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Eligibility
Class 4–12
Fee
Free
Duration
Multi-stage competition culminating in a grand finale
About This Opportunity
The Youth Ideathon, organized by Think Startup and the Management Entrepreneurship Professional Skills Council (MEPSC) in association with CBSE, is India's largest innovation and entrepreneurship competition for school students. It aims to ignite a passion for innovation and entrepreneurship, encouraging students to identify and solve real-world challenges. The competition focuses on themes such as Indian Heritage and Knowledge Systems, Technologies for India's advancement, and Sustainability.
This competition is open to all school students across India, from Class 4 to Class 12, divided into Junior (Class 4-8) and Senior (Class 9-12) categories. Students must participate in teams of 3 to 5 members from the same school. No prior experience in entrepreneurship is required, making it accessible to all young minds with innovative ideas.
Participants will develop critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Top teams receive incubation grants, cash prizes, and national recognition. All shortlisted teams receive certificates, and there are special awards for teachers, mentors, and schools, fostering a supportive ecosystem for young innovators.
The Youth Ideathon is a multi-stage competition that guides students through ideation, prototype development, and pitching their solutions to industry experts. It provides a unique platform to translate ideas into actionable prototypes or saleable products, contributing to India's economic growth and social progress.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 4–12
- Age Range
- 9 - 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Open to all school students in India from Class 4 to Class 12. Participants must form teams of 3 to 5 members from the same school. No prior entrepreneurial experience is required.
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Benefits
- Incubation grants up to ₹100,000 for top teams
- Cash grant of ₹1000 for prototype development for top 500 teams
- Certificates for top 1500, 500, 100, and 3 teams recognized by CBSE, ThinkStartup, and MEPSC
- Mentorship from industry experts and educators
- Opportunity to present ideas at IIT Delhi
- Development of critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills
- National recognition and media coverage for innovative ideas
- Free online workshops on new product development, marketing, and pitching
- Awards and recognition for participating teachers, mentors, and schools
- Certificates for top teams recognized by CBSE, ThinkStartup, and MEPSC
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Difficulty: Mixed Levels
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