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Winter Startup Week

Profile Building Programme for
Grades 8-12

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About Winter Startup Week

Masters’ Union’s Winter Startup Week is a high-intense profile enhancing programme for young entrepreneurs in Grades 8-12. Participants learn to ideate a business concept, build early-stage prototypes, and pitch their startup to real VCs.

Date: 7th - 11th January 2026

Mode: On-campus, Gurugram

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5 Days, 5 Milestones

Business Ideation & Customer Research

Brainstorm on worthy business problem & build strategic solutions for customer

MVP Development & Prototyping

Learn to build your Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and create a working Prototype using Figma

Finance in Startup

Master basics of budgeting, strategic pricing & effective cash flow management

Growth Hacking with Marketing

Leverage AI tools like Lovable & more to build app & website of your startup

Storytelling & Pitching Skills

Pitch your early-stage startup to real-world VCs with a persuasive storytelling

Programme Flow

Programme Flow

Kickstart with Business Ideation

Learn to identify business problems and build strategic solutions under experts’ guidance

Build Working Prototype & MVP

Build early-stage prototype, and MVPs for apps & website using Figma AI

Startup Finance

Learn fundamentals of finance in startup with cash flow management to track profitability

Strategic Growth Marketing

Learn social media marketing by creating viral ad campaign using AI tools

Pitch Day

Pitch your startup to real VCs and earn LOR & industry-recognised certifications

Do You Have What it Takes to be the
Youngest Entrepreneur in India?

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Programme Outcomes

LORs & Certification

Add weightage to college application with LORs & industry-recognised certifications

Build Early-Stage Startup

Stay ahead of your peers by learning business ideation, prototyping and build businesses successfully like a founder

Get Future-Ready with AI

Leverage next-gen tools to future-proof your innovative startups

Pitch to VCs

Connect with real VCs and get early access to Masters’ Union’s Incubator

Trusted by Top Schools

Meet the Leaders

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Shyam Shankar

Experience & Strategy Head

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Ajay Thandi

Co-Founder, Sleepy Owl

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Gaurav Mehta

Ex-Chief Marketing Officer

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Divyashish Jindal

Business Growth

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Shekhar Gera

Consumer Strategy & Marketing

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Shyam Shankar

Experience & Strategy Head

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Ajay Thandi

Co-Founder, Sleepy Owl

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Gaurav Mehta

Ex-Chief Marketing Officer

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Divyashish Jindal

Business Growth

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Shekhar Gera

Consumer Strategy & Marketing

Startups from High Schoolers So Far

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Hear from Peers Like You

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Nimit Sadana

Modern School, New Delhi

Class of 2027

“Running a startup at this age sounded impossible, until I actually did it.
The mentors pushed us to think critically, take risks, and work like founders. Every day felt like a boardroom challenge.”

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Rhythm Rajpurohit

Doon International School, Gurdaspur

“t was a startup bootcamp that made me learn from pitching to managing a
team, I got a real taste of what being a founder feels like.”

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Yuvraj Agrawal

Harrow International School, Bengaluru

“This programme was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. We weren’t only learning
through lectures but literally building one from scratch under real pressure.”

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Ishika Damani

Jamnaben Balchand Nahata International School, Mumbai

“The pressure was real, but so was the learning. I walked in curious and walked out
with my first working prototype and a mindset that anything is possible.”

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Accommodation can be provided on request at INR 3000/- per night

Lunch costs are included in the fee

Students will be required to be on campus from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM all days

INR 44,999/-

INR 34,999/- per student

Accommodation can be provided if
required at INR 3000/- per night

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Got Your Interest!

Reach out
to the Support Team

Email ID

challenge@mastersunion.org

Mobile no.

+91 9355926490

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join Winter Startup Week?

This programme is for students in Grades 8–12 who are curious about entrepreneurship, startups, and business. No prior experience is needed—just creativity, curiosity, and a willingness to learn!

What will students achieve by the end of the programme?

Participants will walk away with a real early-stage business prototype, hands-on experience with business tools, AI skills for startups, and certificates & Letters of Recommendation (LOR) to strengthen college applications.

How is Winter Startup Week different from regular workshops?

Unlike standard school workshops, Winter Startup Week is hands-on, startup-focused, and aligned with NEP principles. Students ideate, prototype, market, and pitch their business ideas, guided by CXOs and industry experts.

Do students need prior startup or business knowledge?

Not at all! The programme is designed for beginners. Students learn marketing, finance, operations, AI tools, and pitching through practical exercises and real-world simulations.

What is the daily schedule and format?

The programme runs for 5 consecutive days, 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM, on-campus in Gurugram. Each day focuses on a key skill: ideation, finance, marketing, customer analysis, and pitching.

Can students stay on-campus?

Yes! Accommodation is available at INR 3,000 per night, with lunch included in the programme fee.

Is the programme online or in-person?

Winter Startup Week is fully on-campus for an immersive experience—students collaborate, learn, and network with peers and mentors.

What tools and software will students learn?

Students gain hands-on experience with tools like Meta Ads, Figma, PowerBI, and explore practical AI applications to make smarter business decisions.

Are there group discounts?

Yes! Individual registration: INR 39,999. Group of 4 or more: INR 34,999 per student.

Will this help with college admissions?

Absolutely. Students receive certification, LOR, and early access to Masters’ Union Incubation, giving them a competitive edge in college applications.

How do students pitch their business ideas?

On the final day, students prepare a pitch deck and present their ideas to real investors and founders, gaining feedback and experience in persuasive storytelling.

How can I register or get more information?

Click Register Now to secure your seat or Download Brochure for detailed curriculum, schedule, and logistics. Seats are limited!