Join a fully funded, three-month internship in Italy, where international participants work alongside experienced industry engineers in an immersive innovation program. Prototype and validate IoT edge AI solutions using connected technologies and industrial development platforms. 

Learn Inside the Telit Cinterion R&D Center

Hosted at the Telit Cinterion global R&D center in Trieste, Italy, the Edge AI Academy gives interns hands-on experience developing solutions using connected technologies and engineering platforms. 

Under the guidance of a dedicated mentor, participants:  

• Define an IoT edge AI project 
• Build a working prototype 
• Test its performance 
• Present the completed proof of concept

Program at a Glance

• Inaugural program dates: March 1-May 31, 2027 
• Project length: 12 weeks 
• Application deadline: Nov. 30, 2026 
• Decision deadline: Dec. 31, 2026 
• Cohort: Eight to 10 interns 
• Location: Telit Cinterion’s R&D center, Trieste, Italy 
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., with a lunch break 
• Participation: Full-time on-site 
• Program format: Dedicated mentorship and hands-on edge AI project work in an industry lab 

Financial Support: 

• Scholarship: Receive financial support during the program, including meal reimbursement.  
• Accommodation: Housing is provided.  
• Travel: The program covers approved travel and local transportation.  
• Visa assistance: Required visa fees are covered, and an invitation letter is provided when needed.

Apply Your Academic Knowledge to Industrial Edge AI Projects

You will spend your time in Trieste collaborating with experienced engineers on real IoT edge AI solutions.  

Telit Cinterion R&D center engineers’ expertise includes:

• Hardware engineering: RF, PCB, and digital design 
• Software engineering: Embedded software, Linux, Android, cloud, and AI 
• Product development: Validation, certification, production engineering, and product security 
• Application engineering: Customer-facing engineering

Academy interns will utilize development platforms and testing resources to complete their projects. Technical resources include facilities for:

• RF and wireless testing, including 5G 
• PCB and component analysis 
• Environmental and thermal testing 
• Physical testing 

Participants may also work with cellular, Wi-Fi, GNSS, and sensor technologies.  

Complete a Structured IoT Edge AI Project 

The project progresses through a 12-week, four-stage development cycle. Projects may address computer vision, sensor fusion, anomaly detection, or predictive maintenance.  

Weeks 1-2: Onboard and Immerse 

Begin with an introduction to the academy’s technologies and lab resources.  

Activities include: 

• Edge AI fundamentals 
• Technology and lab onboarding 
• Project scoping 
• Mentor assignment 

Weeks 3-8: Build and Experiment 

Engage in engineering work and experimentation.  

Activities include: 

• Prototype development 
• Hands-on work with technology and modules 
• Rapid experimentation 
• Technical mentoring 

Weeks 9-10: Refine and Validate 

Test project prototypes in Telit Cinterion’s R&D labs.  

Activities include: 

• Prototype testing 
• Performance benchmarking 
• Project refinement 

Weeks 11-12: Present and Deliver 

Present proof-of-concept demonstrations. 

Activities include: 

• Final project consolidation 
• Documentation and review 
• Demonstration preparation 
• Results presentation 

Who Should Apply to the Edge AI Academy?

The Edge AI Academy welcomes international bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral students, as well as graduates at those levels. Applicants should be interested in applying edge AI technologies to IoT and industrial challenges.

Candidates from diverse academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including: 

• AI, machine learning, and computer science 
• Data science and mathematics 
• Engineering 
• Business and marketing 
• Social sciences 
• Other relevant disciplines 

You do not need to fit a single academic profile. We are looking for people with varied perspectives who bring curiosity and creativity to technological challenges. 

Successful applicants should be prepared to: 

• Work on-site throughout the three-month program 
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary project 
• Learn unfamiliar technologies 
• Test and refine ideas through experimentation 
• Present a completed project to technical stakeholders 

Candidates with AI coursework will receive priority during selection.

Application Requirements 

Submit your application by Nov. 30, 2026. 

Your application should include: 

• A statement explaining your interest in the academy 
• Your academic transcript showing courses completed and grades received 
• A description of relevant coursework or experience with AI 
• Your current CV, if applicable 
• Your thesis or thesis summary, if applicable 

Candidates selected for the inaugural academy will be notified by Dec. 31, 2026.

Before Applying 

Applicants must be available to work on-site at the Telit Cinterion R&D center in Trieste, Italy, throughout the full program, March 1 to May 31, 2027. 

Interns work on-site Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a lunch break. Remote participation and flexible schedules are not available. 

Candidates must be able to work in technical English. Speaking, reading, and writing proficiency are required. 

Universities and Academic Partners 

Connect academic talent with industrial edge AI development. 

Participants in Telit Cinterion’s Edge AI Academy apply their academic knowledge in an industrial R&D environment, testing their ideas against real-world challenges.  

Universities and academic partners are invited to share this opportunity with eligible students and graduates. Institutions may also identify candidates whose interests and academic work align with the program.  

Interested in partnering with Telit Cinterion’s Edge AI Academy? 

FAQs 

What is the Telit Cinterion Edge AI Academy? 
The Edge AI Academy is a three-month innovation internship program hosted at the Telit Cinterion R&D center in Trieste, Italy. Participants work with experienced engineers to prototype and validate edge AI solutions.  

When will the first Edge AI Academy take place? 
The first academy is scheduled for March 1-May 31, 2027. The project curriculum covers 12 weeks within that three-month period. 

Who can apply to the Edge AI Academy? 
The program is open to international bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral students, as well as graduates at those levels.  

Is the Edge AI Academy fully funded? 
The program provides financial support, accommodation, approved travel, local transportation, and visa assistance.