Young Founders Lab (Online Entrepreneurship Programmes: Summer Group, Pitch Prep, Individual)
Young Founders Lab
Apply Now?Got an idea? Join Young Founders Lab this summer to build a real startup or non-profit with mentors, live workshops and team-based venture work. Create a pitch deck, sharpen skills for uni and competitions, and launch your project — apply by 15 April.
Young Founders Lab is an online entrepreneurship programme for high school students (Grades 9 6) focused on turning ideas into real startups or non-profits through mentorship-led, hands-on venture building. Programmes run fully online and combine live interactive workshops, small-team or one-to-one mentoring, readings and practical assignments.
Core outcomes include team-developed venture concepts, pitch decks and competition-ready submission materials. Three main pathways are offered: a 3-week Summer Group Program (daily, Monday to Friday), a 10-week Pitch Competition Prep Program (selected cohorts), and a 12-week Individual Program with personalised one-to-one mentorship and flexible start dates.
The experience emphasises execution, pitching and practical venture development rather than formal academic assessment; no formal academic credit is granted. Admissions are selective and involve an online application and interview for shortlisted candidates.
Tuition examples for 2026 are listed as USD $3,490 (Summer Group), $4,190 (Pitch Prep) and $3,990 (Individual). Merit scholarships and need-based financial aid are available, and a refundable $200 deposit secures a place if accepted.
The fully online format makes the programmes accessible across time zones.
No formal academic credit awarded; programme deliverables include a venture concept, pitch deck and competition-ready materials (practical outputs rather than accredited credit).
15 Apr 2026
Location
- High school students in grades 9 6 (US) through 12 (explicitly stated)
- Application with short written responses required
- Interview for shortlisted applicants (selective admissions)
- Merit-based scholarships and need-based financial aid available
- Accepted students must pay a refundable $200 deposit to hold their place
$3,490
2026 pricing examples: Summer Group Program $3,490; Pitch Competition Prep Program $4,190; Individual Program $3,990. A refundable $200 deposit is required to confirm a place. Merit scholarships and need-based financial aid are offered; check the provider for current pricing and scholarship deadlines.
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