VentureLab Ignite Innovation Challenge

Go From Zero to Entrepreneur in ONE day

This high-energy, hands-on experience is designed specifically for high school students who are curious about entrepreneurship, innovation, and building something real. In a single day, participants will go through the same fast-paced process used in University Startup Programs compressed into an action-packed format that takes you from:

idea → team → prototype → pitch.

You don’t need a business idea, coding skills, or experience. Just show up ready to learn, create, and collaborate.

• Learn how real startups begin (even with zero experience)
• Brainstorm and test ideas with teammates
• Get guidance from mentors throughout the day
• Build a simple prototype or concept and refine it with feedback
• Practice pitching and present to a panel of judges
• Celebrate wins with awards and closing remarks

• Mentorship + coaching throughout the day
• Multiple working sessions + structured mini-workshops
• Pitch practice and final pitch showcase
• Meals provided (breakfast, lunch, dinner—plus food for ceremony attendees)

High school students who want to:

• Try entrepreneurship in a supportive environment
• Learn teamwork, problem-solving, and pitching
• Build confidence and real-world skills
• Meet other motivated students, mentors, and community leaders

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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