Entrepreneur Support Programs

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Transform Youth Mental Health Through Your Innovation

Are you building technology that can revolutionize how young people access mental health support? Your bold ideas deserve the capital, connections, and guidance to scale. We're removing barriers for innovators like you who are creating solutions for underserved youth communities.

Why Your Innovation in Youth Mental Health Matters Now

The market is ready: 61% of young people are already using digital tools like apps and online platforms for their mental well-being. This isn't just a trend—it's a growing market opportunity with real impact potential.

Your technology can meet young people where they already are with solutions designed specifically for their digital-first lifestyles and unique needs.

How We Amplify Your Impact

We don't just fund ideas—we accelerate growth at your specific stage. Whether you're refining your MVP or scaling to new markets, our tailored support helps you overcome roadblocks and maximize both your market reach and social impact.

Traditional mental health systems are failing to meet the exploding demand. Your digital innovation can bridge this gap—and we'll help you build the business case to prove it.

Your Success Roadmap With Us

Every entrepreneur in our programs receives:

Direct Youth Co-Creation Access:

Connect directly with your target users to develop culturally relevant products that address critical mental health challenges, giving you product-market fit advantages from day one.

Smart Capital + Advisor Network:

Secure non-dilutive funding to refine and scale your solution, plus gain access to our curated network of investors, capital providers, and advisors specifically interested in youth mental health innovations.

Founder Wellness Support:

Build a sustainable business by prioritizing your own mental health through our one-on-one and group coaching, because investor-ready founders need resilience.

Impact

For investors and entrepreneurs considering our programs:

1.

Headstream entrepreneurs have collectively raised over $75M to scale youth mental health solutions

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92% of entrepreneurs report improved youth engagement capabilities for product development and marketing

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3.

100% of our 2024 cohort achieved:

  • Enhanced scaling capacity
  • Improved long-term strategic planning
  • Investor readiness
  • Better founder well-being practices
  • Expanded reach to underserved youth markets
  • Valuable network connections that extend beyond the program

Hear from Headstream Alumni

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"Youth co-creators are essential to building long-term connections with your audience to build effective products. They are collaborative equals with incomparable insights when asked the right questions."
Daniel Botcherby
"The co-creator sessions really changed our thinking about how students might engage - we're strongly considering moving that feedback up in our program design plans."
Robert Miller
“These kids are smarter than ever. We must tap in with them. The youth co-creation process is a new way to get a fresh take on how you're approaching growing your impact, growing your business, and making sure that we lean in with this community”
Roy Scott
"It’s truly an outstanding program. You not only are in a community with brilliant peers, but you also have access to impact the innovations of companies doing especially meaningful work."
Emily Muñoz
Youth Co-creator
"The Headstream Co-Creator Club is a place where innovation and passion are fostered, not just through supporting the needs of others but also by becoming conscious of one's own experiences. It's a combination of working with top-level companies to better digital mental health products."
Anonymous
Youth Co-Creator
“I've worked with startup founders to make their pitches more relatable from a teen's POV rather than something that was only marketable to investors”
Oluwakemi Aderibigbe
Youth Co-creator
"I believe my perspective on the innovators' products significantly contributed to making the innovations more considerate of various often overlooked aspects."
Amen Divine
Youth Co-creator
"I believe my contributions during the co-creation sessions brought a unique perspective that helped shape the innovation’s features, ensuring that each business met the real needs of young people. I helped integrate practical solutions that improved the final product."
Anonymous
Youth Co-creator
“The goal of participating in the program was to gain a better understanding of the US market. It has been excellent for that. We now feel more confident about selecting the right location for our first pilot.”
Kerstyn Comley
Created a new youth dialogue group with youth co-creators. By the end of 2022, This Teenage Life surpassed 1.2 million downloads.
Molly Josephs
What I have learned over the years with Headstream, is to think about who is not in the room when you are designing a solution. To me a beautiful digital ecosystem is limitless, and that is what excites me about the future of technology, is how limitless we can have solutions if we combine the potential of the human experience with digital technology.
Megha Sharma
Youth Co-Creator
"The most significant change I experienced from my participation in Headstream was strengthening my leadership skills and confidence. Advising and connecting with like-minded students has really empowered me to speak up about what I believe in and always look to actively engage in my community".
Maryam Zoweil
Youth Co-Creator
We have established a youth co-creation club in our company which we aim to use as we explore various types of products and services.
Gael Fernandez
More direct partnership with young people has allowed us to get direct insights into how our product resonate with younger audiences. This has helped us to vet ideas faster, iterate on prototypes before full development, and conduct more applicable user research across our full target demo.
Alexandra Goldman
We expanded our support for middle and high school audiences and deepened our work in college and career levels
Beverly León

Hear from the Headstream Community

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Name Surname
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"Youth co-creators are essential to building long-term connections with your audience to build effective products. They are collaborative equals with incomparable insights when asked the right questions."
Daniel Botcherby
"The co-creator sessions really changed our thinking about how students might engage - we're strongly considering moving that feedback up in our program design plans."
Robert Miller
“These kids are smarter than ever. We must tap in with them. The youth co-creation process is a new way to get a fresh take on how you're approaching growing your impact, growing your business, and making sure that we lean in with this community”
Roy Scott
"It’s truly an outstanding program. You not only are in a community with brilliant peers, but you also have access to impact the innovations of companies doing especially meaningful work."
Emily Muñoz
Youth Co-creator
"The Headstream Co-Creator Club is a place where innovation and passion are fostered, not just through supporting the needs of others but also by becoming conscious of one's own experiences. It's a combination of working with top-level companies to better digital mental health products."
Anonymous
Youth Co-Creator
“I've worked with startup founders to make their pitches more relatable from a teen's POV rather than something that was only marketable to investors”
Oluwakemi Aderibigbe
Youth Co-creator
"I believe my perspective on the innovators' products significantly contributed to making the innovations more considerate of various often overlooked aspects."
Amen Divine
Youth Co-creator
"I believe my contributions during the co-creation sessions brought a unique perspective that helped shape the innovation’s features, ensuring that each business met the real needs of young people. I helped integrate practical solutions that improved the final product."
Anonymous
Youth Co-creator
“The goal of participating in the program was to gain a better understanding of the US market. It has been excellent for that. We now feel more confident about selecting the right location for our first pilot.”
Kerstyn Comley
Created a new youth dialogue group with youth co-creators. By the end of 2022, This Teenage Life surpassed 1.2 million downloads.
Molly Josephs
What I have learned over the years with Headstream, is to think about who is not in the room when you are designing a solution. To me a beautiful digital ecosystem is limitless, and that is what excites me about the future of technology, is how limitless we can have solutions if we combine the potential of the human experience with digital technology.
Megha Sharma
Youth Co-Creator
"The most significant change I experienced from my participation in Headstream was strengthening my leadership skills and confidence. Advising and connecting with like-minded students has really empowered me to speak up about what I believe in and always look to actively engage in my community".
Maryam Zoweil
Youth Co-Creator
We have established a youth co-creation club in our company which we aim to use as we explore various types of products and services.
Gael Fernandez
More direct partnership with young people has allowed us to get direct insights into how our product resonate with younger audiences. This has helped us to vet ideas faster, iterate on prototypes before full development, and conduct more applicable user research across our full target demo.
Alexandra Goldman
We expanded our support for middle and high school audiences and deepened our work in college and career levels
Beverly León

Program Options Tailored to Your Growth Stage

Headstream Accelerator

Our four-month virtual-first program for early-stage founders helps you refine your product, strengthen your business plan, and craft a compelling value proposition that drives sustainable growth. Perfect for innovators with promising solutions seeking product-market fit and initial scaling.

Headstream Residency

Our six-month virtual-first program for entrepreneurs positions you to scale into new markets through refined strategies, stronger stakeholder relationships, enhanced leadership skills, and expanded market reach. Ideal for established ventures ready for significant expansion.

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Headstream's News

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Schools are at the frontlines of student mental health and well-being, but rising needs and limited resources make support challenging. The K-12 Mental Health Tech Navigator, created by Headstream with The Jed Foundation and Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, helps districts identify and fund digital tools that supplement care when counselors and staff are stretched thin. Learn how the updated Navigator offers interactive guidance, expanded resources, and actionable pathways to ensure every student has access to the support they deserve.

Youth’s Voices

Beyond Building "For" Youth: The Case for Co-Creation in Mental Health Innovation

As the youth mental health crisis accelerates innovation across digital health, AI, and neuroscience, one critical voice is too often left out: young people themselves. This article explores why co-creating with youth, not just designing for them, is essential for building tools that are truly effective, ethical, and engaging. From app design to therapeutic delivery, youth co-creation is transforming mental health innovation from the inside out.

Meet the Trailblazers: Headstream Launches First Entrepreneur Residency to Transform Youth Mental Health Tech

The Residency Program was created to scale groundbreaking innovations in adolescent mental well-being across health and education systems. Meet the seven members and their companies, and learn how they are driving impact to enhance youth mental health, with a focus on marginalized communities including Latinos, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC youth.

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