2026 Fall Emerald College Prep - Biz Innovator - Virtual

🚀 Launch Your Business: BizInnovator Startup Academy    

Powered by the University of Iowa • Hosted by Jewels Academy

Have a great idea? Learn how to turn it into a real business.

Whether you're a high school student dreaming of your first startup or an adult ready to pursue a new venture, the BizInnovator Startup Academy gives you the tools, guidance, and confidence to move from idea to action.

Over six interactive weeks, you'll work through the same entrepreneurial design thinking process used by successful startups. You'll discover customer needs, build your brand, create a marketing strategy, develop a financial plan, explore AI tools for entrepreneurs, and present your business in a final startup pitch.

Who: Grades 9–12 and Adult Learners

What: A live, six-week virtual entrepreneurship academy powered by the nationally recognized University of Iowa BizInnovator Curriculum, with the opportunity to earn 3 transferable University of Iowa college credits.

When: Thursdays, October 1 – November 5
Time: 5:30–7:30 PM

Where: Live Virtual Online

Investment: $150 per student (Other fees if you choose to take the University of Iowa's final exam may apply)

What You'll Gain

✔ Turn your idea into a viable business
✔ Learn customer discovery and market research
✔ Build your brand and marketing strategy
✔ Use AI tools to strengthen your business
✔ Create a business plan and financial projections
✔ Practice pitching your business with confidence
✔ Opportunity to earn 3 transferable University of Iowa college credits

Reserve Your Seat Today!

Space is limited. Don't just dream about starting a business—build one. Join aspiring entrepreneurs from across the community and take the first step toward launching your future.

Build Your Idea. Create Your Future. Launch Your Business. 🚀