Launchpad Lab

The Y Combinator for Kids & Teens

From Idea to Demo Day in 8-12 Weeks

Build Real Products

Think Like an Entrepreneur

Learn by building

A hands-on bootcamp where kids and teens learn to think, build, and pitch like innovators. It's not just about ideas — it's about rolling up your sleeves and building something real.

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8-18

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8-12

Week Program*

100%

Hands-On

What is Launchpad Lab?

It's not just about ideas — it's about rolling up your sleeves, testing, failing, iterating, and finally building something real or for the fun of it.

Launchpad Lab is the "Y Combinator before Startup School" — a hands-on training where kids and teens learn to think, build, and pitch like innovators. Whether you want to bootstrap an idea from scratch or practice how to talk to venture capitalists, Launchpad Lab gives you the playground and guidance to explore.

Our Philosophy

Learning happens through doing. We don't just teach entrepreneurship — we let kids experience it.

Upper Primary (8–12)

Curious kids who want to build things, explore tech tools, and spark their imagination.

Teens (13–18)

Young builders ready to dive into product design, market dynamics, and entrepreneurship.

Students collaborating in Launchpad Lab workshop

Students brainstorming their next big idea

The Learning Journey

From idea to product with a mix of structure and freedom

Product Ideation

Generating, refining, and testing ideas that solve real problems. Do you have a business idea or want to build a social enterprice ? We got you!

Building Digital Products

From Scratch & Roblox to Figma, Python, and web apps.

Market Research

Who needs this, and why? Understanding your audience.

Building to Fail & Succeed

Experimenting, iterating, and learning resilience.

System & Design Thinking

Learning to solve problems creatively and systematically.

Entrepreneurship 101

Economics, business canvas, and startup pathways.

Funding Pathways

How to bootstrap or pitch to a venture capitalist.

Corporate Smarts

What it means to innovate inside big organizations.

Pitch & Public Speaking

Storytelling, confidence, and how to wow an audience.

Choose Your Track

Three pathways to the same exciting Demo Day outcome

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Individual Innovation Coaching

Bespoke one-on-one mentorship

Personalized curriculum
Flexible scheduling
One-on-one guidance
Custom project focus

Duration: Flexible

Startup Teams

Group simulation of real startup building

Collaborative project development
Team dynamics learning
Peer support system
Real startup experience

Duration: 10-12 weeks

Bootcamp Cohorts

Structured program with peer learning

Structured 8-12 week programs
Multiple sessions per year
Intensive learning environment
Group accountability

Duration: 8-12 weeks

All tracks can be modified to suit the student's or team's need and end with our signature Demo Day presentation

The Demo Day Experience

Every track ends with a showcase event where kids pitch their projects to peers, parents, and mentors — just like a mini Y Combinator Demo Day.

Present Your Creation

Showcase websites, apps, prototypes, or bold ideas you've built during the program.

Real Audience

Present to peers, parents, mentors, and local entrepreneurs who provide feedback.

Celebrate Achievement

Recognition for innovation, creativity, and presentation skills.

"The confidence I gained from Demo Day changed how I see myself as a creator."

— Sarah, 14, Bootcamp Cohort Graduate

What Students Walk Away With

Real skills, real confidence, real projects

Working Project

A functioning website, app, prototype, or well-developed product idea that solves a real problem.

Pitch Deck

A mini pitch deck or business model canvas that clearly communicates their idea and market opportunity.

Public Speaking Confidence

Ability to present ideas clearly, tell compelling stories, and engage with audiences of all sizes.

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Resilience in the face of failure, collaborative teamwork skills, and adaptability to change.

Business Understanding

Real exposure to how startups, innovation, and business work in today's interconnected world.

Network & Community

Connections with like-minded peers, mentors, and access to our growing alumni community.

No certificates needed — the proof is in the projects they create and the confidence they build.

Why Launchpad Lab is Different

Built on real experience, delivered with proven methods

Startup + Education

Combines real startup experience with proven educational methods.

Low/No-Code + Full Coding

Blends accessible tools with deep technical skills — start simple or go deep.

Exposure + Outcomes

Focuses on both broad exposure to concepts AND real project deliverables.

Bootstrap + VC Experience

Learn both scrappy bootstrapping AND how to communicate with investors.

Startup accelerator cohort participation

Startup Cohort Graduate

Participated in multiple accelerator programs, understanding the journey from idea to investment.

Youth Mentor

Helped dozens of young people navigate incubation programs and develop their ideas.

Education Speaker

Regular speaker at education conferences, sharing insights on modern learning approaches.

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A brief breakdown of our three programs, you can choose any or a combination.

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Ready to Launch Your Child's Innovation Journey?

All Launchpad Lab programs are bespoke and built to the learner's needs and interests. Sessions are flexible — after school hours, weekends, during vacation. Available online, in-person, and in blended formats.

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