TechGeneration is a selective summer residential internship experience designed to help college students make the most of their time in Massachusetts’ innovation economy. The program combines subsidized housing in the heart of Boston with a curated community, ecosystem exploration, and professional development experience, allowing students to engage in their internships while building skills, networks, and a clearer pathway into full-time careers.
The program is being done in partnership with Boston University, Harvard University, MIT, Northeastern University and the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative. It was recently featured in articles in the Boston Business Journal and State House News Service.
For students who secure a tech-related internship in Massachusetts, TechGeneration offers:
- Significantly discounted housing in the heart of Boston, removing one of the biggest barriers to accepting internships in the region;
- A built-in cohort of peers, creating an immediate social and professional network;
- Weekly programming led by Harvard University, MIT, Northeastern University, and Boston University alongside industry partners, covering topics like AI, entrepreneurship, climate innovation, and leadership;
- Direct exposure to Massachusetts’ innovation ecosystem, including connections to employers and leaders across sectors like robotics, fintech, and digital health;
- A resume-enhancing experience designed to help students stand out and translate internships into full-time opportunities.
TechGeneration turns a standard summer internship into a more immersive, connected, and career-accelerating experience.
Dates: May 25th – August 14, 2026
Eligibility:
- Must be a college junior, senior or graduate student who is either a resident of Massachusetts or attends a school in Massachusetts
- Have an in-person or hybrid tech internship in Massachusetts
As this is a new program, the state is eager to build awareness with eligible students as soon as possible, particularly juniors, seniors, and graduate students who:
- Have secured (or are pursuing) a tech-related internship in Massachusetts;
- Would benefit from affordable housing and a structured summer experience.
Space is limited, and students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
More information can be found at TechGeneration | Innovation.
