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Fuel the Spark.
Find Your Light.

An immersive 8-week entrepreneurship program where high school students build real businesses, compete for prizes, and discover their potential.

What is SparkLab?

SparkLab is not your typical classroom experience. It's a hands-on entrepreneurship program where students work in teams to create real business concepts, develop marketing strategies, and pitch to industry professionals.

Real-World Skills

Learn business fundamentals, marketing, finance, and public speaking from successful professionals—not just textbooks.

Team Collaboration

Work with classmates across different subjects, just like real companies where designers, marketers, and analysts collaborate.

Compete & Win

Present your business to judges and compete for real prize money awarded to the winning teams.

150+
Students Impacted
3
Schools Serviced
8
Week Program
100%
Hands-On Learning

See SparkLab in Action

Real moments from our program—students learning, collaborating, and competing.

Students pitching on stage at competition

Students pitching on stage at competition

Students collaborating with mentor

Students collaborating with mentor

Judges evaluating presentations

Judges evaluating presentations

Students presenting in lecture hall

Students presenting in lecture hall

Who is SparkLab For?

SparkLab brings together students, educators, mentors, and sponsors to create transformative learning experiences.

Students

Students

Discover your strengths, build real skills, and compete for prizes while having fun.

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Schools

Schools

Bring an innovative program that complements your curriculum and engages students.

Partner With Us
Mentors & Judges

Mentors & Judges

Share your expertise and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Get Involved
Sponsors

Sponsors

Support youth entrepreneurship and connect with emerging talent.

Become a Sponsor

8 Weeks to Build Your Business

From brainstorming your first idea to presenting on stage, SparkLab guides you through every step of building a real business concept. Each week builds on the last, with video lessons from industry experts and hands-on activities.

1
Week 1-2: Ideation & Market Research
2
Week 3-4: Business Model & Strategy
3
Week 5-6: Branding & Marketing
4
Week 7-8: Financial Planning & Pitch Prep
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Students presenting their business
$15K+
In Total Prizes
Students on stage at competition

Pitch. Compete. Win.

The SparkLab program culminates in an exciting pitch competition where teams present their businesses to a panel of real industry judges. Top teams win cash prizes, with first place taking home $7,500.

$7,500
1st Place
$5,000
2nd Place
$2,500
3rd Place
Learn About the Competition

Ready to Ignite Your Spark?

Whether you're a student ready to build something amazing, a school looking to inspire your students, or a professional wanting to give back—there's a place for you at SparkLab.