HUDSON LAB VENTURES
A Real-World Innovation Program for High School Students
Students work on real challenges with global companies and top universities to build confidence, judgment, and practical skills that go far beyond the classroom.
Programs run in New York City, Lisbon, Porto, and Seoul.
"When it came time for college applications, my child’s experience at Hudson Lab Ventures was a true point of distinction.”
Designed for motivated high school students who are ready for real responsibility. Trusted by families worldwide.
Why Families Choose HLV
Families choose Hudson Lab Ventures for outcomes that last far beyond the summer.
1. Legit work experience for your résumé
Students work on real challenges with global companies and institutions and build experience that is genuinely impressive
2. Colleges love this stuff
Students who grow through Hudson Lab Ventures regularly report getting into their dream colleges because they develop skills that actually matter
3. Human skills AI probably won’t replace
Judgment. Creativity. Collaboration. Communication… These skills matter the most as technology accelerates and are also the hardest to teach in a classroom
4. Adults take you seriously
When professionals and executives take your ideas seriously, it changes how you see yourself
5. Friends from around the world
Students collaborate with peers from different countries and cultures working on real problems together
Hudson Lab Ventures is the kind of experience students reference for years… not because it looks good on their CV, but because it changed how they see themselves.
Why Hudson Lab Ventures Exists
Whether students are looking for a credential or an experience that helps them develop judgment, confidence, and real-world perspective, Hudson Lab Ventures gives students the opportunity to tackle real-world challenges.
Real company challenges
Diverse teams
Portfolio-ready work
Entrepreneur mentorship
What Students Actually Do…
Over the course of the program, students work in small teams to tackle real challenges sponsored by companies and institutions. They identify meaningful problems, collaboratively build viable solutions, and confidently present their thinking to professionals who take their work seriously.
This is not a simulation.
Students are treated as capable contributors.
And Why It Matters
Because students are trusted with real responsibility, they leave more confident, more independent, and more willing to take initiative. Parents notice:
Increased confidence in unfamiliar situations
Clearer communication and stronger presence
Better judgment and decision-making
Greater independence and self-awareness
Program Locations
Each Hudson Lab Ventures program is grounded in its local ecosystem and shaped by real challenges relevant to our corporate or university partners in that city.
NYC
July 13-24, 2026
Progress inclusive entrepreneurship and sustainable practices with Columbia Business School Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change.
Portugal
June 29-July 10, 2026
New Intro Course: July 5-10, 2026
Work with Europe’s leading innovation hub Unicorn Factory Lisboa and top companies like Sonae and José de Mello.
Korea
July 27-Aug 7, 2026
Head to the world’s leading cultural exporter to work in the fast-paced world of online retail with Coupang, the “Amazon.com” of Korea.
Preparation for Life
Colleges and employers are looking for students who can think independently, communicate clearly, and navigate uncertainty.
More importantly, students need to believe in their own ability to do those things. Hudson Lab Ventures helps students develop both.
Explore whether Hudson Lab Ventures is right for you.
Start by checking out our info session or student work.