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Summer Program

Our summer program taps into the potential of ambitious high school students, supporting you through the process of launching an actual startup. Read on to learn more about the program.

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About The Program

Our summer program taps into the potential of ambitious high school students, supporting you through the process of launching an actual startup.

Join a highly-curated group of promising young entrepreneurs from around the globe for four intense weeks. You’ll learn from industry experts and work in a group of peer co-founders to build real products and solve business challenges in viable ways.

LaunchX isn’t a business plan competition – students start real companies.  These startups are driven by using the design thinking process to discover innovative opportunities, backed by extensive market research, multiple iterations of prototypes and user testing, and gaining traction through getting real customers and partnerships.

Take A Company From Idea To Execution

Work on a co-founder team of like-minded peers, stretching yourself beyond your limits throughout the entrepreneurial process to launch a real startup.

  • Explore

    Identify business opportunities

  • Research

    Formalize the idea with market research

  • Test the Concept

    Design and test your solution

  • Launch!

    Build business logistics and start selling

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Explore Our Program Locations

LaunchX operates on the campus of several universities across the country.  Learn from entrepreneurs, industry experts, and instructors while launching your startup.

Below are the expected locations for summer 2020, though dates are still being finalized and these are subject to change based on availability at the university host locations.  

Program fee differs by location based on relative costs.  Fee includes room and board, and cost of activities and logistics for duration of the four week program.  Fee does not include travel. 

There is also an application fee required across all locations, which is $50 if paid by the early application deadline and $65 for the regular application deadline.  This fee can be waived with proof of financial need.

CAMBRIDGE, MA

$8,450
A hub for technology and engineering, Cambridge has many top universities that are unparalleled in their ability to crank out new inventions and startups. Being located in Cambridge allows LaunchX to pull from these many top universities for speakers, mentors, and inspiration as the students of the program embrace this innovative culture of their surroundings to bring their ideas to life. Students will have the oppurtunity to learn from LaunchX staff plus industry professionals while attending classes on a university campus.

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

$7,950
Based outside of Chicago on Northwestern's Evanston, Illinois campus, CTD works within the School of Education and Social Policy to ensure gifted students receive the education, encouragement, and support they need to grow into confident and accomplished lifelong learners. As a part of Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development, you’ll belong to an international community of high-achieving peers and receive access to the main hubs for innovation and entrepreneurship on campus. Note: The Northwestern Center for Talent Development location requires that international students obtain a student visa - more information is provided upon admission.

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

$7,950
The University of Michigan has captured the #1 spot on the undergraduate entrepreneurship programs ranking list published by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine. With a top entrepreneurial ecosystem consisting of speaker series, tech resources, and accelerator opportunities, this top university is equipping students to "Be the Difference." Living on-campus at the university, your LaunchX courses will be taught by LaunchX staff plus expert guest speakers as you receive specialized mentorship from the movers and shakers of this rapidly growing startup scene.

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

$8,450
Innovation is intrinsic to Penn—part of the school’s legacy and roots since its founding by Benjamin Franklin in 1740. And much like Franklin’s belief that “well-done is better than well-said,” the culture at Penn is one of taking action and experimenting in pursuit of impact. Living on-campus at the university, your LaunchX courses will be taught by LaunchX staff plus expert guest speakers as you receive specialized mentorship from the movers and shakers of Philadelphia’s rapidly growing startup scene.

Application Deadlines

Please note that the application for summer 2020 will become available in the fall of 2019

Round Early Admissions Regular Admissions
Differences:
Be compared against a smaller pool of applicants and get a decision sooner.
Get more time to apply but be compared against a larger pool.
Deadline:
December 15, 2019
February 1, 2020
Decision:
February 15, 2020
April 1, 2020
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