About Our Program

About the program


This course is designed to get students excited about becoming true entrepreneurs by giving them the opportunity to create and fully develop their own product and/or service.

Real-world entrepreneurs and business experts serve as coaches and mentors guiding student teams through the process of ideation, market research, and business plan development. Over the course of the Incubator year, student teams will learn about marketing, accounting, human resources, how to run experiments on their Business Model Canvas, customer segmentation, pricing, web development, as well as the legal aspects of starting a business. They will have access to a network of professionals to further develop their skills (teamwork, problem solving, presentation, communication) for college and career readiness.

First semester concludes with students conducting a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) presentation to secure funding to test their product. Second semester will focus on the development of their business idea in order to gear up for Pitch Week.

Pitch Week helps to further fire the entrepreneurial spirit by putting student teams in front of actual investors to pitch their product/service idea with the possibility of being awarded funding that will help turn their business plans into reality. Open to juniors and seniors.

To enroll in this course, please contact your counselor.

During the year, our students build real brands. Here are just a few that made it to the end and are still going strong. They'd love a follow!

Refilament : Instagram

War Bands : Instagram | Website

Hat Daddy : Instagram | Website

Sk-EAT : Instagram | Website

Buzz Off : Instagram

Comfort Cycle : Instagram

Cre8 : Instagram

Environment Air : Instagram

FAQS

How do I apply to be in the Business Incubator Program at Alamo Heights?

Students sign up for classes in February of each year, for the next year. Please remember to ask your counselor to sign you up.

Do I have to have a student in the program to volunteer?

We welcome volunteer experts whether or not you have a child enrolled. Click here to sign up!

Do students receive high school credit for these classes?

Yes, these classes are part of the school curriculum and contribute regular credit hours towards graduation.