Texas High School Launches $21K Student Startup Program

By Burstable Editorial Team•
Fredericksburg High School's INCubatoredu program lets students build real businesses. Learn how educator Jason Roemer raised $25K and engaged local mentors.

TLDR

  • Fredericksburg ISD's INCubatoredu program awarded $21,000 in seed money and drew over 30 business mentors, giving students a distinct edge.
  • INCubatoredu is a year-long high school curriculum from Uncharted Learning where students build and pitch a real business to community judges.
  • The program rejuvenates education by connecting students with local mentors, turning classrooms into launchpads for community-minded entrepreneurs.
  • A student from the winning pitch team asked to return as a mentor the next day, doubling the volunteer pool for year two.
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