Gain the fundamental skills you need to explore a viable business idea.
Build a startup with a team.
Build a startup on campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Start a revenue-generating startup with a team from around the world in under 5 weeks by going beyond theory and actually starting.
Learn the requirements and each step of the application.
Discover the price of each program.
Award options to help your family afford the program.
Find out more about our alum and their incredible accomplishments.
Meet alum using entrepreneurship to fuel their passions.
Our mission and our global community of young entrepreneurs.
How LaunchX grew, year by year.
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LaunchX mentor Jorge Sanz-Guerrero breaks down the exact 3-step pivot technical founders must make to turn complex technology into real-world business solutions.
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Investor conversations can feel intimidating for first-time founders. Here’s a breakdown on how honesty, deep problem knowledge, and strong advisors can build investor confidence.
Discover how a LaunchX Alum turned a personal health challenge into Spinalight, an AI-powered wearable startup.
At LaunchX, teams are randomly assigned-but my story wasn’t typical. What happens when your co-founder is also your lifelong best friend?
Is LaunchX still prestigious in 2026? Explore its acceptance rate, MIT roots, global programs, and how it compares to YYGS and Stanford Pre-College.
A practical introduction to networking for young entrepreneurs. Why it matters, how to start, and how to build meaningful relationships early in your founder journey.
The LaunchX Summer Programs are designed for students who want to explore entrepreneurship in a hands-on, real-world way. Rather than focusing on lectures alone, immerse in building and testing startup ideas from the ground up.
Can an online program feel real? A student from Bangladesh shares firsthand insights on intensity, entrepreneurship, and global collaboration.
From missed trams in The Hague to navigating unexpected challenges, improvisation and resilience define what it's like to build.
