NSF I-Corps · Founding Student Program · All colleges

Join the founding student team of an NSF-backed AI startup.

Get real startup experience, a LinkedIn recommendation, and a certificate. Five tracks — Ambassador, Marketing, Design, Gamification, and Beta Testing. Open to students at every college.

237K
Downloads
47
Countries
4.7★
App rating
NSF
I-Corps cohort

Five ways to build with us

Pick the track that matches your strengths. Every track is a real project with founder mentorship — not free labor.

Best for growth

Campus Ambassador

  • Run quiz battles & events on your campus
  • Recruit classmates with your referral link
  • Become the face of QuizVerse at your school
Best for storytellers

Marketing

  • TikTok, Reels & Shorts content
  • Own a real user-acquisition campaign
  • Influencer & student-org outreach
Best for creatives

Graphics / Design

  • Social graphics, posters & merch concepts
  • UI mockups & brand explorations
  • Build a portfolio with shipped work
Best for game thinkers

Gamification

  • Design reward loops, streaks & quests
  • Pitch engagement & retention mechanics
  • See your ideas tested with real players
Best for detail-finders

Beta Tester

  • Test new features before launch
  • Report bugs & shape onboarding
  • Direct line to the product team

What you get

This is an experiential learning program. Strong contributors may be considered for future paid opportunities as we grow — but there's no implied pay or equity.

Real startup experience

Own a real project at an NSF I-Corps-backed AI startup — not busywork.

LinkedIn recommendation

A written recommendation and founder reference for strong contributors.

Certificate

An official QuizVerse Founding Team certificate for your résumé.

Founder mentorship

Direct mentorship and weekly check-ins with the founding team.

Why this is real

Not a random side project.

QuizVerse is operated by AniDeeBee LLC, an Austin, Texas company accepted into the NSF I-Corps IdeaLaunch cohort. The app already has 237K+ downloads across 47 countries and is built on three production products. You'll be working with a team that has shipped before.

NSF I-Corps cohortAustin, TX companyLive on iOS & Android

How it works

1

Apply in 2 minutes

Pick a track and tell us a little about yourself. No résumé required.

2

15-minute founder call

If it's a fit, a founder reaches out to chat about your goals and the project.

3

Start this week

Get onboarded, claim your project, and begin building with the team.

Apply now

Apply to the Founding Student Program

Takes about 2 minutes. We review every application personally.

Step 1 of 3

Which track fits you best?
Play while you apply

See what you'd be building.

Install QuizVerse and experience the AI quizzes, live tournaments, and gamified learning you'll help grow on your campus.

Rated 4.7 · 12 languages · 47+ countries · No credit card

237K learners on QuizVerse · 12K joined today

  • AI-powered quizzes

    Personalized to your weak topics. Every session adapts.

  • 30+ live game modes

    Daily Brain, head-to-head, tournaments, Fortune Wheel.

  • 12 languages

    Play with friends across 47+ countries.