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School Partnership Program

We collaborate with schools and student organizations that are passionate about developing the next generation of entrepreneurs. Whether through entrepreneurship classes, business clubs, or innovation programs, LemonTree provides funding, mentorship, and real-world opportunities that help students turn ideas into impactful ventures. We provide funding opportunities, experienced mentors, entrepreneurship education, pitch competitions, and access to a growing network of founders and business leaders.

We Partner With

Whether your school offers entrepreneurship as a curriculum, business academy, DECA or FBLA chapter, innovation program, or startup club, LemonTree is your partner in preparing students for the future. Together, we provide hands-on entrepreneurial experiences that build confidence, leadership, and real-world business skills.

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Benefits of Partnership

LemonTree partners with schools to help students transform classroom ideas into real businesses. Through grant funding, experienced mentors, entrepreneurship workshops, pitch competitions, and industry connections, we help educators create meaningful, real-world learning experiences that prepare students for the future

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What Your School Receives

  • Access to LemonTree Seed, Branch, and Lemon Grants
  • Volunteer business mentors
  • Entrepreneurship workshops
  • Pitch competition support
  • Guest speakers from industry
  • Startup resources and templates
  • Community partnerships
  • Recognition as a LemonTree Partner School

Our Mentoring Principals

Great mentors do more than share knowledge, they inspire confidence, encourage curiosity, and empower students to think independently. At LemonTree, our mentoring principles ensure every interaction creates a safe, supportive, and meaningful environment where young entrepreneurs can grow into ethical leaders, innovative problem-solvers, and changemakers who make a positive impact on the world.

Listen & Encourage

  • Understand the student’s interests, ideas, and goals before offering solutions
  • Help students make informed decisions while allowing the project to remain their own.

Inspire & Guide

  • Be honest, respectful, specific, and encouraging
  • Encourage integrity, empathy, accountability, and community impact

Respect & Protect

  • Create an inclusive environment where students from all backgrounds feel valued
  • Follow all LemonTree communication, privacy, and youth safety guidelines

School Partnership Inquiry Form

Every successful entrepreneurship program begins with a strong partnership. Tell us about your school, your students, and your goals. Together, we’ll explore how LemonTree can support your program through funding, mentors, industry connections, and hands-on learning opportunities.