Startup Explorer
A 4-week intro (8 sessions) for ages 14–17: problem discovery, ideas, simple prototypes, and a mini showcase.
Startup School
Learn by building.
Startup School helps young people and aspiring founders learn entrepreneurship by doing — from problem discovery to prototypes, customer feedback, and progress presentations.
Programs are progressive: Explorer as an introduction, Builder as the 12-week flagship, and Launch Lab for teams with an idea or prototype who want to move closer to launch.
We value honesty with evidence and disciplined experimentation over polished slides without proof.
Three progressive programs
Three connected programs. You can start with Explorer or Builder depending on your background; Launch Lab and the Accelerator are selective next steps.
Startup Builder
A 12-week program for ages 14+: problem discovery, customer interviews, prototype/MVP, business model, and Student Demo Day.
Startup Launch Lab
An 8-week program for Startup Builder graduates and founders with ideas/prototypes: iteration, acquisition, launch, and growth.
Student Demo Day
An educational event for students, parents, teachers, and mentors — celebrating learning progress, not fundraising or investment pitches.
View details →Path to the Accelerator
Strong teams may apply to TQT Accelerator. Completing Startup School does not guarantee admission. External founders receive equal consideration.
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