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Roseville Rising opens applications for student entrepreneurs
High school students in the Sacramento area can apply by January 12 for a free 12-week program on building a business idea.
- High school students in grades 9 through 12 in the Sacramento area can apply for Roseville Rising, a free 12-week entrepreneur program. Homeschooled students may also apply.
- The application deadline is January 12. Students will be told whether they are accepted by Thursday, January 21, 2027.
- Sessions run 4:15 to 6:45 p.m. on Tuesdays, January 26 through April 27, at the Roseville Venture Lab, 316 Vernon Street, Suite 110 in Downtown Roseville. Free parking is available.
- The program ends with a pitch showcase on April 20, 2027. Cash prizes go to the top three pitches and the most innovative product idea. (Release)
A free program to turn ideas into business plans
- Program
- Roseville Rising, a free 12-week student entrepreneur program
- Who can apply
- Enrolled 9th through 12th grade students at Sacramento area high schools; homeschooled students may also apply
- Cost
- Free
- Source
- City of Roseville news release
Roseville Rising is run by the Roseville Venture Lab and sponsored by the City of Roseville, in collaboration with GFN: Growth Factory Non-profit.
Students work in teams to find a problem, design a possible product or business solution, and test prototypes. They also learn about business models, pricing and how to take a product to market.
The program ends with a pitch showcase for parents, community leaders and teachers on April 20, 2027. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three pitches and to the most innovative product idea. Program details are subject to change.
Tuesday sessions in Downtown Roseville
- Deadline
- Apply by January 12
- Acceptance notices
- By Thursday, January 21, 2027
- Sessions
- 4:15 to 6:45 p.m. on Tuesdays, January 26 through April 27
- Where
- Roseville Venture Lab, 316 Vernon Street, Suite 110, Downtown Roseville
- Parking
- Free parking is available
- Source
- City of Roseville news release
In-person sessions are held at the Roseville Venture Lab in Downtown Roseville. Free parking is available.
Apply online by January 12
- How to apply
- Submit an application through the City of Roseville
- Questions
- Email the city or call City of Roseville Economic Development at (916) 774-5283
- Source
- City of Roseville news release
Students who want to join should submit an application by January 12.
For questions about the program or the application, email the city or call City of Roseville Economic Development at (916) 774-5283.
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