Rising Start Foundation Founder and Clinical Director Maria Alejandra Mejia and Board Member Bob Davila Announce Launch Of The Rising Start-Ups Program

Mayor of Palmetto Bay, Karen Cunningham welcomes ten fearless Innovator Neurodivergent Students And Their Families at the launch of our Rising Start-Ups Program on Saturday March 8.

The Rising Start-Ups Program is an exciting new and totally free innovative career and workforce readiness program for neurodivergent middle and high school students up to age 22

Discover & explore innovation & entrepreneurial product development and start-up opportunities including the chance to share $10,000 in “seed funding” prizes to the most promising ideas

See below for links to detailed program description, program application, and program resources including our YouTube Video Library and our Digital Resources Library

The Rising Start-Ups Program Resources

Program Application & Description

The 2025 Rising Start-Ups Cohort Has Been Selected.

Follow our progress over the coming weeks and look out for future cohort announcements

Click on the links below to access the Program Application and Detailed Program Description

Please Note: Only 10 teams will be selected from applications received. Applications will be reviewed on a “rolling basis” so please apply early for the best chances for consideration.

Available Now! Click Links Below

Explore The Rising Start-Ups YouTube Video Library

You will find numerous short and long form videos produced by The Rising Start-Ups Program as well as by other leading innovation & entrepreneurship programs that will help you succeed in your journey

Launching March 8, 2025

Discover Our Digital Resources Library

Here you will find our blog, articles and other valuable content regarding innovation & entrepreneurship

Launching March 8, 2025