Age Group:
Teens- Registration is encouraged for this event.
- Registration will open on January 23, 2026 @ 12:00am.
- This event is part of a series. If you register for this first event, you will also be registering for future occurrences.
- This event is for registrants grade 9th Grade to 12th Grade.
Program Description
Event Details
Curious about starting your own business but not sure where to start? Through the expertise of UC San Diego faculty, teamwork, exercises, and discussions with founders of startups, participants will learn how to:
- Come up with viable business ideas
- Understand the marketing mix and choose their target customer, and
- Develop their positioning and entrepreneurial strategy.
The program culminates with a team pitch to expert judges from San Diego's own startup community!
Meals will be provided for participants. This program may include a field trip to a local business. Students participating will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program.
This is a 5-day in-person program series. Registration is encouraged.
If you have comments, questions, or grievances about the event, please contact Discover U at discoveru@sandiego.gov.
This program is part of San Diego Public Library's Discover U initiative for youth and emerging adults to explore their STEAM interests, prepare for their futures, and achieve their college and career goals.