Free · Grades 9–12 · Long Island
Donate & get involved
Help Long Island teens
become founders.
Aeroventure is free for accepted students. Your support funds real ventures, keeps programming running, and expands who we can reach — whether you give, mentor, partner, or spread the word.
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student founders
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combined startup valuation
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qualified mentors
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cohorts launched
Where it goes
How donations are allocated
60% — Venture funding
Direct capital to student founders for inventory, tools, and marketing.
25% — Program & mentorship
Playbooks, workshops, mentor coordination, and cohort support.
15% — Community & events
Pitch nights, office hours, and in-person meetups on Long Island.
100% focused on student founders
We don't take equity from students. Donations and sponsorships support programming and venture funding — not profit from teen ventures. Tax status and donation receipts coming as our nonprofit structure is finalized.
Donation tiers
$25
Supporter
Covers tools and supplies for one student founder for a week.
$100
Backer
Funds a month of marketing resources for an active student venture.
$500
Sponsor
Fully funds one team's $500 startup grant. Top-performing teams are eligible for rolling support.
Custom
Custom gift
Any amount helps. Contact us to discuss recurring, sponsorship, or corporate gifts.
Get involved
Four ways to support Aeroventure
There's a path for every type of supporter — whether you're a student, operator, school, or someone who just wants to help.
Apply as a student
Long Island high school students (grades 9–12): join the next cohort for funding, mentorship, playbooks, and community.
Apply nowBecome a mentor
Founders and operators: volunteer 1:1 time with a matched student. Weekly check-ins, in person or over video.
Mentor infoPartner with us
Schools, businesses, and organizations: host events, provide mentors, sponsor funding, or support programming.
PartnerDonate
Support student venture capital, programming, and community events. Every dollar goes toward student founders.
Give nowEach pathway directly benefits student founders on Long Island
Other ways to help
Share the program
Tell students, counselors, and parents about Aeroventure.
Introduce a partner
Connect us with schools, venues, or sponsors on Long Island.
Follow along
Stay updated on events and stories via our Instagram and social channels.
Let's talk
Whether you want to make a gift, mentor a student, or explore a partnership — we'd love to hear from you.