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Allsup Entrepreneurship Academy

The 2025 Entrepreneurship Academy week one will take place July 21-25; week two will take place July 28-Aug. 1.

Students particpating in the Allsup Entrepreneurship Academy huddle around a table while they work together to solve an innovation challenge.
 

The Allsup Entrepreneurship Academy at Saint Louis University's Chaifetz School of Business offers high school students the opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship, grow their business skills and develop entrepreneurial ideas each summer.

Presented by the SLU Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship, the camp connects participants with fellow entrepreneurial high school students from around the region, SLU students and some of St. Louis' most successful entrepreneurs while competing in a pitch competition. 

Academy Information

Week 1: July 21-25, 2025
Week 2: July 28-Aug. 1, 2025

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Saint Louis University 

SLU is transitioning to a new registration platform for all Summer At SLU camp registrations. We expect registration will open late February. If you would like to be notified when our applications open, please email hayley.johnston@slu.edu 

What to Expect 

The Allsup Entrepreneurship Academy will feature guest entrepreneur speakers, interactive innovation challenges, mentorship opportunities, and participation in workshops to develop their own entrepreneurial mindsets throughout the week. The academy will culminate with an exciting and rewarding pitch competition.

Cost

Registration fee is $695. The fee includes lunch each day, activity fees, and snacks throughout the week. 

Scholarships 

We are excited by your interest in pursuing innovation and crafting unique solutions to everyday problems. Scholarships are available based on grade point average, extracurricular activities, relationship to SLU alumni, faculty, or staff and family need. 

Apply for a Scholarship 

Interested in Volunteering?

Are you an entrepreneur interested in sharing your passion and expertise with aspiring entrepreneurs? The Allsup Summer Entrepreneurship Academy is looking for volunteers to serve as guest speakers, mentors and pitch competition judges.

Sign Up to Volunteer

Still Have Questions?

Contact Mallori Green mallori.green@slu.edu for additional information.