Sahynex Internship Program 2026
A selective 16-week live business execution internship designed exclusively for MBA (Marketing) students of Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management. Move beyond classroom theory into live customer acquisition, revenue generation, and venture growth.
Target Cohort
25 MBA Marketing Students
5 Venture Teams of 5
Format & Duration
16 Weeks
112 Days
Hybrid model aligned with academic schedules
Program Structure & Phases
A structured 16-week journey moving from business discovery to live execution and venture incubation.
Phase 1: Business & Product Discovery
Teams will study an assigned company or product each week and present their findings on its market, customers, competitors, positioning, and growth opportunities, turning research into actionable business insights.
Phase 2: Venture Tracks
Over 12 weeks, the cohort splits into two operating venture tracks to drive live market growth and venture building.
Startup Growth Execution
20 Students / 4 Teams
Startup teams move into live business execution, real-time sales, customer acquisition, marketing, and growth activities within their assigned BOLPU startup.
Venture Incubation
5 Students / 1 Team
The new product team moves into building the venture itself, shaping the offering, testing it in the market, and driving early traction and customer acquisition from scratch.
16-Week Program Timeline & Execution Phases
Comprehensive breakdown of phase objectives, key focus areas, and activities.
| Phase | Timeline | Startup Track –Track A | New Venture Track –Track B |
|---|---|---|---|
Foundation | Weeks 1–4 | Market, customer, competitor and opportunity research; final recommendations. | Market, customer, competitor and opportunity research; final recommendations. |
Brand Build / Startup Execution | Weeks 5–7 | Work directly with the assigned startup based on its business needs, priorities and KPIs. | Build the venture’s brand through naming, positioning, visual identity, content and digital presence. |
Go-to-Market / Startup Execution | Weeks 8–9 | Execute startup-defined sales, marketing, growth or other business activities. | Develop pricing and sales collateral, launch plan, outbound campaigns and initial lead generation. |
Sell & Scale / Startup Execution | Weeks 10–13 | Continue execution against startup-agreed priorities and KPIs, with progress tracked by mentors. | Live selling, paid campaigns, growth experiments, customer feedback, conversion tracking and unit economics. |
Consolidate | Weeks 14–16 | Document work and outcomes, build case study and portfolio, and present contribution/results at Demo Day. | Document the venture build, create case study and portfolio, and present the product at Demo Day. |
About Sahynex MBA Internship Program
A selective 16-week live business execution internship designed exclusively for MBA (Marketing) students of Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management. Move beyond classroom theory into live customer acquisition, revenue generation, and venture growth.
We select a cohort of 25 to participate in this transformative 16-week program. Participants develop the practical skills, sales experience, and operational perspectives needed to scale businesses and execute real marketing strategies.
Application Deadline
September 8, 2026
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