Where will their spark take them?
Ninth Street Labs is your partner in youth entrepreneurship education. We design programs that inspire kids and teens to think like founders, not just students.
We believe the best way to learn business is by doing it. That's why we've built hands-on experiences—from children's business fairs to teen startup accelerators—that teach real skills through real ventures.
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for your young founder
Our flagship program for ages 6-12. Children create their own products or services, set up booths, and sell to real customers. They learn pricing, marketing, customer service, and the joy of earning their first dollar.
Product Creation
Children brainstorm, design, and create their own products—from homemade crafts to baked goods.
Booth Setup
Learn visual merchandising and presentation by designing an eye-catching market booth.
Real Sales
Practice math, communication, and negotiation by selling to actual customers.
Money Management
Understand profit, expenses, and savings through hands-on experience.
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Common Questions
FAQs
We have programs for ages 6-18. Childrens Business Fair is for ages 6-12, Teen Startup Lab is for 13-18, and AI for Young Founders welcomes both age groups with age-appropriate content.
Not at all! Our programs are designed for beginners. We start from scratch and guide every young entrepreneur through the process step by step.
Childrens Business Fair is typically a weekend event with 2-3 weeks of prep workshops. Teen Startup Lab runs 6-8 weeks. AI for Young Founders is a 4-week intensive.
We encourage parent support, but the work is done by the kids. Parents can help with logistics, but we want young entrepreneurs to own their ideas and execution.
Everything from homemade slime and baked goods to art, jewelry, and services like face painting. We help them choose something they're passionate about.
Yes! We believe every child deserves the chance to learn entrepreneurship. We offer scholarships and sliding-scale pricing based on need.