2026 Fall Emerald College Prep – Biz Innovator – Virtual
October 1 @ 5:30 pm - November 5 @ 7:30 pm
Have a great idea? Learn how to turn it into a real business!
Whether you’re a high school student dreaming of your first startup or an adult ready to pursue a new venture, the BizInnovator Startup Academy gives you the tools, guidance, and confidence to move from idea to action.
Over six interactive weeks, you’ll work through the same entrepreneurial design thinking process used by successful startups. You’ll discover customer needs, build your brand, create a marketing strategy, develop a financial plan, explore AI tools for entrepreneurs, and present your business in a final startup pitch.
Who: Grades 9–12 and Adult Learners
What: A live, six-week virtual entrepreneurship academy powered by the nationally recognized University of Iowa BizInnovator Curriculum, with the opportunity to earn 3 transferable University of Iowa college credits.
When: Thursdays, October 1 – November 5, 5:30–7:30 PM
Where: Live Virtual Online
Investment: $150 per student (Other fees if you choose to take the University of Iowa’s final exam may apply)