Apply by January 21
High school students from around the region are invited to apply for Roseville Rising, a 12-week
Roseville Venture Lab program designed to inspire entrepreneurial ideas and innovation.
Students will get the opportunity to:
- Use design thinking and the entrepreneurial mindset to navigate modern challenges and obstacles.
- Work on teams to identify and design a potential product or business solution.
- Meet driven entrepreneurs and community leaders who are delivering impact through successful ventures.
- Learn to operate in a professional environment similar to a dynamic startup setting.
- Prepare a business pitch to be presented at the end of the program to parents, community leaders, and teachers on April 28, 2026.
- Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three pitches and to the most innovative product idea.
Applicants must currently be an enrolled 9th through 12th grade student in a Sacramento area high school. Homeschooled students may also apply.
Roseville Rising Student Entrepreneurs is a no-cost program in sponsored by the City of Roseville and offered in collaboration with GFN: Growth Factory Non-profit.
Timeline
Students will be notified of acceptance by Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. Participants will meet 4 – 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Jan. 27 through April 28. No sessions on February 17 or March 31.
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
The Roseville Rising Student Entrepreneurs program guides students through the full journey of turning an idea into a viable venture.
Participants learn design thinking to identify meaningful problems and conduct customer discovery to understand real needs. They experiment with product prototyping, build business models, and test their solutions through validation exercises. The program also covers go-to-market planning and helps students refine their communication skills through business pitch rehearsals. It all culminates in a final pitch showcase on April 28, 2025, where students will present their ventures to an audience of parents, community leaders, and teachers for a chance to win cash prizes.
Program details are 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 January 21
Submit an application
About Roseville Venture Lab
The Roseville Venture Lab is a public-private partnership between the City of Roseville and community partners. The center fosters a community of entrepreneurs and small businesses through targeted programs, workforce development, and events.
The entrepreneur center is located at 316 Vernon Street, Suite 110 in Downtown Roseville.
Visit roseville.ca.us/VentureLab to learn more and view upcoming events, including drop-in coworking hours.
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