The 5-Day Startup Itinerary:
Day 1: Ideation & AI as a Co-Founder: Students brainstorm their dream startup. We teach them how to safely and constructively use AI to flesh out their business ideas, target audience, and product features.
Day 2: Branding, Logos & Market Magic: Students become Creative Directors. Using AI design tools (like Canva and Gamma), they design their own professional company logos, slogans, and marketing materials.
Day 3: The Bay Street Inspiration Tour: Big dreams require big inspiration. Our Junior Founders travel to downtown Toronto for an exclusive visit to the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) and a special executive lunch to see where real businesses are built! (Dress code: Smart Casual).
Day 4: Building the "Dragon's Den" Pitch: Students learn the art of persuasion. We focus heavily on eye contact, body language, and structuring a compelling, confident English presentation to sell their idea.
Day 5: The Junior CEO Pitch Day: The Grand Finale. Students step up to the podium and pitch their startups to our panel of friendly judges. Parents will be amazed by the tangible transformation in their child's articulation, stage presence, and confidence.
Registration for this schedule starts on 02/22/2026 and ends on 03/15/2026
Participants must currently be in grades 5 to 7.
Give your pre-teen the ultimate confidence boost. Designed specifically for highly motivated students, this immersive 5-day incubator uses the excitement of entrepreneurship to build unshakable public speaking skills. Students learn to safely leverage cutting-edge AI tools (Gemini, Gamma, Canva) as their "digital co-founders" to ideate, brand, and build a startup concept from scratch. Featuring an inspiring VIP trip to Toronto's Financial District and concluding with a live "Dragon's Den" style pitch, this program serves as the ultimate foundational training to overcome stage fright and prepare for elite private school (UTS, UCC, BSS) admissions interviews.
The 5-Day Startup Itinerary:
Day 1: Ideation & AI as a Co-Founder: Students brainstorm their dream startup. We teach them how to safely and constructively use AI to flesh out their business ideas, target audience, and product features.
Day 2: Branding, Logos & Market Magic: Students become Creative Directors. Using AI design tools (like Canva Magic Studio and specialized AI generators), they design their own professional company logos, slogans, and marketing materials.
Day 3: The Bay Street Inspiration Tour: Big dreams require big inspiration. Our Junior Founders travel to downtown Toronto for an exclusive visit to the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) and a special executive lunch to see where real businesses are built! (Dress code: Smart Casual).
Day 4: Building the "Dragon's Den" Pitch: Students learn the art of persuasion. We focus heavily on eye contact, body language, and structuring a compelling, confident English presentation to sell their idea.
Day 5: The Junior CEO Pitch Day: The Grand Finale. Students step up to the podium and pitch their startups to our panel of friendly judges. Parents will be amazed by the tangible transformation in their child's articulation, stage presence, and confidence.
Student Outcomes & Deliverables:
A digital portfolio of their AI-generated brand, logo, and presentation deck.
Official IMadeIt Co-op Junior Business Innovator Certificate.
The Private School Advantage: Tangible improvement in English public speaking and interview articulation—critical assets for upcoming private middle school and high school admissions.
Please contact Focus Learning Toronto Inc. if you have any questions.