Drop-in to existing schedule
8 weeks of 2-3 hours-hour modules that fit a standard Ann Arbor high school class period.
Washtenaw County · Entrepreneurship education for Ann Arbor students.
SparkLab in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor's blend of research, tech, and startup culture makes it a high-value SparkLab expansion target. We partner with Ann Arbor Public Schools and area private schools to give high schoolers a real business-building experience that complements the academic rigor they already get.
SparkLab is expanding to Ann Arbor.
We're actively building partnerships with schools in Washtenaw County. Be among the first Ann Arbor schools to bring SparkLab to your students.
What it looks like in Ann Arbor
The exact same program. Tailored to Ann Arbor.
SparkLab runs the same proven 8-week curriculum in every partner school — adapted to fit Ann Arbor's school schedules, mentor pool, and pitch-night venue options.
Local Michigan mentors
Pair students with working entrepreneurs and operators from Ann Arbor and the broader Detroit metro.
Real cash prizes
Top Ann Arbor-area teams compete in our regional pitch competition for a $15,000 prize pool.
For Ann Arbor
Built for Ann Arbor students, teachers, and families.
- Students
High schoolers in Ann Arbor who want to build something real and competitive.
- Teachers & schools
Washtenaw County public, private, and charter schools looking for a turnkey entrepreneurship program.
- Mentors & judges
Operators, investors, and founders in the Ann Arbor / Detroit metro area who want to give back.
Nearby
SparkLab also serves these areas.
If your school isn't in Ann Arbor proper, we partner with surrounding Washtenaw County districts and the broader Detroit metro.
Ready to bring SparkLab to a Ann Arbor school?
Tell us about your school — public, private, charter — and which cohort timing would work. We typically respond within 2 business days.