Question 1

Who is this entrepreneurship program for teens designed for?

Accepted Answer

Launchpad Juniors is ideal for middle and high school students who are curious, creative, or eager to try something new. No prior business or coding experience is required—just a willingness to learn and participate.

Question 2

What will my teen actually build in this program?

Accepted Answer

Every student chooses a problem they care about and develops a real product or service around it. Past projects have included physical products, accessories, and simple services. By the end of the 8 weeks, your teen will have a tangible MVP (minimum viable product) and a business pitch.

Question 3

How much time outside of class should students expect to spend?

Accepted Answer

Most students spend 1–2 hours per week outside of class doing light homework such as customer interviews, simple research, or refining their product or pitch. The workload is designed to be manageable alongside school and activities.

Question 4

My teen is shy. Will they still benefit from this program?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Many of our students start out quiet or nervous about speaking in front of others. Through weekly low-pressure pitch practice, they gradually build confidence, learn how to communicate their ideas clearly, and often surprise themselves with how much they grow.

Question 5

Do students work alone or in teams?

Accepted Answer

Students primarily work on their own business ideas, but they frequently collaborate—sharing feedback, testing each other’s pitches, and brainstorming solutions together. This balance helps them develop both independent thinking and teamwork skills.

Question 6

How does this entrepreneurship program for teens support future college or career goals?

Accepted Answer

Students leave with real-world experience: they’ve identified a problem, built an MVP, talked to customers, and pitched their business. This makes for powerful stories in interviews, essays, and applications, and gives them leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills that stand out.

Fall Cohorts Starting in September 2026

Launchpad Juniors Teen Startup Incubator

In-Person & Hybrid Virtual Cohorts

Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington ■ 12 Weeks

Fall 2026 Cohorts All sessions are held in-person and live virtually. Students must attend in-person for final pitches.

Fairfax County | Fairfax

Wednesdays | 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Sept. 23 to Dec. 16, 2026

$650 | Full 12-week program

Loudoun County | Ashburn

Thursdays | 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Sept. 24 to Dec. 17, 2026

$650 | Full 12-week program

Arlington County | Arlington

Tuesdays | 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Sept. 29 to Dec. 15, 2026

$650 | Full 12-week program

What Students Leave With

After 8 weeks, students gain invaluable experience that supports college differentiation

A startup idea they developed

A prototype or minimum viable product

Real customer feedback and sales

A startup pitch presentation

A portfolio project & social proof

From Idea to Business - The Launchpad Journey

Weeks 1-2: Ideation Identify pressing real-world problems and creative solutions.

Phases 3-4: Rapid Prototyping Develop a minimum viable product (MVP) and start testing with potential customers.

Phases 5-7: Sales & Business Plan

Start selling to real customers, refine product, and build a pitch-ready business plan.

Phase 8: Startup Pitch

Present business plans and journey in a pitching competition.

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What Students Learn at Launchpad Juniors

At Launchpad Juniors, students don't just learn about entrepreneurship - they live it! In just 8 weeks, they:

Build a Real Product or Service

Talk to Customers & Improve

Learn Communication & Sales

Pitch Business to a Judge Panel

Frequently asked questions

Who is this entrepreneurship program for teens designed for?

What will my teen actually build in this program?

How much time outside of class should students expect to spend?

My teen is shy. Will they still benefit from this program?

Do students work alone or in teams?

How does this entrepreneurship program for teens support future college or career goals?

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Launchpad Juniors
Teen Startup Incubator

Fall 2026 Cohorts
All sessions are held in-person and live virtually. Students must attend in-person for final pitches.

Weeks 1-2:
Ideation

Identify pressing real-world problems and creative solutions.

Phases 3-4:
Rapid Prototyping

Develop a minimum viable product (MVP) and start testing with potential customers.

Phases 5-7:
Sales & Business Plan

Phase 8:
Startup Pitch