INTERN

A real startup experience

LocationDatesCommitmentCost

Online (Worldwide)

June 1 – July 24

5-10 hours per week

$4,495
($3,495 for alum)

Intern. Iterate. Innovate.

The Online Startup Experience Program is an 8-week program built to give you real world experience and deliverables. We will place you as an intern in a real startup along with a cohort of like-minded youth from around the world.

PARTNER

Powered by Ladder

Ladder Internships bring years of successful internship to LaunchX to place you in a startup environment where you can succeed. All internships will focus on real experience and projects that you can showcase. Plus, gain access to other cohort members and the LaunchX team to ensure rapid growth.

Priority Deadline

Apply by November 12 to save on the application fee, get your decision sooner, and get access to more aid.

Female mentor teaching on zoom
Experts

Help within reach.

Depending on your startup project, we will find experts to help boost your skills to ensure you have a sucessful startup experience.

LaunchX IN The numbers

See the results

500
+
Teams
90
%+
Teams Attained Customer Sales
3000
+
Launchies

What you’ll be doing

Large number of students on zoom attending LaunchX summer program

Placed in Startup Our Partner, Ladder, will place you in a real startup based on your skill and experience.

Project Overview Your startup partner will introduce the project to your team that you will work on for the 8-week duration

Male and female Launchies on zoom call for summer program

Iteration Your team will work through the project to provide real value to the startup and allow you to walk away with real aspects to show in your portfolio.

Which summer program is right for you?

Online BootCamp

$1,995 without financial awards
Apple M1
Online program
2026
Program
Part Time
~2 hours/day
Available
Squares
Developed for high school students
Learn startup basics
Battery
Join students from all around the world.
Video Camera
Financial awards available

Online Innovation

$4,995 without financial awards
Apple M1
Online program
2026
Program
Full Time
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

$6,495 without financial awards
Apple M1
Online program
2026
Program
Full Time
Available
Squares
Developed for high school students
Start a business
Battery
Join students from all around the world.
Video Camera
Financial awards available

Online Startup Experience

$4,495 without financial awards
Apple M1
Online program
2026
Program
Part Time
~5-10 hours/week
Available
Squares
Developed 14-21 year olds
Intern in an existing startup
Battery
Join students from all around the world.
Video Camera
Limited Financial awards available

San Diego Exploration

$6,495 without financial awards
Apple M1
In-person program
Apple M1
San Diego, Califronia
2026
Program
Full Time
Available
Squares
Developed for high school students
Develop a Product
Battery
Join students from all around the world.
Video Camera
Limited financial awards available

LocationX Entrepreneurship

$11,495 without financial awards
Apple M1
In-person program
Apple M1
To be Announced
2026
Program
Full Time
Available
Squares
Developed for high school students
Start a business
Battery
Join students from all around the world.
Video Camera
Limited financial awards available

Fall Application Deadlines

DeadlineApply ByFee
Priority DeadlineNovember 12, 2025$45
Early DeadlineJanuary 7, 2026$60
Financial Award DeadlineFebruary 11, 2026$75
Final DeadlineMarch 4, 2026$75

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is LaunchX for?

All programs are built for high school students (typically aged 14-18)

Our Online Startup Experience Program allows for college-aged students also (typically aged 18-22).

What does it cost?

Each program has a different cost. Check out our Program Comparison page for an overview of all our programs.

What is your acceptance rate

Generally we have around a 30% acceptance rate for our Flagship Programs. Our competitive programs allow us to offer incredible program experiences for all participants.

What are the dates?

Each program will run at different times during the summer. Check out our Program Comparison page for an overview of all our programs.

When is the the application due?

Our Fall Programs have 4 main deadlines –
November 12 – Priority Deadline
January 7 – Early Deadline
February 11 – Financial Award Deadline
March 4 – 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 Financial Award page.

Still have questions?

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