We believe that entrepreneurs can change the world.
Inventure Entrepreneurship Academy is an immersive experience for high school students interested in entrepreneurship.
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This one-week program not only teaches valuable leadership skills and provides connections to local business founders, regional experts, and universities but also functions as an ideation sprint. This sprint is designed to teach participants the foundation of generating a business model from an idea, equipping them with the critical skills to transform innovative concepts into viable business plans.
At the conclusion of the program, participating teams will pitch their ideas for prize funding for their venture.
PROGRAM DETAILS
DATES & TIME
LOCATION
PROGRAM COST
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
June 2 - 6, 2025 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
1819 Innovation Hub - University of Cincinnati
2900 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45206
$20 for Participants. Supplies, Lunch, and Snacks will be provided.
High School Students*
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*Review Common Questions for more in-depth details
Participants Will Learn
PROBLEM SOLVING &
IDEATION
LEADERSHIP & TEAMWORK
KEY BUSINESS
TOPICS
HOW TO DEVELOP A BUSINESS CONCEPT
KEY DATES
APPLICATION OPENS - February 3, 2025
Applications for the Inventure Entrepreneurship Academy will open on February 3, 2025
Interested participants will complete an online form on mainstventures.org.​
APPLICATION CLOSES - March 31, 2025
Applications for Inventure Entrepreneurship Academy will close on March 31, 2025
All applicants should check their email for the next steps from Main Street Ventures!
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*Participants & Guardians will need to sign a Program Agreement and Release Form
INVENTURE PROGRAM - June 2 -6, 2025
Program Dates: June 2 - 6, 2025
The Program will end with a pitch where participating teams can earn prize money for their venture!
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*Main Street Ventures will provide all materials necessary for the Program – including lunch!
Common Questions
Do you have to pay to participate in Inventure Academy? What do I need to bring?
Inventure Entrepreneurship Academy is $20 for all participants that are accepted. Main Street Ventures will provide all supplies necessary to participate in the program - including lunch and snacks each day. Participants are encouraged to bring a Laptop or Tablet to help build the final presentation.
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Who are the Inventure Academy Instructors?
The instructors for Inventure Entrepreneurship Academy are Startup Leaders, University Professors, and Business Experts. They will bring their areas of expertise to help participants build their ventures during the program. ​
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What is the goal of Inventure Entrepreneurship Academy?​
We see an opportunity to engage and build the Greater Cincinnati Region’s next generation of entrepreneurs.
Our goal is to...
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Develop the entrepreneurial mindset in our Region’s High School Students.
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Inspire next-gen leaders by taking them through the Ideation and Pitch Process.​
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Who is eligible to participate?
Any high school student (rising Freshman - Senior) located in one of the following counties is eligible to apply.
We do not accept registrants from outside these areas or recent high school graduates at this time.
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Ohio: Hamilton, Butler, Clermont, and Warren counties
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Kentucky: Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties
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Indiana: Dearborn county
Are there transportation options?
It is expected that participants have their own means of transportation to and from 1819 Innovation Hub each day of the Inventure Entrepreneurship Academy. If any participant needs support finding transportation options, please let us know.