Register solo or with your dream team by filling out the registration form
Pitch your idea to a mystery Shark Tank judge, get live feedback & win upto Rs. 20,00,000
For 11th & 12th graders only
A never-seen-before challenge that brings together the brightest, entrepreneurial minds from India's top schools
Pitch to a shark tank judge & win upto Rs 20,00,000
Ideate & build your startup idea from scratch
Get mentored by legendary startup leaders to perfect your pitch
Pitch directly to a mystery celebrity Shark Tank judge
Massive cash prize up for grabs upto Rs 20,00,000
Register solo or with your dream team by filling out the registration form
Submit a 3-minute video pitching your startup idea by April 10th, 2025
Await your shortlist notification after evaluation by a panel of startup experts
Touchdown at Mesa Campus on April 19th, 2025 for shortlisted students
Immerse yourself in a startup bootcamp: attend sessions & get 1:1 mentorship
Pitch to India’s most influential entrepreneurs & unicorn founders
Your 3-minute window to showcase entrepreneurial brilliance by answering these 5 questions
Get mentored by India's top entrepreneurs
What is the problem you're trying to solve & who are the customers facing it?
How large is this problem?
Why is now the right time & why hasn't it been solved yet?
What is your unique solution to the problem?
What are some reasons why your solution may not work?
Shortlisted students visit the Mesa campus for an action-packed weekend.
Immerse yourself in a startup bootcamp
Attend sessions on creating
compelling startup presentations
Participate in communication workshops
that will make you a confident presenter
Engage in high-stakes mock pitch sessions
that simulate real-world investor interactions
Receive personalized mentorship
from entrepreneurs who will elevate your pitch
Navigate & participate
in challenging knockout rounds
The moment of truth when all the hard work comes together in your startup's live debut
Make your first pitch to India's unicorn founders
The top 10 pitch decks are shortlisted
by an expert panel of startup founders & operators
Pitch directly
to India’s most successful entrepreneurs
Receive real-time,
professional feedback on your business concept
Receive personalized mentorship
from entrepreneurs who will elevate your pitch
Compete for the ₹20,00,00 cash prize
to kickstart your startup journey
11th & 12th standard students from any school in India can participate in this event. We give no preference to any stream or board.
You can apply solo OR in a team. Maximum number of participants in a team is 5. You can form a team with students from different schools.
No, you just need a compelling problem statement and an initial concept. The event is designed to help you develop your idea, refine your pitch and get feedback from the right people.
Students are required to book their travel themselves. Accommodation & food will be taken care of by the university.