GSE Summer Startup at The Gatton College of Business

The Governor's School for Entrepreneurs Summer Startup 2025 will be held from June 22 - July 13 at the University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business & Economics!

GSE’s Summer Startup is a free three-week immersive learning and residential program where high school entrepreneurs from across the state (Kentucky 9th, 10th and 11th graders) come together on a college campus to create innovative solutions to real world problems. Participants will gain vital entrepreneurial skills, make connections, and transform their lives whether they head to college, start a business, or both. 

GSE Mission Statement

From high school through college and into the business world, GSE empowers the dreams of Kentucky students who have the grit, drive, and passion to be Bluegrass entrepreneurs and create jobs here.

Kentucky was one of the first states in the nation to create a Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs. Since our first class of 49 high school students in 2013, we have served more than 1500 students with our high school and collegiate programs.

Our Summer Startup Es have launched more than 70 businesses and filed multiple patents. Our Collegiate Pitch Es are growing their enterprises across the state.

GSE is an independent, non-profit 501c3. Our student programs are free, thanks to strong partnerships with the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet and the Cabinet for Economic Development, along with support from private donors and public foundations.

GSE Summer Startup has the power to impact your life in many great and lasting ways. 

Questions?

Phone: (502) 592-0520
Email: info@KentuckyGSE.com