Business and economics
LaunchX Entrepreneurship Program
LaunchX is a 4-week residential program run by LaunchX. Open to: high school students ages 14 to 18.
- Application deadline
- Priority November 11, 2026
- Cost
- Paid, aid available
- Who can apply
- See details
- current grade when applying
- Length
- 4 weeks
- Residential
What students do
Students work in teams for four weeks to start a real company, from customer interviews and prototyping to go-to-market testing and financial models. The program ends with a pitch to investors at Demo Day.
- Entrepreneurship
- Startups
- Prototyping
- Pitching
Key facts
- Run by
- LaunchX
- Where
- Ann Arbor, MI (residential)
- Who can apply
- High school students ages 14 to 18Open to high school students ages 14 to 18.
- Dates
- June 27 to July 24, 2027
- Cost
- $13,495 for the in-person Entrepreneurship Program; application fee of $50 to $100 depending on the deadline
- Deadline
- Priority November 11, 2026; early January 21, 2027; financial award March 4, 2027; final March 31, 2027Application opens October 1, 2026.
- Selectivity
- The site states an acceptance rate of about 30% for its flagship programs.
What the application asks for
- Essays or short answers
- Resume or activities list
- Interview
- Application fee
Four-section application (general info, activities, academics, entrepreneurial mindset), with selected applicants invited to an interview; the fee rises from $50 to $100 across deadlines.
How a mentor helps with your LaunchX application
- Decide whether LaunchX fits, and which similar programs to apply to alongside it.
- Work backward from the deadline so essays, recommendations, and forms are not left to the last week.
- Draft and revise the essays or short answers with one-on-one feedback.
Email me the LaunchX deadlines and requirements
A link to this page, plus our list of similar programs.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the LaunchX application deadline?
The deadline is Priority November 11, 2026; early January 21, 2027; financial award March 4, 2027; final March 31, 2027. The application opens October 1, 2026.
How much does LaunchX cost?
$13,495 for the in-person Entrepreneurship Program; application fee of $50 to $100 depending on the deadline. Financial aid is available.
Who can apply to LaunchX?
High school students ages 14 to 18. Open to high school students ages 14 to 18.
What does the LaunchX application require?
Essays or short answers, Resume or activities list, Interview, Application fee. Four-section application (general info, activities, academics, entrepreneurial mindset), with selected applicants invited to an interview; the fee rises from $50 to $100 across deadlines.
How hard is it to get into LaunchX?
The site states an acceptance rate of about 30% for its flagship programs.
Read from the program’s own site and last checked 2026-10-09. Programs change dates, fees, and requirements each year, so confirm on the official site before you apply. Dewey Smart is not affiliated with this program.
