Startup Mindset: Innovate and Inspire

The Startup Mindset program is an intensive 5-day, 30-hour workshop designed to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset by equipping students with the skills to identify opportunities, develop business models, and pitch innovative ideas. Through hands-on activities, students will explore business fundamentals, market strategies, and startup execution techniques, culminating in a mini-startup challenge where they bring their ideas to life and present them to industry experts.
Date : May 15th to 19th, 2025
Eligibility : Grades 9 to 12
Timings & Duration : 10 AM to 4 PM | 30 hours
Mode : In-person
Location : Draper Startup House
Target Audience : Students interested in innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
Prerequisite : Curiosity, creativity, and a passion for learning!
Program Benefits

    🏆 Winning internship projects will be featured on the Innings2 website and across social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube).
    🤝 Winners receive extended mentorship for two months post-program.
    👕 All participants receive exclusive giveaways.

Special Offers

    🎁 Early Bird Goodie: First 10 registrations get one-on-one interaction with a guest CEO
    👥 Special Offers for Group Enrollment! Contact our Program Manager at +91-8297222281 for more details.

Program Objectives

    ✅ Develop an entrepreneurial mindset by embracing challenges and seeking solutions.
    ✅ Gain insights into business fundamentals, including market research and financial planning.
    ✅ Learn Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies, customer segmentation, and branding techniques.
    ✅ Build confidence in pitching startup ideas through structured storytelling and presentation skills.
    ✅ Participate in a Mini-Startup Challenge, turning an idea into a viable business model.

Day Wise Plan

    📌 Day 1: Foundation & Ideation
    1. Introduction to entrepreneurship
    2. Ideation techniques and brainstorming
    3. Identifying problems worth solving
    4. Assignment: Generate 3 potential business ideas
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    📌 Day 2: Market Analysis
    1. Assessing ideas with validation frameworks
    2. Understanding customer segments & needs
    3. Market sizing and opportunity evaluation
    4. Assignment: Create customer personas and analyze market potential
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    📌 Day 3: Business Fundamentals
    1. Branding & marketing strategies
    2. Introduction to business models
    3. Startup financials and budgeting
    4. Assignment: Develop initial business model canvas
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    📌 Day 4: Execution Planning
    1. Prototyping and MVP development
    2. Building effective teams
    3. Identifying and managing risks
    4. Assignment: Create implementation roadmap
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    📌 Day 5: Mini Startup Challenge
    1. Pitch preparation techniques
    2. Final business plan refinement
    3. Investor pitch presentations
    4. Awards and recognition ceremony

Final Deliverables

    📌 A validated business idea with a structured business model.
    📌 Hands-on experience with market research, financial planning, and GTM strategies.
    📌 A polished startup pitch, presented to peers and industry mentors.
    📌 A Mini-Startup Challenge experience, providing real-world entrepreneurial exposure.

What Will Students Learn?

    📌 This immersive 5-day program ensures students think like entrepreneurs, develop real-world business skills, and gain the confidence to bring innovative ideas to life. 🚀