With 6 distinct programs covering the full spectrum of youth entrepreneurship for over 700 Launchies, the anticipation is exhilarating.
Every summer, LaunchX selects a special city where all their in-person programs take place in. For 2026, that location is San Diego, with programs hosted at University of California San Diego.
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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.