Young Founders Lab
🚀 Welcome to Young Founders Lab
Academic Quests takes pride in collaborating with international organisations to provide enriching opportunities for students.
Welcome to Young Founders Lab, this is the place for you about which you can easily say that Where Ambition Meets Action.
Young Founders Lab is a premier startup incubator for high school students. In just four weeks, you’ll build a real business, develop a minimum viable product (MVP), and pitch your idea to industry leaders. This is not a simulation—it’s the real deal.
Unlocking the World of Academic Exploration for Students
Young Founders Lab - Build. Launch. Thrive.
🌟 Program Highlights
Startup Creation
Transform an idea into a full-fledged business under expert guidance.
Workshops & Mentorship
Daily sessions led by entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and execs from Google, Microsoft, and more.
Pitch & Launch
Present to a seasoned panel of investors and entrepreneurs.
Global Network
Collaborate with ambitious peers worldwide and join a growing alumni community.
🎯 What You’ll Gain
Young Founders Lab is a startup bootcamp for ambitious high school students. We help students build organizations that generate revenue and serve their communities.
- Hands-on entrepreneurial experience
- A revenue-generating startup
- Mentorship from top-tier founders
- A standout project for your college applications
🏆 Team Based Programs
The YFL Team-Based Program is a 100% online workshop for high school students focused on launching a revenue-generating business. With 30 hours of live, interactive workshops, students collaborate in teams, gaining hands-on experience and expert guidance. The program is offered in two sessions: June 9–29 or August 4–24, and costs $2,900. Perfect for students looking to learn and innovate in a collaborative environment.
🎓 Individual Programs
The YFL Individual Program offers high school students one-on-one mentorship to develop and launch their own revenue-generating business. With 12 hours of personalised coaching and a flexible start date, this program adapts to your schedule and learning needs. Tuition is $3,500, making it ideal for students seeking a tailored approach to entrepreneurship.
💼 Program Packages
| Package | Sessions / Mentorship | Goal Output | Price (USD) | Notes / Financial Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Program (YFL) | ~30 hours of live interactive workshops + team work | Launch a revenue-generating startup in 3 weeks | $2,900 | Scheduled cohorts (e.g. June 9–29, Aug 4–24, 2025) |
| Individual Program (YFL) | 12 hours 1:1 mentorship over ~12 weeks + ~6–8 hrs/wk independent work | Launch a revenue-generating startup | $3,500 | Rolling start dates; highly flexible scheduling |
📣 Application Deadlines
Rolling admissions for multiple cohorts:
- Cohorts: Winter or spring sessions around Dec–Jan
- Other Cohorts: Rolling throughout the year; programs repeat across seasonal cycles
💬 What Students Say
“We built an MVP, pitched it, and even continued our startup after the program!”
“The mentorship and community were incredible—I learned more in four weeks than in a semester.”