Step 1
Apply
Apply for one of 100 nationwide student spots before June 20, 2026
Only 100 Spots Left
The Job Market Wasn't Built for Undocumented Students. UndocuStartup Week 2026 Was.
Join 100 undocumented students nationwide for a free 7-day entrepreneurship program ending with a live $525 national pitch competition.
Applications close June 20, 2026
Apply by June 20, 2026
All students across the U.S. with or without DACA are encouraged to apply!
3-Step Path To Participate
Apply, build, and pitch in one national week.
Step 2
Build
Develop a business idea using the UndocuStartup Framework®
Step 3
Pitch
Present your idea publicly during the national pitch competition to a live audience on Twitch
7-Day Schedule
June 29 - July 7
All sessions run from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM PST
06/29
Day 1: Introductions & Program Overview
06/30
Day 2: Business Idea & Business Plan
07/01
Day 3: Customer Discovery & Low-Cost Product Development
07/02
Day 4: Marketing & Sales + Legalizing Your Business
07/03
Day 5: Semifinal Pitch Competition
07/04
Day 6: Pitch Finalists Announced via Email (No Session)
07/05
Day 7: Final Pitch Competition ($525 Prize Pool)
Sponsor Tiers
Help One Undocumented Student Access Entrepreneurship Education This Summer.
Your sponsorship helps students access legal entrepreneurship pathways that can lead to future businesses, economic contribution, and jobs for U.S. workers.
10 total spots
Pitch Competition Sponsor
$999
- Recognition on Social Media
- Logo Placement on Pitch Competition Materials
- 50% of sponsorship funds added directly to the student prize pool
Most Selected
6 total spots
Student Access Partner
$1,599
~$159.99 per student
- Recognition on Social Media
- Logo Placement in select Program Materials
- Sponsor access for 10 students
- $500 partnership credit toward a future private UndocuStartup™ Bootcamp
3 total spots
Institutional Access Partner
$2,759
~$137.99 per student
- Recognition on Social Media
- Logo Placement in select Program Materials
- Sponsor access for 20 students
- Premium Institutional Impact Report
- $1,000 partnership credit toward a future yearly UndocuStartup™ partnership
FAQ
Questions for students and sponsors.
Toggle between student and sponsor questions for quick answers about participation, eligibility, outcomes, and support.
No, students with or without DACA or an SSN are welcome to apply, since entrepreneurship pathways may still be explored using an ITIN.
Ready To Join?
The future of undocumented economic mobility may depend on entrepreneurship.
Help undocumented students explore entrepreneurship and income creation pathways nationally.
Seats
100 available
A focused national cohort so every student gets real momentum, feedback, and support.
Prize Pool
$525 total
Students finish the week ready to pitch in public and compete with confidence.