Business Innovation Academy
Rising high school juniors and seniors explore entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership while building skills that set them apart through this immersive, week-long summer program at the TCU Neeley School of Business, a part of our AI Forward Initiative.
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Discover New Possibilities. Embrace Innovation. Lead with Purpose.
July 12-17, 2026
This program gives you the opportunity to:
- Build confidence as a leader and team member.
- Develop real-world skills in AI-powered problem solving, data management and professional communication.
- Explore business, innovation and entrepreneurship to uncover your interests.
- Gain a clearer sense of direction for college and your future.
What You’ll Experience
- Future-ready AI education: Learn through hands-on workshops in AI prompt engineering, data systems and no-code AI tools.
- Direct industry access: Visit organizations such as the Dallas Cowboys and KPMG to see innovation in action.
- Real-world challenges: Work on business problems across accounting, management, marketing, technology and entrepreneurship.
- Capstone competition: Design and pitch an AI-powered product or service to solve a real-world problem.
- Life at TCU: Live in residence halls, dine on campus and participate in social activities while experiencing college life.
Program Details
Apply to the Business Innovation Academy by completing the following steps:
- Complete the online application
- Upload an unofficial high school transcript
- Provide a recommendation from a teacher, counselor or mentor
Applications must be submitted by April 15, 2026.
Applicants are evaluated based on:
- Academic achievement (minimum 3.0 GPA)
- Leadership potential
- Interest in business and innovation
- Commitment to full participation
- Program cost is $1,500, which includes room, meals, program materials and activities.
- Students will live on campus and participate in a fully immersive residential experience led by Neeley faculty and industry professionals.
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