Develop Richmond TX and the City of Richmond are proud sponsors of the Mercy Launch Teen Entrepreneurs ‘Powered by CenterPoint Energy’ program with Mercy Goods, July 6-10 Intro Track and July 20-24 Advanced Track.
Please fill out your details and answer the questions to apply for the Mercy Launch program. Deadline to submit application for Intro Track is Friday, June 26, 2026. Deadline to submit application for Advanced Track is Friday, July 10th, 2026.
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We want to ensure every young mind has the chance to succeed, therefore, we are also thrilled to announce the return of the 3rd Annual Richmond Youth Program for Entrepreneurs (RYPE) this Summer 2026! We are incredibly proud to continue this impactful program thanks to our strong collaboration and the invaluable support from the Fort Bend County SBDC.
This FREE program is designed for students entering grades 6th-12th for the 2026/2027 school year who are passionate about starting their own business.
Dates: July 20 – 30, 2026 (M-F)
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Deadline to Apply for RYPE: July 15, 2026
Participants will learn about business vocabulary, creating a business plan, acquiring start-up capital, and will even receive a vendor spot at a Richmond Farmers & Artisan (Youth Entrepreneur) Market!
Hurry—Space is Extremely Limited! RYPE only has 12 slots available for this cohort, so don’t wait. To request your application, email us today at in**@***************tx.com. Both programs are at NO COST!
Let’s inspire the next generation of Richmond business leaders!
