ABOUT LAUNCH313
Ready to turn an idea, skill, side hustle or curiosity into something real?
LAUNCH313 is a hands-on entrepreneurship accelerator for youth and young adults ages 15–26. You do not need to already own a business. You can apply with an idea, side hustle, skill, product, service, or simply a strong interest in entrepreneurship.
Participants will complete four weekend sessions, approximately 2–2.5 hours each, plus a Founder Showcase / Pitch Day. The final Pitch Day date is TBD.
WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE
BUILD IT. Develop your idea and begin creating a real business plan.
BRAND IT. Learn how to position, market and communicate your business.
FUND IT. Explore pricing, budgeting, banking, funding options and smart money decisions.
PITCH IT. Learn how to confidently present your vision, explain your value and prepare for Pitch Day.
Throughout the cohort, participants will receive program materials and resources to support their business-building journey. They will also hear directly from professionals, entrepreneurs and industry experts representing a variety of fields and industries. Guest professionals will share real-world insight, answer questions, expose participants to career and business pathways, and help them understand what it takes to move an idea from concept to launch.
Participants can expect to explore topics such as business planning, market research, customers and competition, branding, marketing, pricing, money management, banking, funding, business structure and legal basics, AI and technology for business, networking, mentorship and pitching.
The goal is not simply to teach entrepreneurship. LAUNCH313 is designed to give participants access, exposure, tools, materials, connections and practical guidance to help them launch their vision.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
* DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. SESSIONS ARE UP TO 2.5 HOURS. SESSIONS ARE HELD DURING LATER AFTERNOON HOURS.
SESSION 1 | Saturday, October 10, 2026
SESSION 2 | Sunday, October 11, 2026
SESSION 3 | Saturday, November 7, 2026
SESSION 4 | Saturday, November 14, 2026
SESSION 5 | Founder Showcase / Pitch Day | November 2026, date TBD
PROGRAM FEE & SEAT CONFIRMATION
There is no payment required to submit this application.
If you are selected for the
LAUNCH313 cohort, you will be responsible for paying the $20 cohort fee by the payment deadline included with your acceptance notice.
Because space is limited to 20 participants, an accepted seat cannot be held without payment. Your seat is not confirmed until the $20 fee has been received. If payment is not received by the stated deadline, the seat may be offered to another applicant.
The $20 cohort fee includes access to all four weekend sessions, participant materials/resources, professional guest experiences and the Founder Showcase / Pitch Day.
LAUNCH313 APPLICATION
