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Turn Ideas into Real-World Startups
Bootcamp is a 2 days immersive startup-building experience where students aged 11-18 work with mentors to design, validate and pitch a business idea. Bootcamps are delivered in partnership with schools and organizations.
So far we have engaged around 6,000+ students, who have created around 1,600+ startup ideas.
Hands-on experience to lead, innovate, and pitch
Clear, practical takeaways that develop leadership, teamwork, communication, and entrepreneurial confidence through immersive startup-building exercises.
Leadership & Teamwork
Develop leadership capabilities while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.
Communication Skills
Strengthen written and verbal communication for conveying ideas, strategy, and value propositions.
Real Startup Experience
Gain hands-on experience by working through the core stages of building a startup.
A Complete Pitch Deck
Create a comprehensive, investor-ready pitch deck covering problem, solution, market, and traction.
Exposure to Industry Mentors
Engage with experienced industry mentors to receive guidance, insights, and practical feedback.
What students learn each day
An intensive, hands-on journey guiding students from idea refinement to a complete investor-ready startup pitch.
Understanding Pitch Decks
Learn the structure, purpose, and key elements of effective startup pitch decks.
Ideation Refinement
Refine startup ideas through validation, feedback, and strategic iteration.
Market Research
Conduct market and customer research to assess demand, competition, and positioning.
MVP Development
Design and build a minimum viable product to test core assumptions.
Business Model Design
Develop a scalable business model outlining value creation, delivery, and capture.
Budget Plan & P&L Basics
Understand budgeting fundamentals and basic profit-and-loss concepts for startups.
Pitch Simulation & Final Pitch
Participate in pitch simulations and deliver a final pitch to evaluators or investors.
Transforming Ideas into Lasting Impact
Celebrating the measurable achievements of our Bootcamp and the lasting impact on students and their startups.
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6,000+ students engaged
1,600+ startup projects created
Many teams continue to develop and grow their projects beyond Bootcamp
Voices from Our Programs
Real stories and reflections from students who took part in Bootcamp and brought their startup ideas to life.
“It was a very intensive yet enjoyable bootcamp that allowed me to gain first-hand insights on how to make a business pitch to get funding from investors. It was also great to be able to interact with real startup founders or executives.”
Donald
16 years old
“It was extremely fun to communicate and bond with teammates and the mentors were extremely hilarious, thoughtful and helpful!”
Julie
13 years old
“Now I have a very good base overview on which to build more knowledge about how to create my own business or startup from scratch.”
Arista
15 years old
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All You Need to Know About Bootcamp Program
Quick answers to common questions about program delivery, customization, and participation.
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Completing Ideation is recommended to get the most out of Bootcamp, though it is not a prerequisite.
Absolutely. Most schools nominate or shortlist students to participate.
Yes. Schools have the flexibility to choose weekday or weekend formats.
Students work in teams of 3–5, as teamwork is a core part of the learning experience.
Yes. YFS provides mentors, and schools may also nominate their own if preferred.
Laptops or tablets are preferred, though optional. All necessary worksheets and learning materials are provided.
Yes. Mentors and judges include founders, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.
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