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