Validate
Validate
Test whether your idea solves a real problem.
Idea Incubator
Build ideas that can move from questions to action.
Idea Incubator helps middle school & high school students validate ideas, prototype solutions, collect feedback, and prepare to pitch their projects.
Prototype
Prototype
Turn concepts into simple, useful demonstrations.
Feedback
Feedback
Work through feedback loops with mentors and peers.
Pitch
Pitch
Prepare for investors, grant programs, or competitions.
Program Overview
A hands-on startup learning pathway for young innovators.
Many high school students are passionate about solving community issues and have innovative ideas, but lack the entrepreneurial experience and resources to bring them to life. Idea Incubator offers mentorship from entrepreneurs, industry experts, and alumni who help students turn ideas into reality.
The program walks students through idea validation, prototyping, feedback loops, and pitching to real investors or grant programs.
The pathway is designed for middle and high school students who want to move from a community problem or responsible technology idea to a tested project with mentor and peer feedback.
What makes it different?
We don't just mentor — we build.
Past participants have launched startups, built apps, and excelled in events such as the Intel Global Impact Festival, Google Science Fair, and Microsoft Imagine Cup Junior.
Featured competition · 2026
Intel AI Changemakers
Build a demonstrable, responsible AI solution for the Intel® AI Global Impact Festival. Open to ages 13–17 and 18+, individually or in teams of up to three.
Explore and submit your solution