Standards-aligned
Content that complements your existing CTE, business, and economics curriculum.
- Aligns with state CTE standards
- Maps to business and finance courses
- Cross-curricular: math, English, social studies
For Schools
teachers
Drop-in ready: 8 weeks, 42 masterclass videos, full facilitation guides, and a culminating pitch competition. Designed to fit a standard class period in any Michigan, Midwest, or Midwest-adjacent high school.
Partnering with schools across Michigan & the Midwest
- Michigan partner schools
- Detroit metro businesses
- Industry mentors
- Competition sponsors
Real partner & sponsor logos coming soon. Want to be listed? Get in touch.
Why partner with SparkLab
Curriculum that lifts your existing program.
Schools partner with SparkLab because it gives teachers real entrepreneurship content they can deliver — and gives students an experience that compounds far beyond the cohort.
Turnkey delivery
Everything teachers need to run a session — videos, lesson plans, workbooks, rubrics.
- 42 masterclass video modules
- Weekly teacher facilitation guides
- Coordinated student workbooks
Industry connection
Working entrepreneurs and operators mentor students throughout the cohort.
- Mentor pool from local Michigan companies
- Industry judges for the final pitch
- Real-world feedback for students
Student outcomes
Tangible artifacts students take with them: a business plan, a brand, a pitch deck.
- Portfolio-worthy team project
- Confidence in public speaking
- Resume + college-app material
What's included
Everything you need. Nothing extra to build.
Complete curriculum
42 masterclass videos + facilitation guides + student workbooks
Mentor network
Working entrepreneurs and operators paired to your cohort
Final pitch competition
We help organize the in-person pitch event with industry judges
Prize pool
Cash prizes for top teams, distributed directly to winning students
Implementation support
Direct line to the SparkLab team throughout the cohort
How to get started
Four steps from hello to launch.
SparkLab is designed to be easy to bring in. Most partner schools go from first email to running cohort in under one semester.
- 1
Connect
Reach out and tell us about your school. We'll schedule a short call.
- 2
Plan
We work with your team to fit SparkLab into a class period or after-school slot.
- 3
Launch
Your facilitating teachers get full access to materials, videos, and mentor support.
- 4
Compete
Cohort culminates in a live pitch competition with industry judges.
Geographic reach
Active and expanding across Michigan.
SparkLab launched in the Detroit metro area and is actively expanding to Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin. Pick your city below to see a tailored page — or reach out and we'll come to you.
- Oakland CountyBirmingham, MI
Where SparkLab started.
Learn more - Oakland CountyRoyal Oak, MI
Entrepreneurship for Royal Oak high schoolers.
Learn more - Oakland CountyBloomfield Hills, MI
Pitch competitions for Bloomfield Hills students.
Learn more - Oakland CountyTroy, MI
Real-world business skills for Troy high schoolers.
Learn more - Wayne CountyDetroit, MI
Building the next generation of Detroit founders.
Learn more - Washtenaw CountyAnn Arbor, MI
Entrepreneurship education for Ann Arbor students.
Learn more - Kent CountyGrand Rapids, MI
Bringing SparkLab to West Michigan.
Learn more - Oakland CountyRochester, MI
Pitch. Compete. Win. — in Rochester.
Learn more
Don't see your city? Tell us where to expand next.