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