How It Works

We fund student founders.

Student founders in our program receive venture funding to build and run their ventures. You’re not just learning theory—you’re building a real business, and we provide capital to do it. No debt, no equity taken from you. We put funding in the hands of the founders building the ventures.

Aeroventure is a program for Long Island high school students who want to start their first real business. We pair you with local mentors, give you step-by-step playbooks, and connect you with a community of young founders—and we give you money to turn your idea into a real venture. So you can launch before graduation, not just learn about it.

The process

  1. Apply. Fill out our application so we can learn about you, your interests, and your goals. We review every application and get back to you with next steps.
  2. Get matched. Accepted students are matched with a mentor who fits your industry and ambitions. You’ll have regular 1:1s and ongoing support.
  3. Build. Use our playbooks, workshops, and community to validate your idea, build an MVP, and start acquiring customers. We provide funding to help you test and grow.
  4. Pitch and scale. When you’re ready, we help you refine your pitch, connect with more resources, and take your venture to the next level.

What you get

  • Venture funding. Accepted students receive real capital to build and run their ventures (inventory, tools, marketing, etc.). No debt, no equity from us.
  • One-on-one mentorship from founders and operators on Long Island and beyond
  • Step-by-step playbooks for idea validation, MVP building, pricing, marketing, and fundraising
  • Access to workshops, office hours, pitch nights, and community events
  • A lasting network of student founders and alumni

Who it’s for

Long Island high school students (grades 9–12) who are curious about starting a business and willing to put in the work. You don’t need a business yet—just commitment and an open mind. The program is free for accepted students.

Ready to start? Apply here. Questions? Check our FAQ or reach out through the homepage.