Pre-College: Brazil’s Top Program for Teen Founders
A week-long immersion in the world of business for students from 9th through 12th grade who want to experience entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership firsthand.
The Pre-College at Link
A hands-on introduction to the business world for high school students ready to explore entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.
Join our immersive entrepreneurship summer program at Link. In January 2027, the Pre-College will run in two editions. When you indicate your current grade in the application form, you’ll be automatically placed in the correct week.
Spots are open to students from 9th grade through the final year of high school, as well as recent graduates.
Upcoming Pre-College dates:
Edition 1: January 11–15, 2027 (27.1)
Edition 2: January 18–22, 2027 (27.1)
Spend a week learning about entrepreneurship, working on real projects, and connecting with our community. Based on top Ivy League Summer Camps, this program goes beyond traditional learning: you’ll explore topics you’re passionate about, discover new interests, and gain valuable hands-on experience.
Experience Linkbefore choosingyour college
It's the best way for students to find out how much they connect with entrepreneurship, Link's methodology and the Link universe, living the experience from the inside.
Founder modeON
Get ready for the Link Journey
The ideal opportunity to prepare for the Jornada, Link's admissions process.
Worth it even if you won't apply
Students leave with real knowledge and an entrepreneurship portfolio.
Hands-on from the first to the last day
Real projects, mentors, company visits and a final pitch to a panel.
Loving a field can also mean building a business in it
In edition 27.1, Pre-College shows what it's like to be an entrepreneur in five different fields. Each student picks the field that fits them best.
Health & Wellness
Businesses that care for body and mind.
Finance
Money, investing and new ways to pay.
Sports
Clubs, athletes, fans and everything around them.
ShowBiz & Arts
Music, film, creators and entertainment.
Tech & AI
Digital products and artificial intelligence.
The same 3 pillars as Link's undergrad, in one week
Pre-College is a real sample of how Link teaches. That's why the week is built on the same pillars as our undergraduate program.
Ventures
Students act as entrepreneurs: they start from a real problem, create a solution, build a prototype and pitch it to a panel.
People Skills
Classes on communication, teamwork and leadership, put into practice in your own group throughout the week.
Business Tools
Classes on the foundations every entrepreneur uses to get an idea off the ground.
From idea to pitch in five days
People Skills & Starting the Engines
Teams are formed and each one picks a field.
Match Mentor & Know Your Problem
Meet your mentors and define the problem.
Pitch the Case & Solutions
Hands-on: solutions and prototype.
Support the Team & Hit the Goals
Final adjustments and pitch preparation.
Pitch Challenge & Sell Your Idea
Pitch to the panel and awards.
At Link's campus in São Paulo
The program takes place at Link School of Business's campus, with some external activities such as company visits and business immersion experiences.
What you need to know to decide with peace of mind
Come see up close what your child built
We set aside one day of the week for you to visit Link. It's your chance to see the campus, talk to our team and see the project your child worked on during the program.
Meals included
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included during the program.
At Link's campus
Activities take place on campus. Students only leave during the schedule with their guardian's permission.
Coming from another city?
Link partners with Egali to host participants coming from outside São Paulo.
Is Pre-College for you?
Answer 4 quick questions and discover your founder profile.
Questions we often get
The program is for students from 9th through 12th grade (ages 14 to 18) who are curious, creative and want to explore entrepreneurship. There is no selection process: anyone who meets the requirements and completes the registration can join.
Apply for the next classes
Fill out the form to apply for the January 2027 edition. Our team will get in touch with the student and their guardian.
Apply now