Student ventures
Built by Long Island
high school students.
Every venture listed here was started by a high schooler with an idea, a mentor, and the commitment to keep iterating when things don't work. These aren't school projects — they're actual businesses.
Cohort Genesis
Launching Q3 2026
Cohort Beta — Aug–Dec 2025
Our first cohort built real things.
Cohort Beta was Aeroventure's first full run — grant funding deployed, mentors matched, and founders building from August through December 2025. Ventures spanned e-commerce, services, and community impact. Students who participated chose not to feature their ventures publicly while their businesses are still early — that's their right, and we respect it.
Industries represented
E-commerce, services, and community impact ventures
Grant funding
Every accepted student received a $500 startup grant, deployed during the cohort
Mentor matching
Every Beta student was matched 1:1 with a Long Island mentor before building started
Cohort Genesis venture profiles will be published here with student consent as the cohort progresses through 2026.
[E-Commerce Venture — Cohort Genesis]
Cohort Genesis student
A product-based e-commerce business built during the program.
This slot will be filled by a Cohort Genesis student's venture when it launches in Q3 2026. E-commerce ventures in the program typically cover product businesses, resale, or direct-to-consumer brands.
“Venture profile coming Q3 2026.”
— Cohort Genesis student
[Services Venture — Cohort Genesis]
Cohort Genesis student
A service business built and validated during the cohort.
Service ventures in Aeroventure include tutoring, freelance, cleaning, design services, and other skills-based businesses. Profiles publish once founders consent and the cohort is underway.
“Venture profile coming Q3 2026.”
— Cohort Genesis student
[Tech Venture — Cohort Genesis]
Cohort Genesis student
A software tool or digital product built by a student founder.
Tech ventures in the program include apps, SaaS tools, browser extensions, and digital products. Students receive mentor support from technical founders and operators in our network.
“Venture profile coming Q3 2026.”
— Cohort Genesis student
[Social Impact Venture — Cohort Genesis]
Cohort Genesis student
A community-focused venture building toward measurable local impact.
Social impact ventures in Aeroventure address local community needs — from food access to youth programming. Grant funding applies equally; these ventures are held to the same launch standards.
“Venture profile coming Q3 2026.”
— Cohort Genesis student
[Creative Venture — Cohort Genesis]
Cohort Genesis student
A creative business in media, content, design, or the arts.
Creative ventures include photography businesses, content brands, design studios, and media channels. The program supports creative founders building sustainable revenue models around their craft.
“Venture profile coming Q3 2026.”
— Cohort Genesis student
[Local Business — Cohort Genesis]
Cohort Genesis student
A local, in-person business serving the Long Island community.
Local business ventures serve customers directly on Long Island — from food and wellness services to local events and experiences. Students build real customer relationships during the cohort.
“Venture profile coming Q3 2026.”
— Cohort Genesis student
Cohort Genesis venture profiles are coming in Q3 2026.
Once the cohort launches and students begin building, their ventures will be featured here.
Want to be featured here?
Apply to the next Aeroventure cohort and start building your venture.