When Yaritza first heard about The Gray Matter Experience, she wasn’t sure what path she wanted to pursue. A junior at Epic Academy, she had always loved baking but hadn’t considered it as a career until her internship at Chicago French Press changed everything. Through her internship, she gained hands-on experience at a small business, where she learned about entrepreneurship, marketing, and operations. She was encouraged to step outside of her comfort zone.

VOGUE Article - Virgil Abloh Foundation Abloh Air was conceived to give 10 Chicago students with creative interests

After brainstorming, refining, and transforming their ideas into tangible prototypes, our IDEATE x ACTIVATE cohort culminated at ACTIVATED..

At The Gray Matter Experience, we believe that learning extends beyond the classroom. That’s why we’re always excited to offer our...

Our fall cohort of IDEATE x ACTIVATE kicked off with a group of ambitious teens ready to dive into 18 weeks of discovery and innovation.

Pitch Black 2024 wasn’t just about competition — it was about sparking innovation, building networks, and creating opportunities

This summer six ambitious young entrepreneurs, aged 18-24, embarked on a transformative journey with our Hustle Hacks cohort.

Our 6-week Summer ACCELERATE Program was more than just a series of workshops—it was a transformative experience that blended education...

On March 16, we celebrated the culmination of our ACTIVATE program with the ACTIVATED Showcase, where students presented their prototypes...

Creativity, Innovation and Imagination! Over the past 10 weeks, our students have been busy. They've been working collaboratively with...