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    Connecting Startups with Student Talent

    A platform that connects ambitious startups with talented students for short-term, high-impact project work.

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    Want to be amongst the first to access Graft micro-internships?

    How It Works

    A streamlined process to connect, collaborate, and create.

    1

    Startups Post Projects

    Startups define their project needs and post them on the platform.

    2

    Teams Are Formed

    Students apply and startups select the best talent to form project teams.

    3

    Results Are Delivered

    Teams collaborate to deliver high-quality results within the project timeline.

    4

    Mentorship is Offered

    Industry professionals provide guidance and mentorship throughout the project.

    5

    Performance Tracking

    Monitor progress and provide feedback through our integrated tools.

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    Gain Real Experience & Build Your Portfolio

    • Gain experience with real startups
    • Build a diverse portfolio of high-impact projects
    • Receive mentorship from industry experts
    • Earn money for your project contributions
    • Unlock potential for long-term opportunities

    Access Motivated Talent at Affordable Rates

    Find bright and ambitious students to help with your short-term projects, bringing fresh perspectives and skills to your team.

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    Weekly Graft Spotlight

    A snapshot of the talent and projects on our platform.

    Jasmine Chen

    Student

    Jasmine Chen

    Computer Science, UWaterloo

    "The micro-internship was intense, but I shipped a real feature. It was the best thing I put on my CV."
    CarbonCrop

    Startup

    CarbonCrop

    AI for soil carbon verification

    "We got critical user feedback in two weeks. The student team was sharper than most freelancers we've hired."
    "First 100 Users" Sprint

    Project Idea

    "First 100 Users" Sprint

    A 2-week growth experiment

    "Could a micro-team validate a new user acquisition channel before you build it out? Let's find out."

    About Graft

    Graft is a project-based platform that connects early-stage startups with driven university students for short, high-impact internships called micro-internships. These projects are matched by Graft's AI-driven team builder, which carefully forms micro-teams of 2–3 students based on complementary skills, interests, and availability.

    For students, Graft offers real-world experience, mentorship, a chance to build a portfolio, and paid opportunities that fit around academic life. For startups, Graft provides affordable, flexible access to young talent ready to contribute from day one.

    The platform values fairness, collaboration, and transparency — every project is tracked, reviewed, and rewarded based on performance. Graft is more than a freelance platform; it's a launchpad for student careers and a growth engine for early-stage innovation.

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