Academix: Brand Lab & Student Merch Program

A Creative Entrepreneurship Program+ Fundraising Engine for K–12 Schools

The Academix: Brand Lab + Student Merch Program is a year-round, student-led initiative where learners design, launch, and manage official school merchandise brands. The program builds real-world creative, business, and leadership skills, while generating sustainable revenue for participating schools.

Empowering Students as Creators and Entrepreneurs

Academix transforms schools into real-world learning labs where students:

Develop creative design and branding skills

Build business, marketing, and entrepreneurship knowledge

Gain experience in e-commerce and digital technology

Gain experience in e-commerce and digital technology

All activities are delivered through a secure, school-approved online platform.

How It Works

Under the supervision of school staff, designated participants form a student merch club.
Program Format: Semester, full-year, or multi-year cohorts

School Benefits

Custom sub-domains for student stores and email communication
Proprietary curriculum and educator toolkits
Design mentorship from industry professionals
Multi-tenant e-commerce infrastructure for student-run stores
Professional print-on-demand production and fulfillment support

For more information on this program, contact Music to the Ears and Academix: