Cardigan’s Gates Lab is buzzing with entrepreneurial energy as eighth- and ninth-grade students develop and pitch their own start-up ideas—from sustainable packaging concepts to concussion-tracking helmet tech. Guided by Director of Gates Jenny Sabados, students in the new Innovators and Robotics tracks learn through real-world problem solving: networking with professionals, refining prototypes, entering national competitions, and practicing Silicon-Valley-style elevator pitches. Their projects highlight creativity, independence, and resilience as they tackle challenges and transform early ideas into viable business plans.
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