Real Internships
Work on meaningful product teams, not toy tasks.
Problem
Why we exist
In the AI era, tutorials aren’t enough. Students need real projects, code reviews, and ship-ready habits. Too many talented juniors graduate without practical experience—and miss out on their first role.
Vision
What we're building
InternFlo bridges the gap between classroom and industry. We connect top, motivated students to internships, mentors who ship, and workflows that mirror real teams—so they can step into jobs with confidence.
What InternFlo Offers
Built for ambitious builders across Africa.
Mentors Who Ship
Guidance from engineers across Africa & the diaspora.
Job-Ready Proof
GitHub contributions, PRs, reviews, and references that matter.
Career Acceleration
Interview prep, portfolio polishing, and network effects.
Regional Access
Mobile-friendly access across East Africa; inclusive, supportive community.
How It Works
Simple steps that lead to real roles.
- Step 1
Apply to the Waitlist
Tell us your goals, stack, and availability.
- Step 2
Meet Your Track
Frontend, Backend, Full-stack, DevOps, AI/ML.
- Step 3
Build & Ship
Real sprints, code reviews, and deliverables with mentors.
- Step 4
Show Your Proof
Public PRs, mentor notes, and reference letters.
- Step 5
Get Matched
Pathways to internships and early roles with trusted partners.
Students & Juniors
For Students & Juniors
Get the experience employers look for: collaborative coding, CI/CD, issue tracking, and pragmatic problem-solving.
Mentors
For Mentors
Pay it forward, shape the next generation, and grow your leadership. Flexible time commitments.
Become a MentorPartners
For Partners
A vetted pipeline of motivated interns who’ve learned to ship. Co-create tracks aligned with your stack.
Host InternsOutcomes & Social Proof
Traction from our pilot proves the demand for proof-of-work internships.
1,000+
Applications of interest during pilot intake.
90%
Students reported higher confidence shipping production code.
Graduates placed
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“InternFlo gave me real code reviews and the confidence to pass interviews.”
Student, Nairobi
“I saw students progress from hesitant to shipping PRs weekly.”
Mentor, Lagos
“We onboarded interns who already understood our workflows.”
Partner, Kigali
Founder
Why I’m building InternFlo.
I build teams that ship. Over the last five years I’ve architected multi-million user platforms, mentored thousands of African developers, and led squads modernizing stacks across fintech, Web3, and AI. InternFlo is how we turn that playbook into proof-of-work internships for the next wave of builders.
Desire Kaleba
Lead Engineer • Scalable Systems & AI Architect • Mentor to 1,800+ devs
Snapshot
Desire Kaleba
Lead Engineer • Scalable Systems & AI Architect • Mentor to 1,800+ devs
- Staff-level full-stack engineer fluent in TypeScript, Rust, Go, Python, and cloud-native DevOps.
- Designed AI/ML systems, high-throughput microservices, and CI/CD pipelines that cut deploy time 50%.
- Mentored 1,800+ backend engineers through structured curriculum and live code reviews.
Mentors
Mentors
Guide squads, host live code reviews, or run deep dives. We support flexible schedules so you can lead in ways that fit work and life.
Partners
Partners
Source interns who already know standups, sprints, and delivery. Co-design challenges with us and build pipelines aligned with your stack.
FAQ
Questions we hear often.
When does the program start?
We open cohorts on a rolling basis; join the waitlist to get early access.
Who can apply?
Motivated students and junior devs across Africa (initial focus on East Africa).
Is there a cost?
Core access is accessible; scholarships and sponsor-supported tracks will be available.
How are internships matched?
We align skills, goals, availability, and partner needs for every placement.
Will I get a certificate?
We prioritize proof of work—PRs, mentor feedback, and references.
Ready to build your proof of work?
Join the waitlist and be first to access tracks, mentors, and internship openings.