MANAGE-CIA Internship Program
Internships are the opportunity to test our wings and achieve what we thought impossible. -Moira Rogers
Internships are the opportunity to test our wings and achieve what we thought impossible.
-Moira Rogers
About the Program India’s agricultural sector is rapidly evolving with the rise of Agri-Startups that are introducing innovative, tech-driven solutions to age-old farming challenges. To support and sustain this momentum, there is a growing need to engage and equip young minds—particularly students pursuing higher studies in agriculture and allied disciplines—with practical exposure, entrepreneurial skills, and a deep understanding of the startup ecosystem. Recognizing this need, MANAGE–Centre for Innovation and Agripreneurship (CIA), Hyderabad, conducts a specialized internship program aimed at grooming the next generation of agri-leaders and changemakers.
Objectives of the Program
Scope of the Internship Experience
Eligible Participants Post-graduate and Ph.D. students specializing in Agri-Business Management, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Economics, Development & Policy Studies, and Rural Development Studies are eligible to apply for this program.
Structure of the program This is a paid internship program with a duration of six months. A total of six candidates will be selected for the internship. How to Apply Once MANAGE-CIA opens the application process, interested candidates are required to follow the steps below: Step 1: Email a one-page CV highlighting your relevant skills, experiences, and academic background. Step 2: Submit a 350-word Statement of Purpose (SoP) and motivation letter explaining why you are applying for this internship, what you aim to learn, and how you can contribute to the agri-startup ecosystem. Step 3: After an initial screening of applications, shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview. Step 4: Based on the interview, the top six candidates will be selected for the internship program.