Igniting Young Minds: The Start of IDEATE x ACTIVATE
Our fall cohort of IDEATE x ACTIVATEÂ kicked off with a group of ambitious teens ready to dive into 18 weeks of discovery and innovation.
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We are more than just a program, we are a supportive community of changemakers
Committed To Fueling Dreams
Our innovative bootcamps, immersive national partner programs, and foundational experiences, including internships and pitch competitions, provide a unique pathway for Black youth ages 14 to 24 to build a future in business and innovation.
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We disrupt out-of-touch education and limiting paradigms to vision a radically different way forward
2000+
young people across the city to exposed to entrepreneurship and business leadership
113+
teen social entrepreneurs have been directly supported by our
TGME programming
$100,000+
of seed funding and pro bono services invested into the next generation of innovators
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Advocating for economic equity has always been our guiding principle
We have contributed to narrowing the racial wealth gap by bringing the power of entrepreneurship to more than 2,000 young Black people, investing more than $100,000 in seed funding and pro bono services, and supporting 113 impact-driven entrepreneurs.
With roots in the world-class city of Chicago, our curriculum has evolved into a nationally recognized and sought-after model for entrepreneurship education.
Our Funders and Corporate Sponsors
Donate today to help bridge the knowledge and wealth gap in the Black community! With your donation, you’ll help provide paid internships, seed funding, and access to vital technology for Black and Brown youth. Together, we can empower these future leaders with the tools, skills, and opportunities they need to thrive and create lasting change.
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