Founders Lab
Most people talk about changing the world. Here’s your chance to do it.
Leveraging AI, Founders Lab is an incubator track where students apply their skills from Game Academy to build a startup from scratch. With support from industry experts and entrepreneurial insights, you will receive access to cutting-edge tools and learn about pitching, marketing, product-market fit, and business planning. The program concludes with a Demo Day where you show the completed product you created. Led by Urban Arts CEO Philip Courtney, Nelson Chu & Jeff Hine (Urban Arts Tech Advisory Board).
Details
Pre-requisites:
Completion of the 2D Game Development course or prior experience in technology and computer science.
Timeline:
We’re postponing the start of this workshop and will announce the new start date shortly. Stay tuned for updates!
Schedule:
1 Semester, 2 days after school a week, 4-6:30pm
Eligibility:
10th to 12th grade and based in NYC area
What You Will Do:
- Build a real software startup!
- Get hands-on mentorship from industry experts
- Receive access to cutting-edge AI tools
- Learn about pitching, marketing, product-market fit, and business planning
- Demo Day to showcase your project
Free Resources:
Our tuition-free model allows our admissions process to focus exclusively on recruiting the students with the strongest interest to learn, regardless of family income.
- Laptops provided for in-class and remote use
- Snacks and meals during in-person sessions
- OMNY cards, as needed
Don’t just learn about AI. Build a company with it!
Questions? Email gameacademy@urbanarts.org
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