Young social entrepreneurs seeking
to transform their neighborhoods
Young people have bold ideas and the desire to create change. But too often, they lack the structure, mentorship, and resources to bring those ideas to life. The Empire Project changes that by equipping youth with the tools, confidence, and real-world practice to become entrepreneurs and leaders who can shape their futures — and their communities.
How it
works
A Step-by-Step Approach
to Social Entrepreneurship
Discover Your Why: Explore your passions and uncover the purpose behind your ideas.
Design a Business Model: Identify a social problem, brainstorm potential solutions, and outline your business idea.
Develop Your Offering: Create and test a product or service that meets real customer needs.
Pitch & Storytelling: Share your business idea and vision with confidence.
Launch at the Pop-Up Shop: Sell your product, connect with customers, and experience the thrill of running a business.
Seeking motivated, coachable, and eager young entreprenuers
Youth ages 14–21
Students who want to learn entrepreneurship through hands-on experience
Young people with a passion for making a difference in their community
Those who are curious, creative, and ready to work in teams
Participant Spotlight
Creating Safe Spaces for Residents in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
Closing the Mentorship Gap in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
Spreading awareness about gun violence in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
Want To Find Out More?
Contact Us
If you have questions about The Empire Project, we can help you. Send us an email, and a member of our team will be in touch to answer your questions.