About SEED SPOT: SEED SPOT is a globally-ranked social incubator educating, accelerating, and investing in entrepreneurs of all ages and backgrounds committed to solving social problems.

About Grand Canyon University: Grand Canyon University was founded in 1949 and is Arizona’s premier private Christian university. GCU is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers more than 225 academic programs, emphases and certificates for both traditional undergraduate students and working professionals. The University’s curriculum emphasizes interaction with classmates, both in-person and online, and individual attention from instructors while fusing academic rigor with Christian values to help students find their purpose and become skilled, caring professionals. For more information, visit gcu.edu.

The INCREDIBLE team of organizers and facilitators includes:

RANDY GIBB, Dean, Colangelo College of Business, Grand Canyon University

TIM KELLEY, Assistant Professor and Chair of Entrepreneurship, Grand Canyon University

ROBERT VERA, Director of Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Grand Canyon University

TAYLOR SPRAGUE, Event Services Coordinator, Grand Canyon University

STEVE THOMAS, Program Development Specialist, Grand Canyon University

TRISTAN GANDOLFI, Director of Training and Support, SEED SPOT

LAUREN MCDANELL, National Director of Programs, SEED SPOT

• This program will help you hone your business model, make strategic connections, and connect you with a community of like-minded individuals.
• You will walk away with a solid foundation to turn an idea into a real, impact-driven venture.

• It costs $75 per participant.

• Yes and no. This program is for early-stage entrepreneurs that have not raised capital and are looking to hone their business and impact model. There will be individuals that participate in the program that may not have an idea, but want to support you in your idea. If you have raised capital, this program will not be the best fit.

• Yes! If you believe in business as a force for good and want to support others creating impact-driven ventures, we encourage you to participate. During the program, we will help you turn your passion into action for good!

• This program is perfect for juniors and seniors in high school and community college students, but anyone ages 13-25 can apply. Anyone under the age of 18 will need a parent or legal guardian to register them.

• Anyone under the age of 18 will need a parent or legal guardian to register them.

• Yes. Breakfast and lunch will be provided during the Launch Camp for Youth.

• Yes. In order to become a SEED SPOT alum, full-day attendance is mandatory.

• To be inspired, but also to officially become a SEED SPOT alum. This is a fantastic way to support your peers, learn about other ventures making an impact locally, and share your idea with the startup community.

Great question! The Launch Camp is the beginning of your entrepreneurial journey. After the program, you will have your cohort of fellow entrepreneurs to lean on.