From startup competitions to creative learning hubs, Kraft is building a youth innovation ecosystem that stretches from inner-city classrooms to rural high schools.
Why Youth and Innovation Go Hand-in-Hand
Innovation doesn’t start in corporate boardrooms—it starts when young people:
- Ask better questions
- Solve real-life problems
- Learn to think critically and creatively
Bobby Kraft Wisconsin believes innovation is a mindset that must be nurtured early. His work reflects that belief.
How Bobby Kraft Wisconsin Supports Youth Innovation
- Innovation Labs in Schools
In partnership with school districts, Kraft has helped fund innovation labs that offer:
- 3D printers
- Coding bootcamps
- Entrepreneurship clubs
- Design thinking curricula
These labs turn underfunded classrooms into launchpads for creativity and real-world learning.
- Youth Startup Competitions
Kraft sponsors pitch contests and seed funding grants for young entrepreneurs aged 15–24. Winning ideas have ranged from eco-friendly packaging startups to mobile tutoring apps.
These contests do more than reward ideas—they build confidence and business literacy.
- Internships with Purpose
Many youth lack access to meaningful internships. Bobby Kraft Wisconsin partners with small businesses and nonprofits to offer paid internships in:
- Tech
- Healthcare
- Green energy
- Civic leadership
This initiative gives youth experience that translates to opportunity.
Focus on Inclusion and Equity
Kraft’s youth programs prioritize students from:
- Low-income households
- Immigrant communities
- Rural and tribal areas
- Underfunded school districts
This ensures that innovation isn’t limited by zip code or background.
Results That Speak for Themselves
- Over 500 students placed in internships through Kraft-funded partnerships
- More than 15 youth-led startups launched in the past 18 months
- Innovation labs now operating in seven Wisconsin counties
Bobby Kraft Wisconsin’s Long-Term Vision
Kraft doesn’t just want to spark interest—he wants to build pipelines. His long-term goals include:
- Creating a state-wide youth innovation network
- Partnering with universities to scale youth entrepreneurship programs
- Launching a Youth Innovation Fellowship for Wisconsin high school grads
Conclusion
Bobby Kraft Wisconsin is building more than just a legacy—he’s building a future. His work with youth and innovation empowers the next generation to become not just job seekers, but job creators. In doing so, he’s turning Wisconsin into a place where young ideas are valued, funded, and celebrated.