From school to citywide community.
520
active members
Mia, a student in Germany, started a charity group at school and expanded it across the city. It held two fairs and three forums, and raised €2,877 for children with disabilities.
You can build anything at any age.
Winners Generation helps high school students turn their interests into projects of their own, from tech startups to nonprofits and community initiatives.
Student stories
Read outstanding stories of our students.
We've advised 200+ students from 10+ countries.
Where could you start?
Think about a problem you've noticed at school or something you wish existed in your community. A project gives you a way to try an idea, find out who it helps and decide what to change.
What your project could look like
01
A startup or digital product
Sketch a tool that solves a problem for your classmates, then ask them to try it.
02
A nonprofit or community initiative
Talk to people affected by a local issue and organize a small first event around what you learn.
03
An education or media project
Run a workshop for younger students or publish a first issue about a subject you know well.
This is for you if you…
- • want to build a project that is truly about you
- • have tried building on your own and it didn't work out
- • are ready to work hard, not just dream
Why start now?
Why build young?
You have time to experiment, fail cheaply and try again. Every project teaches skills school doesn't: talking to people, leading a team, selling an idea. And it makes your university and internship applications stand out.
Why is something big possible?
Tools that once needed a company — websites, AI, social media, online payments — are now free and in your pocket. People love supporting young founders, and adults take a teenager with a real project seriously.
How we help
We help you find an idea that is truly yours, turn it into a clear plan, and launch step by step. Regular mentoring sessions, honest feedback, and help with pitching, social media and applications keep you moving when doing it alone gets hard.
What students have built
Real results from our mentees. Names changed for privacy.
An AI tool for content creators.
$3,100
generated
Daniyar built a website and app that helps creators write scripts, find sounds and develop content ideas. Monetization is ongoing.
A student-built device.
₸1,650,000
earned
Aliya, Timur and Arman built a device as a team, won four competitions and earned ₸1,650,000.
Selected for international internships and research programs.
Confidence
in every application
She didn't have confidence before and didn't know how to fill out her applications correctly. Now she knows exactly how to present herself and her work.
Gained 7,000+ followers in a single month.
7,000+
followers in 30 days
Before, her account was stuck. Now she uses it to boost her own projects, which helps her a lot.
Tripled their income.
3×
income
Creating a project with us helped them triple their income at a very young age, as teenagers.
Built a legal tech startup.
Age 14
national incubator
At 14, without prior experience, she got into a prestigious national startup incubator and gave interviews on national television.
Who will mentor you?
People who did it themselves as teenagers, and now help others do the same.
Exited startups before 18
Mentors who built and exited their own startups before turning 18.
Connected thousands worldwide
Founders of communities that brought together thousands of people from tens of countries.
International-level winners
Winners of elite competitions, not only at the national level but internationally.
Years of mentoring teens
Huge experience guiding teenagers like you from first idea to real results.
What would you like to build?
Tell us about your idea, a project you've already started, or a question you'd like to ask. Parents and guardians are welcome to get in touch, too.