Apply by December 30
High school students from around the region are invited to apply for Roseville Rising, a 14-week program designed to inspire entrepreneurial ideas and innovation.
Students will get the opportunity to:
- Work as a team to identify and design a potential product or business solution.
- Use business tools like Lean Canvas.
- Meet entrepreneurs building companies in our region.
- Prepare a business pitch to be presented at the end of the program to parents, community 'investors' and teachers on April 28, 2025. Prizes will be awarded to students for best pitch, most impactful solution, and most collaborative team.
Participation in Roseville Rising is free. The program is financially supported by the City of Roseville.
Timeline
Students will be notified of acceptance by Friday, Jan. 3. Participants will meet 4 – 6 p.m. on Tuesdays, Jan. 13 through April 28, 2025. No sessions on February 17 or April 14.
Location
In person sessions are at the
Roseville Venture Lab, 316 Vernon Street, Suite 110 in Downtown Roseville (
map it).
Free parking is available.
Program
Week 1 - Kick-off
Week 2 - Choosing problems and forming teams
Week 3 - Inspiration and customer discovery
Week 4 - Solution ideation
Week 5 - Low-fi prototyping
Week 6 - Low-fi prototyping and defining team roles
Week 7 - Prototyping and value proposition design
Week 8 - Target market and ideal customer profile
Week 9 - Business model and success factors
Week 10 - Go-to-market activities
Week 11 - Presentation preparation
Week 12 - Presentation preparation
Week 13 - Pitch event rehearsal
April 28, 2025 - Pitch showcase event
Subject to change
Hear what previous participants had to say about Roseville Rising
Questions
For questions about the Roseville Rising program or application, please
email us, or contact City of Roseville Economic Development by calling
(916) 774-5283.
Apply by December 30
Submit an application
About Roseville Venture Lab
The Roseville Venture Lab is a partnership between the City of Roseville and the Growth Factory to foster a community of entrepreneurs and small businesses through targeted programs, community partnerships, workforce development and events.
The entrepreneur center is located at 316 Vernon Street, Suite 110 in Downtown Roseville.
Visit rosevilleventurelab.com to learn more and view upcoming events, including drop-in coworking hours.
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