The Startup UCLA Summer Institute is a pre-college entrepreneurship program hosted by UCLA that immerses high school students in grades 10 to 12 in the world of startups and innovation. Students choose between two tracks, AI-Enabled Entrepreneurship (one week, virtual) and Social Entrepreneurship Summer Institute (two weeks, virtual or residential), with tuition ranging from $1,500 to $6,000 depending on the format. Both tracks guide participants through the full entrepreneurial process, from early idea development to final pitch presentations. It is a rigorous and inspiring opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to build real skills under the mentorship of one of the country's leading university startup ecosystems.
Turning an idea into a real venture, from planning through execution.
Breaking down a challenge and working through it methodically to a solution.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Delivering ideas clearly and confidently in front of an audience.
Guiding a group toward a shared goal and keeping everyone moving together.
Setting long-term goals and mapping out the steps to reach them.
Students develop startup ideas, validate business models, and pitch ventures to investors and mentors.
SESI track teaches students to design mission-driven organizations and social enterprises from conception to pitch.
Students practice building value propositions, conducting market research, and storytelling through pitch presentations.
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