Is there a membership fee for XSTEM?

There are two fees: a $10 club due collected during the school year, and a competition fee for members who wish to compete. The regular deadline is January 31; submitting after costs an additional $15.

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Q: Can I join an XSTEM competition team if I don't have a startup idea?

Yes! XSTEM hosts brainstorming sessions and team-building events early in the year to help members find co-founders and develop strong startup ideas together.

Empowering students in business leadership, innovation, and competition.

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1,000+

Submissions

275+

Active Members

10+

Competitions

2

Annual Events

Why Join XSTEM?

Discover what makes our community the best place for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurship

Build a startup from the ground up. Learn ideation, market research, prototyping, and how to pitch your ideas effectively.

Mentorship

Receive guidance from experienced alumni, industry professionals, and our dedicated executive board throughout your journey.

Global Network

Connect with high schoolers from around the world through international competitions and collaborative workshops.

Our Alumni Have Attended

UPenn

Carnegie Mellon

Cornell

UChicago

Georgia Tech

UT Austin

Michigan

Northeastern

Illinois

UCLA

Maryland

Purdue

Rutgers

UPenn

Carnegie Mellon

Cornell

UChicago

Georgia Tech

UT Austin

Michigan

Northeastern

Illinois

UCLA

Maryland

Purdue

Rutgers

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need prior business experience to join?

Not at all! XSTEM is open to students of all experience levels. Our curriculum is designed to teach you everything from the ground up.

What are the attendance requirements?

To maintain active member status and receive club credit, you must attend at least 50% of our general meetings and participate in our mandatory LaunchSB event.

Can I join a competition team if I don't have an idea?

Yes! We host brainstorming sessions and team-building events early in the year to help members find co-founders and develop strong startup ideas together.

Is there a membership fee?

There are two fees to be aware of:

Club Dues ($10): A $10 due is collected during the school year to help fund club events, materials, and operations.
Pay to Participate: Members who wish to compete must pay a competition fee. The regular deadline is January 31 - submitting after this date costs an additional $15.

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