Startup & Innovation Lab (Grades 9–10)
Think like an entrepreneur. Build like a creator. Present like a founder.
A hands-on summer program where students turn ideas into real startup concepts.
Why join the Startup & Innovation Lab?
- Learn how real startups are built
- Develop creativity and problem-solving skills
- Work in teams to design and test ideas
- Build confidence in presenting and pitching
What students will experience
Design Thinking
Focuses on understanding user problems and designing solutions.
Stages:
- Empathize
- Define
- Ideate
- Prototype
- Test
Lean Startup Method
Encourages iterative learning through experimentation.
Cycle:
- Build → Measure → Learn
- Students create minimum viable prototypes, test them, and improve ideas through feedback.
Business Model Thinking
Students learn how businesses function through simplified frameworks such as the Business Model Canvas.
Key elements include:
- Customer
- Value proposition
- Revenue
- Costs
Project-Based Learning
Students learn by building real projects rather than studying theoretical concepts.
Benefits include:
- Increased engagement
- Deeper skill acquisition
- Practical application of knowledge
Core Skills Developed
Business Model Design
Financial Literacy
Project Management
Agile Thinking
Leadership & Teamwork
Persuasive Communication
Conclusion
By combining design thinking, lean startup methods, and project-based learning, the curriculum allows students to:
- Identify meaningful problems
- Develop innovative solutions
- Understand basic business concepts
- Communicate ideas effectively
The program’s emphasis on building, testing, and presenting ideas ensures that students develop practical skills that extend beyond the classroom.
What makes this program different
- Focus on real-world application, not theory
- Students learn by building, testing, and improving
- Based on modern frameworks used in real startups
- Emphasis on creativity, collaboration, and action
