HPAIR · YEARS 10–13
Think it. Build it. Pitch it.
A five-day startup journey where students identify a real problem, understand users, create an AI-enabled prototype and present a credible venture concept.
DATES
1–5 February 2027
LOCATION
Kings’ School Al Barsha
ELIGIBILITY
Years 10–13
DURATION
5-day intensive program
WHAT STUDENTS CREATE
An evidence-led problem and solution statement
Customer personas and market research
A working prototype built with AI-assisted tools
A business model, brand, marketing plan and final pitch
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
DAY 1
DISCOVERY
Explore entrepreneurship and teen founder case studies
Use ideation techniques to identify meaningful problems
Learn customer discovery and build user personas
Join a live session with a startup founder
LEAVES WITH
A focused problem, user profile and venture direction
DAY 2
PROTOTYPE
Understand AI-assisted building and no-code tools
Complete a hands-on Lovable prototype sprint
Map how the venture creates and captures value
Present the first demo for feedback
A first working demo and business model canvas
DAY 3
PRODUCT AND BRAND
Apply user-centered product design
Create the venture identity and brand
Add advanced prototype features
Learn practical startup finance foundations
A refined prototype, brand direction and financial foundation
DAY 4
GO TO MARKET
Develop a clear pitch story
Test decisions through a market simulation
Improve the final prototype
Run a mock launch event
A market-ready concept and rehearsed launch story
DAY 5
COMMUNICATION
Explore responsible early-stage growth
Practice and refine the pitch
Present the final prototype to judges
Respond to questions and feedback
A complete venture presentation and working demonstration
BEYOND THE CORE SCHEDULE
Students receive pre-program video modules so the in-person week can begin with active building rather than introductory theory.
Introduction to startup thinking
Problem-solving frameworks
Beginner guide to AI-assisted building
Lovable platform walkthroughs
How to turn an idea into a first prototype quickly
MENTORSHIP
Students receive practical guidance, structured feedback and founder perspectives from Harvard student mentors throughout the build and pitch process, with a 1:20 mentor ratio.
PROGRAM DETAILS
USD 650 per student
Certificate of Participation from HPAIR