SPECIAL CTAE PROGRAMS
MIDDLE SCHOOLS STARTUP TECH
Overview
Startup Tech Intro is a blended learning tech-entrepreneurship course that asks students to identify ways to improve their world and to build marketable digital solutions using MIT App Inventor. Students create an original app that addresses a community need, develop a corresponding original abbreviated business plan and marketing materials, and present in a Startup Showcase expo for the chance to win funding and publicity.
Program Requirements and Recommendations
- Grades 8
- Full-year course implementation
Student Startup Showcase
- Student teams present their functional mobile apps, business model, and marketing materials in a trade show style setting, with opportunities to network with and demo to professionals from the local business community.
- Top teams selected by expert judges receive prizes
Startup Tech Schools
- Champion Theme Middle School (New Addition!)
