Applications opening August ‘25
The world’s most prestigious student program.
Every August, we select just 3 exceptional students — 2 engineering fellows and 1 design fellow — to work alongside the world's top startups for short-term high impact projects during the school year.
Real Impact
Real products, real users, real problems, real change. Real impact.
Why baux?
The gap between academic learning and real-world startup experience is massive. We bridge that gap by placing exceptional students directly into high-growth companies.
Career Launch
Alumni are equipped with a skillset that is otherwise impossible to gain traditionally.
Elite Selection
Only the top 0.1% of applicants are accepted into our program each year.
The perfect team.
Every successful startup needs the same core foundation: exceptional engineering and world-class design. Our cohorts reflect this reality.
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How to become a baux fellow.
Our application process is rigorous, but fair. We are looking for exceptional talent, not just good grades.
Application
Apply to be a baux fellow and fill out our form. You will hear from us if you get to the next step.
Technical Interview
Demonstrate your skills through coding challenges or design critiques.
Take Home Project
Complete a short project to help us better understand your abilities, and skill-level.
Culture Fit
Meet our team and your host company and show us how you work with others.
Selection
Join the elite cohort and officially call yourself a baux fellow.
Our Mission
baux connects exceptional student talent with groundbreaking startups. We bridge the gap between academic brilliance and real-world impact, providing visionary companies with the specialized engineering and design expertise they need, while transforming semesters into career launchpads for the brightest minds. We believe great work happens before the degree, proving businesses don't have to choose between quality and cost. Welcome to baux. Let's build together.
Sara says:
“I had a precise vision for my website, but a tight budget and timeline. My baux fellows worked closely with me to deliver a visually appealing yet functional website that fit nicely within my budget. 10/10 recommend and I will be a returning customer!”
Contact Us
Have any questions? Please feel free to reach out. We are more than happy to assist!