Startup Summer School

Turning “What if?” into “Why not?”

 

Startup Summer School is a 7-day immersive residential program for students from Grade 8–12 to experience the world of startups firsthand. The course is designed to spark entrepreneurial thinking, problem-solving and leadership.

Hosted at NMIMS campuses the program goes beyond theory, students will ideate, build prototypes, interact with founders, visit startup offices and pitch their ideas to experts.

It’s an opportunity to step out of textbooks, develop problem-solving skills and gain the confidence to think and lead like an entrepreneur.

Choose Your Batch for Startup Summer School 2026

Mumbai Campus

Batch 1: 10th – 16th May, 2026
Batch 2: 7th – 13th June, 2026

Bengaluru Campus

Batch: 24th – 30th May, 2026

Chandigarh Campus

Batch: 15th – 21st June, 2026

Experience at Startup Summer School

Campus Immersion

Get access to NMIMS’ world-class infrastructure and a real university learning environment

Industry-Led Knowledge Sessions

Gain insights from startup founders, corporate leaders, and experienced faculty members.

Capstone Startup Project

Build and present your startup idea to a panel of industry experts.

Experiential Visit

Grab opportunities for experiential visits to corporate and startup offices.

Entrepreneurial Mindset Building

Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, confidence, and decision-making skills.

Letter of Recommendation

Top-performing students may receive a Letter of Recommendation.

Program Highlights

Students between Grade 8-12

Residential/ Non-residential

Residential: INR 85,000/- (Incl. of taxes)
Non-Residential: INR 80,250/- (Incl. of taxes)

Early Bird Discount available till 15th March, 2026

Download Brochure

Program Modules

Module 1

Leadership & Vision
to Build a Startup

  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership & Startup Vision
  • Problem Discovery & Design Thinking
  • Idea Development & Conceptualization
  • Creating Vision & Self Reflection
  • Learning from Startup Stories

Module 2

Market Research &
Customer Discovery

  • Crafting an Elevator Pitch
  • Market Research
  • Customer Discovery & Consumer Insights
  • Surveys & Data Collection
  • Target Customers, Personas & SWOT

Module 3

Product Development &
Prototyping

  • Product Development Stages
  • Deep Dive into Prototyping
  • Creating Digital Prototypes
  • Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy

Module 4

Product Strategy &
Business Modelling

  • Understanding Business Model Canvas(BMC)
  • Patent, Trademark & Intellectual Property (IP)
  • Hands-on Business Model Canvas Building

Module 5

Marketing & Branding
Strategies for Startups

  • Marketing & Content Creation
  • Branding & Digital Marketing
  • Practical Content Creation for Social Media
  • Startup Visit

Module 6

Art of Pitching
Fundraising

  • The Art of Pitching
  • Basics of Fundraising
  • Mock Pitch Presentations
  • Expert Feedback & Iteration

Testimonials

“The AIC-NMIMS campus is very cultured, spacious, and beautiful. The teachers and faculty here are very kind, and the summer school program is both intellectual and practical-based. I am walking out with two startup ideas in my mind, and I hope they succeed with the help of this amazing incubator and faculty. I am leaving with a new perspective and fresh ideas for my future career. I truly hope to get the chance to study here at NMIMS in the future!”
Madhumati Gohel,
Grade 12, Narayana Junior College, Mumbai
“When we signed up for the AIC NMIMS Startup Summer School in Bangalore, I didn’t know what to expect but I can say now it was one of the best decisions we’ve made. My daughter came back so excited and full of ideas. Her confidence was out of the world. She actually started thinking like an entrepreneur. The sessions weren’t just educational they were engaging, practical and very inspiring. I’m really thankful to the team for creating such a positive and encouraging space for the young minds.”
Seemant Handa,
Parent

Give Your Child a Head Start into the Startup World

Apply Now
Download Brochure

For more details please contact us at:

Shankar.Dakua@nmims.edu
Samad.Patel@nmims.edu

22-4235 5560 / 22-42355880