Drop-in to existing schedule
8 weeks of 2-3 hours-hour modules that fit a standard Detroit high school class period.
Wayne County · Building the next generation of Detroit founders.
SparkLab in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit's resurgence has been driven by entrepreneurs. SparkLab is working to bring that energy directly into Detroit Public Schools Community District high schools — connecting students to the founders, operators, and investors building in their own city.
SparkLab is expanding to Detroit.
We're actively building partnerships with schools in Wayne County. Be among the first Detroit schools to bring SparkLab to your students.
What it looks like in Detroit
The exact same program. Tailored to Detroit.
SparkLab runs the same proven 8-week curriculum in every partner school — adapted to fit Detroit's school schedules, mentor pool, and pitch-night venue options.
Local Michigan mentors
Pair students with working entrepreneurs and operators from Detroit and the broader Detroit metro.
Real cash prizes
Top Detroit-area teams compete in our regional pitch competition for a $15,000 prize pool.
For Detroit
Built for Detroit students, teachers, and families.
- Students
High schoolers in Detroit who want to build something real and competitive.
- Teachers & schools
Wayne County public, private, and charter schools looking for a turnkey entrepreneurship program.
- Mentors & judges
Operators, investors, and founders in the Detroit / Detroit metro area who want to give back.
Nearby
SparkLab also serves these areas.
If your school isn't in Detroit proper, we partner with surrounding Wayne County districts and the broader Detroit metro.
Ready to bring SparkLab to a Detroit school?
Tell us about your school — public, private, charter — and which cohort timing would work. We typically respond within 2 business days.