Forward motion

Driving businesses forward

Real Businesses.
Supercharged.

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 digest the problem, develop possible answers, and deploy the solution. Don’t wait for the future – create it!

Global Reach

Your team awaits.

Male and female launchies working together on computers on a college campus at the LaunchX summer program.

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.

Key Details

LocationDatesCostSeats
Online (Worldwide)July 22 – August 9

$4,750

100

Early Application due Jan 7, 2024

Discover more about our application process and admissions process.

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SPONSORS

Industry experts.
Your new partner.

Gain access to industry experts working at the partner business that can help guide your team's work. Gain insight into an industry you are interested in while gaining real-world experience.

IN The numbers

See the results

450
+
Teams
90
%+
Teams Aattined Customer Sales
2250
+
Launchies

What you’ll be doing

Male and female Launchies working together at summer program

Digest the problem with your team, working to fully understand the hurdle that the company is facing and what outcomes they desire.

Male and female LaunchX students giving presentation on college campus

Develop possible answers to the problem. Work with your team to iterate in finding the best solution possible.

Female LaunchX student

Deploy your solution by presenting it during Innovation Day and gain valuable feedback from your partner company.

EVENTS

Your new community

We offer events throughout the summer program for you to relax, meet other Launchies, and have a bit of fun.

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Which summer program is right for you?

Online Innovation

$4,750 without financial awards
Apple M1
Online program
2024
Program
Available
Squares
Developed for high school students
Solve an existing business problem
Battery
Join students from all around the world.
Video Camera
Financial awards available

Online Entrepreneurship

$6,500 without financial awards
Apple M1
Online program
2024
Program
Available
Squares
Developed for high school students
Start a business
Battery
Join students from all around the world.
Video Camera
Financial awards available

Ann Arbor Entrepreneurship

$9,970 without financial awards
Apple M1
In-person program
Apple M1
Ann Arbor, Michigan
2024
Program
Available
Squares
Developed for high school students
Start a business
Battery
Join students from all around the world.
Video Camera
Financial awards available

Bay Area Entrepreneurship

$9,970 without financial awards
Apple M1
In-person program
Apple M1
Bay Area, California
2024
Program
Available
Squares
Developed for high school students
Start a business
Battery
Join students from all around the world.
Video Camera
Financial awards available

Designed for success

Our Curriculum

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Coursework that works

Our curriculum was designed by academic experts and practitioners specifically for high caliber students. The rigorous course material focuses on practical application that goes beyond theory.

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Business Partners

Corporate Connections

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We have a vast network of companies looking to partner with LaunchX teams to work on a real business problem they are facing. These partners meet throughout the program to provide insight and feedback to find the best solution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is LaunchX for?

LaunchX is designed for high school students. Generally 15-18 year olds. You must be attending high school at the time of applying.

What does it cost?

Each summer program has a different price. You can find the price of each summer program's price and other aspects on our program comparison page.

What are the dates?

Our summer programs all run during the summer months (June-August). For dates you can either go to the program page or you can see all the dates on our program comparison page.

When is the the application due?

We have 3 application deadlines.

November 15 – Priority Application
January 7 – Early Application
April 24 – Final Deadline

The early you apply, the better! Our summer programs can fill quickly and it is possible we will close the application before the final deadline. You can start your application in our application portal.

Is there financial aid?

Yes, we do not want money to be the reason qualified applicants can't attend our summer program. We offer financial awards to students. You can find all the requirements on our Cost & Aid page.

Still have questions?

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

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