Start a real startup

The Entrepreneurship Program gives you hands-on experience launching a real startup as a high school student.

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Location

Online (Worldwide)

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Dates

July 5 – August 6

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Commitment

Full time

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Cost

$7,495

Start a real startup

The Entrepreneurship Program gives you hands-on experience launching a real startup as a high school student.

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Location
Online (Worldwide)
🗓️
Dates
July 5 – August 6
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Commitment
5 weeks
💰
Cost
$7,495

Real Companies, Unreal Results

You'll build a real startup from a blank page to a live pitch, testing every idea in simulations, workshops, and breakout rooms alongside your team.

Collaborate with a global community and bring your ideas to life.

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Hands-on Learning

Built and launched a real startup, gaining practical entrepreneurial experience.

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Global Collaboration

Work with a diverse community of students from around the world.

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Business & Innovation

Gain valuable experience in business strategy, and turning ideas into reality.

Real Companies, Unreal Results

You'll build a real startup from a blank page to a live pitch, testing every idea in simulations, workshops, and breakout rooms alongside your team.

Collaborate with a global community and bring your ideas to life.

‍

Hands-on Learning

Built and launched a real startup, gaining practical entrepreneurial experience.

Global Collaboration

Work with a diverse community of students from around the world.

Business & Innovation

Gain valuable experience in business strategy, and turning ideas into reality.

Real Companies, Unreal Results



The Online Summer Innovation Program gives you the chance to solve a real company's business problem.

Partner with students from all over the world to understand a challenge a business if facing and work on a solution. Don’t wait for the future – create it!

Hands-on Learning

Hands-on Learning

Built and launched a real startup, gaining practical entrepreneurial experience.

Global Collaboration

Work with a diverse community of students from around the world.

Business & Innovation

Gain valuable experience in business strategy, and turning ideas into reality.

2027 Applications

Applications for our 2027 programs are now open! Join a community of ambitious young entrepreneurs, build something meaningful, and turn your ideas into action.

Your team awaits.

Join other like-minded high schoolers who share your passion for entrepreneurship. We use a unique teaming formula that pairs you with other Launchies to complement your skill set and ultimately set your team up for success.

Apply early, save more

Summer 2027 applications

The earlier you apply, the lower your fee. Apply by the Financial Award Deadline to be considered for aid.

Start your application
Applications open
October 1, 2026
$50
Priority Deadline
November 11, 2026
$75
Early Deadline
January 21, 2027
$100
Financial Award Deadline
March 4, 2027
$100
Final Deadline
March 31, 2027
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What you’ll be doing

Learn to spot real opportunities before you fall in love with a solution.You'll map the customer journey, break down problems with issue trees, generate ideas with SCAMPER and "How Might We" questions, and explore strategic frameworks from SWOT to Blue Ocean Strategy and the 5 Forces to find ideas competitors haven't touched yet.

Your first job as a founder is to really understand your customer. You'll conduct real customer discovery interviews, apply the Jobs-to-Be-Done framework, and stress-test your value proposition in a live Customer Discovery Simulation.

Turn your idea into something people can actually try. You'll build your Proof-of-Concept, Prototypes and MVPs with no-code, AI tools, and run structured tests to learn what customers really want before you build too much.

Master the full go-to-market playbook, pricing, funnels, branding, and closing, then put it to the test. You'll compete head-to-head in a Go-to-Market Simulation and negotiate a live deal in the Negotiation Simulation.

Build your startup's financial model from the ground up, from your first P&L to a five-year forecast. You'll learn how funding, valuation, and dilution actually work, then navigate a live Fundraising Simulation with real investor dynamics.

Turn everything you've built into a story worth funding. You'll craft your pitch deck, get live feedback from instructors, and present your venture on Demo Day in front of real panelists and peers.

Events

We offer online events throughout the program for you to relax, connect with other Launchies, and have a bit of fun outside of your work.

From online games and creative challenges to virtual hangouts and social activities, there’s always something new to try and people to meet.

Male and female launchies on zoom call for online summer program

Problem & Ideation

Learn to spot real opportunities before you fall in love with a solution.You'll map the customer journey, break down problems with issue trees, generate ideas with SCAMPER and "How Might We" questions, and explore strategic frameworks from SWOT to Blue Ocean Strategy and the 5 Forces to find ideas competitors haven't touched yet.

Market & Customer

Your first job as a founder is to really understand your customer. You'll conduct real customer discovery interviews, apply the Jobs-to-Be-Done framework, and stress-test your value proposition in a live Customer Discovery Simulation.

Product & Prototyping

Turn your idea into something people can actually try. You'll build your Proof-of-Concept, Prototypes and MVPs with no-code, AI tools, and run structured tests to learn what customers really want before you build too much.

Feedback

Hear Launchie's Opinions

Cárdenas and Bai
Jefferson Cooper
"LaunchX is great because it's challenging. You learn a lot from the experience when it comes from teamwork and collaboration."
Harshita Arora
Sanath Muralidhara
"I enjoyed working with my team to solve a real-world problem with the guidance of LaunchX staff and interns."
Michael Matias
Bailey Cherry
"LaunchX provides a really unique experience when it comes to mentorship."
Joana Baptista
Afitab Iyigun
"This was a great opportunity and one of my best experiences."
Cárdenas and Bai
Jefferson Cooper
"LaunchX is great because it's challenging. You learn a lot from the experience when it comes from teamwork and collaboration."
Harshita Arora
Sanath Muralidhara
"I enjoyed working with my team to solve a real-world problem with the guidance of LaunchX staff and interns."
Michael Matias
Bailey Cherry
"LaunchX provides a really unique experience when it comes to mentorship."
Joana Baptista
Afitab Iyigun
"This was a great opportunity and one of my best experiences."

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See the results

500
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Teams
90
%+
Teams Attained Customer Sales
3000
+
Launchies
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Learn
~2 hours per day
2 weeks
$2,495
~2 hrs/day
Sept 11 - Sept 25
Online (Worldwide)
Online BootCamp
Online
Beginner
Intermediate
Learn startup basics
2 weeks
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~2 hrs/day
May 15 - May 29
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Launch
Full time
5 weeks
$7,495
Intensive
Online (Worldwide)
Online Entrepreneurship
Online
Beginner
Intermediate
Start a real business
5 weeks
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Intensive
July 5 – August 6
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Launch
Fulltime
4 weeks
$13,495
Immersive
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Entrepreneurship Program
In-Person
Beginner
Intermediate
Launch your startup
4 weeks
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Immersive
June 27 – July 24

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply to LaunchX’s Online BootCamp?

All programs are designed for high school students ages 14–18.

How much does the LaunchX Online BootCamp Program cost?

The Online BootCamp costs $2,495.

What is the acceptance rate for LaunchX programs?

~30% for Entrepreneurship Programs.

When is the deadline to apply for LaunchX’s Online BootCamp?

Our Application has 4 main deadlines

Summer Priority Deadline — November 11, 2026
Summer Early Deadline — January 21, 2027
Summer Financial Aid Deadline — March 4, 2027
Summer Final Deadline — March 31, 2027

Is financial aid available?

Yes. LaunchX offers financial awards to ensure qualified students can attend. Details are available on our Financial Award page.

Still have questions?

Please contact us at help@launchx.com and we’ll help you.

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