Entrepreneurship Olympiad

Unleash the Entrepreneur in You

India's premier entrepreneurship competition for students aged 8-17. Test your business ideas, pitch to judges, and win exciting rewards.

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About the Olympiad

The Entrepreneurship Olympiad is a unique competition designed to nurture the next generation of business leaders. Participants will work in teams to develop real startup ideas, conduct market research, build minimal viable products, and pitch their concepts to a panel of successful entrepreneurs and investors.

Open to students aged 8-17, the competition spans 3 days of intensive workshops, mentorship, and competition. Whether you're just starting to explore the world of business or already have a venture in mind, the Olympiad offers something for everyone. Students collaborating

Competition Format

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Phase 1: Idea Submission

Submit your business idea (1-minute video + 1-page summary) by the deadline. Open to individual participants or teams of 2-4.

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Phase 2: Workshops

Selected participants attend interactive workshops on business modeling, market research, prototyping, and pitch delivery.

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Phase 3: Pitch Competition

Finalists pitch their ideas to a panel of judges. Winners receive mentorship, seed funding eligibility, and certificates.

Why Participate?

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Real-World Experience

Gain hands-on experience in building and running a real business. From idea generation to market launch, you'll learn by doing.

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Win Exciting Prizes

Exciting rewards including mentorship sessions, Hash Future School course scholarships, seed funding eligibility, and certificates of achievement.

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Network & Connect

Connect with like-minded young entrepreneurs, mentors, and industry experts. Build your network for life.

Eligibility & Rules

Age Limit

Open to students aged 8-17 years as of the competition date.

Team Size

Individual or teams of 2-4 members. Teams must have a faculty/parent mentor.

Submission Requirements

Business idea summary (max 2 pages) + 1-minute video pitch. All submissions must be original work.

Register for the Olympiad

Limited seats available! Register early to secure your spot and receive early-bird benefits.

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