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Creativity, problem-solving, communication and resilience, through hands-on activities and workshops.
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For school students · Grades 6–12
Young Entrepreneurs' Programme
A hands-on introduction to entrepreneurship. Students pick a real problem, turn an idea into a project, and learn to pitch it, with a one-month startup internship included.
- Who
- Grades 6–12
- Format
- 4 days
- Mode
- Online or hybrid
- Fee
- ₹5,000 + GST
Next batch Dates for the next batch will be announced soon.
What students practise
Skills that last well beyond the programme
Creativity and innovation
Thinking beyond the obvious and finding new answers to real-world problems.
Learning by doing
Turning an idea into something tangible: a small business, a community initiative or a creative venture.
Confidence
Treating setbacks as part of the process, and building the confidence to keep going.
Social responsibility
Thinking about how an idea affects the community, and how it can make a positive difference.
Included at no extra cost
More than four days
- Structured learning modules
- Mentorship and networking
- Competitions and events to take part in
- Access to technology and resources
One-month startup internship
Real experience with a startup
- Day-to-day business management
- Mentorship and networking
- Hands-on project work and pitching
- Exposure to technology and innovation
Questions parents ask
Good to know
Does my child need special skills?
No. Children are naturally creative. Some enjoy making the product and marketing it, others enjoy the numbers. Nobody is expected to be good at everything.
Do they need an idea before they start?
No. Students get problem statements to work on, and can build on one of those or bring an idea of their own.
Can they do it more than once?
Yes. Students can join at any age in the range, for one term or year after year, either continuing the venture they started or beginning a new one.
Do parents need a business background?
No. The ideas are easy to follow, and parents get updates and summaries of key concepts so they can support their child along the way.
Bringing a school group?
VDC runs entrepreneurship programmes for schools too. Tell us about your students.