Startup Builder
Flagship program: learn by building.
Startup Builder is Startup School’s flagship program. Students learn entrepreneurship through real projects — from problem to prototype and presentation.
Beginner-friendly admission from age 14.
The proposed weekend timetable includes about 4.5 workshop hours/week (longer practical blocks). The standard curriculum frame remains 24 × ~90-minute sessions; workshop blocks may run longer depending on project progress.
Key topics
Expected outcomes
- A clear problem statement
- Real customer research
- A prototype or MVP
- Feedback from potential users
- A basic business model
- A final presentation
Who it’s for
- Teens and young people who want to build real products
- Beginners in entrepreneurship
- Teams aiming toward Launch Lab or the Accelerator (separate selection)
Curriculum overview
Discovery & customers
- Mindset
- Problems
- Interviews
- Market
Build & test
- Value proposition
- AI & prototype
- MVP
- Testing
Model & Demo Day
- Business model
- Marketing
- Pitch
- Student Demo Day
Final project / showcase
A Student Demo Day presentation with problem statement, customer research, prototype/MVP, and a basic business model.
FAQ
Does completing Startup Builder guarantee Accelerator admission?
No. The Accelerator is a separate selective process. Completing Startup School does not guarantee admission.
How does the weekend schedule relate to 24×90 minutes?
The standard curriculum frame is 24 sessions of about 90 minutes. The proposed weekend timetable uses longer workshop blocks (~4.5 hours/week) for project work.