> **`Applications Open: Now to August 31, 2024`** We are excited to announce that applications for the Launchpad Fall 2024 Batch are now open! [Click here to apply](https://forms.gle/AenJonYFxU7Dk9dR9 "Launchpad Fall 2024 Application") This intensive program will run from mid-September to mid-January, offering a unique opportunity for young entrepreneurs to develop their business ideas and gain invaluable experience. Check the [Launchpad Overview](https://marchup.net/s/launchpad-empowering-future-entrepreneurs/wiki/What+is+Launchpad%3F) page for the program objectives and outcomes. **Who Should Apply?** Launchpad is meant for high school students and college students with entrepreneurial ambitions in California. We welcome two types of applicants: 1. **Individuals or Teams with a Business Idea:** Whether your idea is at the initial concept stage or you have a working prototype, we encourage you to apply. 2. **Individuals Without a Specific Idea:** If you don't have a business idea but possess skills that could benefit a team, we invite you to apply and potentially join an existing team based on a skillset match. **Program Highlights** * **4 month program** from mid-September 2024 to mid-January 2025 * **Workshops and Mentor Sync-Ups:** Engage in hands-on workshops and regular mentor meetings to help refine your business ideas and strategies. * **Location:** Meetings will be held at the San Jose Martin Luther King Library, where in-person attendance is encouraged to maximize the benefits of the program. * All participants will receive a certificate of completion and with special recognition for the best teams **Fees and Expenses** For this first batch, there will be **no fees to participate**. Expenses related to business incorporation, development, operations, etc., will be borne by the participating teams. Don't miss this chance to join a vibrant community of like-minded entrepreneurs and industry experts dedicated to turning innovative ideas into successful businesses. **Apply Now and Shape Your Future!** Make sure your Marchup profile is fully updated and then **[submit your application](https://forms.gle/V38xKY7zyXV115gPA)** **Questions?** Start a group conversation with the organizers with [Marchup Messaging](https://marchup.net/s/launchpad-empowering-future-entrepreneurs/jobs/global/job-message?job_id=3552)