ventures.

Online

Industry: Financial Services

Knife Capital is a venture capital investment manager that accelerates the international expansion of African innovation-driven businesses.

Project & KPIs:

Support portfolio fundraise. Build investment memorandum, financial models and market research to strengthen investor case.

Online

Industry: Investment Banking & Financial Advisory

A boutique investment advisory firm specializing in M&A and capital structuring for growth-stage and enterprise transactions.

Project & KPIs:

Build valuation models (DCF and comps), structure transaction funding, and deliver a pitch deck outlining deal rationale, risks, and recommendations.

Data Science & AI.

Deliverables you'll ship:

Reproducible notebooks, feature store notes, model reports, dashboards, experiment logs, and a stakeholder-friendly insights pack.

Resume language (example):

"Engineered features and trained a classification model (F1 T from 0.71→0.84) to predict churn; deployed dashboard with actionable levers for ops team."

"Designed A/B evaluation for pricing algorithm; quantified lift and trade-offs; delivered recommendations to product leadership."

Online

Industry: Digital Commerce

SA digital commerce company using ML to automate ad campaign management (Google Search Ads)

Project & KPIs:

Online

Industry: Health Tech/Biotech

SA biotech startup, formerly AxaiTech, accelerating discovery-to-treatment through proteomics and genomics with CPGR.

Project & KPIs:

Online

Industry: Data Science

SA biotech startup, formerly AxaiTech, accelerating discovery-to-treatment through proteomics and genomics with CPGR.

Project & KPIs:

Online

Industry: Machine Learning

Project & KPIs:

For this project, interns worked on projects relating to the manufacturing space and measuring efficiency on production lines that were in active service.

Online

Industry: Data Intelligence

Population-centric intelligence is a proprietary methodology that leverages hard-to-obtain data sources, automated collection tools, advanced data-driven analytics, and deep security expertise.

Project & KPIs:

For this project, interns worked on projects relating to the manufacturing space and measuring efficiency on real-world production lines that were in active service.

What you'll walk away with.

A portfolio-ready deliverable set.

A strong, truthful resume entry (with bullets you can defend in interviews).

Confident presentation skills backed by faculty feedback.

Experience working cross-functionally on a live business problem.

A professional network of mentors, alumni, and peers.

Internship takeaways.

As part of your experience at iX, you'll work with a group of other students, guided by your expert teacher and TAs.

Frequently asked questions.

Am I paying tuition for the internship?

No. Tuition funds the program-teaching, coaching, operations, and the infrastructure that enables your internship project. The internship is the work project component you complete within the program, under expert guidance.

Is the internship guaranteed?

Abroad: you're matched to an in-city company project aligned to your track; some workdays may be remote per company policy, with co-working space provided.
Online: a remote internship is guaranteed and integrated with your coursework.

Who are the companies?

Partners vary by year, spanning startups, NGOs, and established firms. Final placements are confirmed closer to the program start. Examples shown are representative of scope and level.

Will I be onsite?

Abroad: expect a mix of in-person and occasional remote days depending on the company.
Online: the internship is fully remote, with a clear weekly cadence and frequent faculty and manager check-ins.

Do I get support on the project?

Yes, weekly internship coaching, TA unblockers, and milestone reviews. You'll also run presentation dry-runs before stakeholder meetings.

Disclaimer: Company partners and projects vary by cohort. Examples are representative. Schedules, class times, and formats may shift to accommodate enrolled students and host-company constraints. The internship is a work project completed within the iX program under faculty guidance; tuition covers the program experience and operations that enable it.

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