McMaster expands startup immersion (MSI): paid four‑month startup placements and application dates (Dec 2026–Feb 2027)
McMaster’s Startup Immersion Internship (MSI) placed 15 students in paid four‑month startup internships in 2026. More than 1,100 students applied in 2026. Student applications open Dec 21, 2026 and close in February 2027; startups may apply until Nov 29, 2026.
Launched in 2024, the McMaster Startup Immersion Internship (MSI) matches students across faculties with campus startups for paid, hands‑on four‑month placements. In 2026, 15 interns worked on tasks from product development and firmware engineering to market research and communications; some continued with their host startups afterward. The program drew over 1,100 applications in 2026, underlining strong demand from students and startups.