YEA Class of 2025 - 2026

“Redefining Entrepreneurship Education in America”
Embrace your passion. Live your dream. Change the World.

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN (click here) and DUE September 17, 2025.

Groundbreaking Program

Founded in 2004 at the University of Rochester with support from the Kauffman Foundation, the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is a groundbreaking and exciting program that transforms local middle and high school students into real, confident entrepreneurs. Through the year-long program, students in grades 6-12 generate business ideas, conduct market research, write business plans, pitch to a panel of investors, and launch their very own companies. APPLY HERE.

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Date and Time

Saturday Jun 21, 2025 Wednesday Apr 22, 2026

Applications Due September 17, 2025
Interviews for Participation, September 22-24, 2025
Class Begins, October 1, 2025
CEO Round Table - 1/7/2026
Investor Panel - 4/1/2026
Graduation - 4/22/2026

Location

Visit the YEA Home Page

Fees/Admission

Application Fee                         $20
Tuition for 2022-2023              $895
Total   $915

Scholarships are Available