Atomic Knowledge Proof (AKProof or AKP) is a distributed company contributing to the evolution of the World Wide Web through legal and regulated application of artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptography, data science, and emerging technologies ("ABC5"). Our mission is to help people and organizations build scalable, trustless, multilateral relationships through cyberspace.

Atomic Internships are research & work experiences for exceptional young people* globally and annually during Fall (September to December), Winter (January to April), and Summer (May to August). Based on nearly a decade of running youth internship programs, the AKP team designed Atomic Internships to be modular and flexible for students who may have familial obligations scattered around school break periods, while providing a glimpse into professional life.

* this program is for primary and secondary schoolers; post-secondary students may apply for other internship positions within AKP

AKP is for young people* who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All teammates are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important.

As a member of the AKP Lab, you will be tasked with analyzing and synthesizing cutting-edge research in the fields of emerging tech. We're seeking people with a penchant for pursuing knowledge and understanding of the universe.

For interns under the age of 18 years old, consent from a parent or legal guardian is also required.

* this program is for primary and secondary schoolers; post-secondary students may apply for other internship positions within AKP

What you will do: 

• Seeking and reviewing relevant research in emerging technologies through any reliable sources.

• Summarizing, analyzing, and synthesizing insights through interactive discussions and presentations.

• Propose ideas or produce prototypes for applications of emerging technologies.

What you have:

• Effective communication skills: able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with teammates.

• Self-motivated and disciplined: able to work autonomously with focus, commitment, and sheer will.

The program lasts a minimum of 12 weeks, consisting of three phases:

• Bootcamp Phase

• Scouting Phase

• Workshop Phase

Every week is a cycle, consisting of three parts:

• Beginning-of-Week (BoW) briefing

• Middle-of-week (MoW) check-in

• End-of-Week (EoW) symposium

Our team is distributed and based in:

• Canada: Toronto, Ontario; Waterloo, Ontario.

• China: Hangzhou, Jiangsu; Shenzhen, Guangdong

• Europe: Amsterdam, Netherlands; Tallinn, Estonia

• HKSAR: Central; Hong Kong Science Park

Most work may be done remotely, but social and socratic gatherings (research sharings) are in-person!

AKP offers a sandbox for intense exploration of tech interests. It is not uncommon for youths to not know what they want in life; the best way to know what you want is to experience it to the fullest. Some areas of interest of ABC5 that AKP works in:

• Artificial Intelligence: AI agents, AI tool infrastructure, AI tool for productivity

• Blockchain and DLT: Decentralized Infrastructure, Decentralized Governance, Asset Tokenization

• Cryptography: Privacy-Enhancing Technologies, Digital Identity, Quantum Computing

• Data Science: Data Preparation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Modelling, Data Interpretation

• Emerging Technologies: Applications of Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain & Trust Technologies