Are you an aspiring leader with a passion for innovation and a vision to turn your ideas into meaningful change?
Do you dream of building a startup that makes a real impact in your community through the power of AI?

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The MASCON–BEAM Venture Youth Innovation & Entrepreneurship Track invites high school and college students to explore how technology, entrepreneurship, and faith intersect to spark purposeful innovation and startup thinking. This immersive two-day experience introduces participants to the mindset, tools, and ethical principles that drive meaningful innovation in the age of AI.

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Led by national champions, participants will learn to harness AI, develop business concepts, and pitch solutions that serve their communities — all within a values-based environment rooted in integrity, creativity, and leadership.

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The journey culminates in the Youth Startup Showcase & Awards Ceremony, celebrating innovation, teamwork, and impact — with an iPad and cash prizes awarded to the top 3 teams.

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What You’ll Experience​

Through a sequence of immersive, mentor-led sessions — guided by national champions and industry professionals — participants will gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship and responsible innovation.

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• AI-Powered Market Research – Learn how to use AI to identify opportunities and understand your target audience, guided by national BPA champions.

• Lean Business Model Development – Collaborate with mentors to design practical and impactful startup concepts.

• Prompt Engineering for Lean Startups – Discover how to craft effective prompts for startup ideation while maintaining ethical and faith-based considerations.

• AI-Enhanced Prototype Design – Build quick prototype concepts using AI tools, applying empathy and purpose-driven design.

• Ethical AI & Responsible Innovation – Examine how faith-based values can guide fairness, accountability, and integrity in technology.

• Pitch Perfect: Investor Pitch Session – Present your AI-powered startup ideas in front of a panel of judges and mentors — including national champions and community leaders — for feedback and recognition.

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Each session blends practical skill-building, mentorship, and spiritual grounding, empowering youth to lead with both excellence and integrity.

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About BEAM Venture

BEAM Venture is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with 11 chapters across north Texas, dedicated to empowering middle school, high school, and college students through entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership, and faith-centered education.

 

Our mission is to nurture the next generation of Muslim changemakers by providing hands-on training, mentorship from industry leaders, and real-world competitions—all grounded in strong Islamic values.

 

Through conferences, workshops, and year-round programs, BEAM nurtures faith-centered grassroots economic empowerment, offering platforms and continuous guidance that help youth strengthen their Islamic identity, serve their communities, and build a future of self-reliance and shared prosperity.

 

Impact Highlights:

• 12 chapters north of Texas and more than 2000 students empowered.

• State, national, and international champions in Business Professionals of America (BPA), the Global Mission Summit, and GITEX YouthX.

• Global collaborations in Dubai, Syria, and the U.S.

• Partnerships with leading organizations, including Texas Instruments, Cisco, Collin College, GITEX, and over 30 professional mentors supporting youth across industries.

 

To Learn More Visit: www.beamventure.org