Take Your Idea to a Live Launch in 5 Days
No business or tech skills required. Go from zero to a live website, pitch video, and a public presentation to real venture investors at HPU's Aloha Tower Sunset Ballroom. Earn college application proof and fulfill Hawaii DOE Financial Literacy standards!
Built for Ambitious High Schoolers
We teach entrepreneurship the way it's actually done — by actually doing it in 5 days.
Zero to Live Prototype
No coding skills? No problem. Learn to harness cutting-edge AI tools (Google AI Studio, Gemini, Canva) to turn ideas into functional websites and pitch decks fast.
Real Investor Panel
Present your venture live at Aloha Tower's Sunset Ballroom in front of Hawaii's leading ecosystem founders, mentors, and angel investors.
College Portfolio & Credit
Walk away with an official HPU x Blue Academy Certificate, a live portfolio piece for college applications, and Hawaii DOE Financial Literacy standards fulfillment.
The 5-Day Bootcamp Pathway
Hosted at Hawaii Pacific University's Aloha Tower Sunset Ballroom.
Problem Framing & AI Ideation
Form teams, test core assumptions, and use Gemini to brainstorm high-impact business solutions without needing prior experience.
Building Your Live Website & Product
Use web generators, Google AI Studio, and Canva to publish a live, functional landing page and digital prototype in under 48 hours.
Unit Economics & Pitch Video
Map revenue models, understand earning vs investing standards, and record a compelling 60-second video pitch.
Presentation Day & Investor Panel
Pitch live in front of real founders, mentors, and investors. Receive your official HPU x Blue Academy Certificate and unlock ENTR 101 pathway!
Blue Launchpad Canvas
Map out key building blocks for your startup idea directly on this page.
HPU Bootcamp Student Persona Map
Understand student founders, adult learners, and mentors using Dave Gray's 7-part Empathy Canvas.
Who is the person? What is their situation and role?
What job(s) do they need done? What decisions do they make?
Sign Up for Blue Academy
Ready to build something real in 5 days? Fill out the registration form below to secure your seat at Aloha Tower.