“You’re actually making money, actually investing money, and actually thinking about logistics.”
Syna ThakkerCo-founder, AurEk? ↗
14 DAYS, 3 PHASES
Idea to live website, first customers.
First ₹10,000+ in real revenue.
₹1L+ revenue and a VC pitch.
SUMMER 2026 · WHAT LAST YEAR'S STUDENTS DID
Every team started with ₹50,000, an idea and 14 days. A few of the standouts.
DAYS 5 & 11 · STUDENTS' FAVOURITE PART
Twice in two weeks, teams set up a pop-up stall at a high-footfall mall and sell face to face, with a live revenue leaderboard ranking every team in real time.
LIFE AT FUTURE FOUNDERS
DAY 13 · DEMO DAY
Present to leading founders and investors, receive real-world feedback, and compete for top prizes.
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
“You’re actually making money, actually investing money, and actually thinking about logistics.”
“I went to stores and restaurants, pitched my product… and it even worked for me.”
“You can pop into someone’s room and ask them a question, and they’re talking from their experience.”
“I was really afraid… coming from a different city. I made a lot of friends and connections.”
“He taught us how to make the ads from scratch… now it’s doable. We can run ads properly.”
“We had to make everything from scratch: the logo, the pricing, the marketing strategies, the website.”
“My most favourite part was the flea market day. We learnt how to do sales offline.”
“I never knew Lovable could be compatible with Shopify. That was eye-opening for sure.”
“We sold ₹25,000 worth of jewellery that day. I’m actually half decent at doing sales.”
IN THEIR OWN WORDS · ON LINKEDIN
WHO YOU'LL LEARN FROM
WHAT YOU WALK AWAY WITH
Every student leaves with a certificate and a public portfolio of their live website, ads, revenue and Demo Day pitch. Ready for college applications.
One shareable link with your website, ad campaigns, AI tools used, revenue and Demo Day pitch. Attach it to any college application.
See a real student portfolio →THE ACTUAL SCHEDULE · SUMMER 2026, COHORT 2
This is last summer's day-by-day plan (May 20 – June 2). Summer 2027 follows the same arc; guest speakers vary by cohort.
Every evening: snacks, the live sales leaderboard and the Content Award, followed by an experience (karaoke, sports, T-shirt painting, talent show and DJ night).
YOUR 2 WEEKS AT MESA
FEES & SUMMER 2027 COHORTS
Optional stay, within 1 km of campus: dorm (6-sharing) ₹12,000 · double sharing ₹25,000 (incl. taxes)
Yes. On our Bengaluru campus, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM every day for 14 days.
Accommodation within 1 km of campus with shuttle service: dorm (6-sharing) at ₹12,000 or double sharing at ₹25,000, incl. taxes. All three meals are covered in the fee.
Students leave with a live business, website, ads and revenue as proof of initiative, plus a Certificate of Completion from Mesa and a shareable portfolio. Top students also get a letter of recommendation from mentors.
Yes, up to 20% for exceptional, motivated students.
Yes. Students go from idea to a live brand, real revenue and a Demo Day pitch in 14 days. Summer 2026 teams did exactly that.
Admission is competitive and selective, with 100 seats per cohort.
Register interest today. Our admissions team reaches out with the video-application step and helps you pick a cohort.
Admissions are selective · Scholarships up to 20% · Accommodation available
