# Inkling Labs

> Inkling is a selective 6-week summer entrepreneurship program for high school students (grades 9–12). Students form teams of 2–4, develop a real startup from idea to investor pitch, and present on Demo Day. The best teams may receive actual investment from Inkling.

## Program Overview

- [Home](https://inklinglabs.org/index.html): Program summary, curriculum overview, pricing, and Demo Day details
- [About](https://inklinglabs.org/about.html): Why Inkling, 6-week curriculum breakdown, outcomes, and team structure

## Apply

- [Apply](https://inklinglabs.org/apply.html): Application form, key dates, FAQ, and contact information

## Legal

- [Privacy Policy](https://inklinglabs.org/privacy.html): How Inkling collects and uses personal data
- [Terms of Service](https://inklinglabs.org/terms.html): Program terms, refund policy, code of conduct, and IP ownership

## Key Facts

- **Cost:** $4,999 per student (need-based scholarships available)
- **Eligibility:** Grades 9–12, no prior business experience required
- **Cohort size:** 15–30 students
- **Program dates:** June 15 – July 24, 2026
- **Demo Day:** July 24, 2026
- **Early decision deadline:** April 15, 2026
- **Regular deadline:** May 15, 2026
- **Format:** Remote (virtual sessions)
- **Investment:** Inkling may invest in standout teams at Demo Day

## Curriculum (6 Weeks)

1. **Week 1 – Ideation & Team Formation:** Brainstorming, market research, team matching
2. **Week 2 – Customer Discovery:** User interviews, problem validation, persona creation
3. **Week 3 – Product Design & MVP:** Wireframing, prototyping, early user testing
4. **Week 4 – Business Model & Strategy:** Revenue models, competitive analysis, go-to-market
5. **Week 5 – Growth & Marketing:** Branding, social media strategy, user acquisition
6. **Week 6 – Pitch Preparation & Demo Day:** Pitch deck, mentor rehearsals, final presentations

## Outcomes

Students leave with: a working MVP or prototype, an investor-ready pitch deck, a business plan, mentor and peer network, a certificate of completion, and a college application narrative.