Starting real startups
Empowering visionaries like you
Real Companies
Unreal Results
The Ann Arbor Summer Entrepreneurship Program gives you hands-on practical experience to start a real company as a high school student. With an amazing worldwide community, you will start, solve, and ship your product in just 4 short weeks. Don’t wait for the future – create it!
Global Reach
Your team awaits.
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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.
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University of Michigan
UMICH is located in the heart of Ann Arbor – a high tech hub in the midwest with a focus on biotechnology. Be surrounded by an incredible culture of innovation and business.
Expert help.
Within reach.
Gain access to industry experts who can help you in your entrepreneurship journey. We put all our mentors through a rigorous process to ensure you have access to brilliant minds.
Our instructors
We attract incredibly intelligent and successful individuals who are ready to pay it forward to the next generation. Learn from individuals who help you understand business theory through the lens of heir inudstry experience.
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IN The numbers
See the results
What you’ll be doing
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Scheduled around your growth
We have continuously calibrated our schedule to ensure you develop your skillset. Core classes, mentor meetings, labs, electives, discussion groups, and community events all help you to be successful.
Your new community
We offer events throughout the program for you to relax, meet other Launchies, and have a bit of fun.
Which summer program is right for you?
Designed for success
Our Curriculum
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.
Continuous Feedback
Growth accelerated
To grow, you must receive feedback all the time. Throughout the entrepreneurship program, you will receive feedback from mentors and speakers who can help you process ideas and ultimately sharpen your skillset.
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 is your acceptance rate
Generally we have around a 30% acceptance rate. Our competitive programs allow us to offer incredible program experiences for all participants.
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 will release application deadlines in the fall for the 2025 Summer Programs.
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.
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.
My school does not give students official transcripts. How do I proceed?
Unofficial transcripts are fine. LaunchX is interested in seeing all available grades that you have earned throughout your high school career.
Still have questions?
Please contact us at info@launchx.com and we’ll help you.
