Become a
Forward Deployed Engineer

Become a Forward Deployed Engineer

Start Minting Your Skills into Income, NOW

Check Your Eligibility

of MINT is to build a generation of student developers who are industry-ready and capable of delivering production-grade software before they even graduate.

The program aims to foster a

and merit-based growth within the student developer ecosystem, ultimately transforming them into Forward Deployed Engineers

Understand Requirement

Submit Proposal

Build Solution

Get Reviewed

Ship to Production

Understand Requirement

Submit Proposal

Build Solution

Get Reviewed

Ship to Production

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of MINT is to build a generation of student developers who are industry-ready and capable of delivering production-grade software before they even graduate.

The program aims to foster a

and merit-based growth within the student developer ecosystem, ultimately transforming them into Forward Deployed Engineers

Understand Requirement

Submit Proposal

Build Solution

Get Reviewed

Ship to Production

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Monetizing Intelligence and Talent

Monetizing Intelligence and Talent

MINT places you on software projects from organisations across the industry.

MINT places you on software projects from organisations across the industry.

You build production-grade software, ship it, and earn.

You build production-grade software, ship it, and earn.

/// MINT Selection Process

/// MINT Selection Process

Step 1: Get Eligible for MINT

1 - Earn Your GRIT Badge

Achieve at least one Novice Badge in GRIT to prove you have the technical foundation to take on production-grade work.

2 - Showcase Your Skills in the Interview

Demonstrate what you've built, how you think, and why you're ready. Shortlisted students go through a one-on-one interview with the MINT team.

Step 1:
Get Eligible for MINT

1 - Earn Your GRIT Badge

Achieve at least one Novice Badge in GRIT to prove you have the technical foundation to take on production-grade work.

2 - Showcase Your Skills in the Interview

Demonstrate what you've built, how you think, and why you're ready. Shortlisted students go through a one-on-one interview with the MINT team.

Step 2: Get Selected for a Project

1 - Get Assigned a Project Brief

Once you're eligible, you'll be assigned a project with full context — business problem, tech stack, expected deliverables…etc.

2 - Submit the Winning Proposal

Draft your technical proposal covering solution approach, architecture, milestones, and a proof of concept. The strongest proposal wins the project.

Step 2:
Get Selected for a Project

1 - Get Assigned a Project Brief

Once you're eligible, you'll be assigned a project with full context — business problem, tech stack, expected deliverables…etc.

2 - Submit the Winning Proposal

Draft your technical proposal covering solution approach, architecture, milestones, and a proof of concept. The strongest proposal wins the project.

Build, Deliver and Earn

Build, Deliver and Earn

/// Every project you ship earns you income, builds your portfolio, and proves you can deliver.

/// Every project you ship earns you income, builds your portfolio, and proves you can deliver.

Earn ₹50,000 per project *

Earn ₹50,000 per project *

Get paid for every Project| you successfully deliver.

Appreciation Letter

Get a signed letter of appreciation after every project you ship.

Solve Real Business Problems

Create a portfolio of live production software used by real organisations that top tech companies can’t ignore.

GUIDANCE FROM MENTORS / INDUSTRY EXPERTS

Get guidance in your architecture decisions, code reviews, and real-world trade-offs from Senior Experts

Product Thinking

Build, ship, learn from real use cases, and iterate to become a product builder that companies look for.

/// What You Build Here Matters

/// What You Build Here Matters

/// What Will You Build?

/// What Will You Build?

Production-grade software.
Deployed and used by real organizations.

Production-grade software.
Deployed and used by real organizations.

AI Native Business Management Systems

Voice AI & Conversational Agents

Voice AI & Conversational Agents

AI-Driven Analytics & Decision Systems

AI-Driven Analytics & Decision Systems

Multi-Agent Systems

Multi-Agent Systems

Autonomous Agentic Workflows

Autonomous Agentic Workflows

Advanced RAG & Knowledge Systems

Advanced RAG & Knowledge Systems

AI-Driven Analytics & Decision Systems

AI-Driven Analytics & Decision Systems

Many more...

/// Who Will You Build For?

Who Will You Build For?

Get the opportunity to build for organizations
across the industry.

Get the opportunity to build for organizations
across the industry.

Fortune 500 Companies

Fortune 500 Companies

Government & Public Sector

Government & Public Sector

Unicorn Startups

Unicorn Startups

High-Growth D2C Brands

High-Growth D2C Brands

Publicly Listed Companies

Publicly Listed Companies

Series A–D Funded Startups

Series A–D Funded Startups

Many more...

START MINTing!
And If You Have Any Doubt, Hit Us Up!

/// Frequently Asked Questions!

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Frequently Asked Questions!

What is MINT?

Who is eligible to apply for MINT?

How many students get selected per project?

What kind of projects will I build?

How long does a project typically take?

What if I get stuck or need technical guidance mid-project?

Besides money, what else do I receive?

Can I work on MINT projects alongside my college coursework?

Is this remote work or do I need to be on-site?

Can I take on multiple projects over time?

Monetizing Intelligence and Talent

*Terms & Conditions applied

Payout amount depends on project scope, complexity, and delivery quality.

Monetizing Intelligence and Talent

*Terms & Conditions applied

Payout amount depends on project scope, complexity, and delivery quality.