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About VentureVerse
VentureVerse is India’s first high-impact entrepreneurship conference designed exclusively for high school students, a bold new platform where teenage dreamers take their first real steps into the world of startups, innovation, and problem-solving. Co-created by MU20 School of Opportunity and ISB ivi (IVenture Immersive), we are proud to launch the first edition of VentureVerse this September at the iconic ISB Hyderabad campus.
This inaugural edition marks the beginning of a national movement to introduce entrepreneurship as a life skill at a formative age. VentureVerse blends the energy of a startup ecosystem with the structure of an immersive learning experience, featuring keynotes from India’s top founders, hands-on workshops, real-time innovation challenges, and pitch rounds led by ISB alumni, mentors, and startup leaders. Through this experience, students won’t just learn about entrepreneurship, they’ll live it. VentureVerse is where ventures begin young, and the next generation of entrepreneurs begins now.
All exclusive
Only 20 high school teams from across the country will be selected to compete.
One campus. One goal. To become India’s top teen entrepreneurial team, at ISB Hyderabad.
at ISB
More than an incubator, More than a school.
I-Venture Immersive (ivi) is a world-class entrepreneurship programme at the Indian School of Business (ISB) designed for visionary entrepreneurs that offers an experiential, intense, transformative, 6-month, full-time, on-campus experience at Hyderabad.
The programme blends rigorous learning with hands-on pedagogy, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset and skills needed to thrive in today’s dynamic business landscape. It equips early-stage founders and aspiring entrepreneurs with the know-how to start, scale, and sustain real ventures. Within a supportive and immersive environment, the programme creates an atmosphere conducive to collaboration and innovation, fostering meaningful connections, breakthroughs, and the exchange of diverse perspectives.
A cohort of 50 entrepreneurs building solutions in emerging sectors enters the programme. Selected ventures will receive continued support over the next six months, along with funding of up to INR 40 lakhs to help them grow and scale, while others graduate to join the vibrant ivi alumni community.
The programme draws on ISB’s eminent faculty and global alumni network, including top venture capitalists and seasoned founders, to deliver a powerful learning experience. It ignites the thrill of building a viable venture from the ground up, where students put their aspirations, knowledge, and insights into action.
Parul Gulati
(Founder Nish Hair)
Chandan Mendiratta
(Chief Culture Officer and
Chief Brand Officer Zepto)
Nupur Garg
(Founder WinPE, Board member SIDBI)
Shantanu Deshpande
(Founder and CEO Bombay Shaving Company)
Rahul Jain
(Co Founder and
CEO Epigamia)
ISB in Numbers
#1in india
13Unicorns
$22BILLION +
650+
750+
PitchBook ranks ISB as the country’s leading business school for producing venture-backed founders.
Thirteen of India’s 119 active unicorns have an ISB founder or cofounder, which is roughly one in every nine.
Combined valuation of 13 unicorns founded or co-founded by ISB alumni, including Of Business, Moglix, Boat, Livspace, InMobi, CarDekho and upGrad.
Startups supported at ISB I-Venture, the innovation and entrepreneurship arm of ISB
Alumni who have launched their own companies, creating a founder network that keeps growing every year.
Indian School of Business sets the benchmark for management education in India. Through VentureVerse, its innovation wing opens the Hyderabad campus to a select pool of high-school entrepreneurs for a Two and a half day sprint designed and delivered by MU20 School of Opportunity.
Premier setting:
Work inside India’s foremost private B-school, surrounded by resources that shape future business leaders.
Direct insight:
Learn from founders, investors, and operators who solve problems at scale every day.
Skill focus:
Every block sharpens product thinking, market reach, and financial clarity; skills students can apply the moment they leave the room.
If you want an environment that pushes ideas from concept to boardroom-ready pitch, VentureVerse is the place.
Who Should Compete?
Grades
Team size
Slots
Mindset
11 and 12
3 students/team
20 teams (Shortlisted teams)
Quick thinkers who enjoy tight deadlines, rigorous feedback, and head-to-head competition
Secure your slot early the field fills fast.
Day 1: Build | Brand | Breakthrough
Time
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
9:15 AM – 10:45 AM
11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
2:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Breakfast & Registration
Opening Ceremony
Warm welcome and informal networking
Kickoff by ISB & MU20 leadership
Briefing on the entrepreneurial journey
Workshop 1: Product Development
Orientation – Think Like a Founder Lunch
Challenge Work: Product Development
Ideation funnel, design thinking, prototyping
Teams build product concepts
ITINERARY
Day 1:
Build | Brand | Breakthrough
Time 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
6:45 PM – 7:15 PM
5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
Day 2: F
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Presentations: Product Track
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM Hi-Tea Break
10:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Workshop 2: Marketing Strategy
Challenge Work: Marketing Strategy
Cultural Evening & Dinner
Team demos + mentor feedback
Brand storytelling, campaign building
Build and prep a GTM strategy
Celebratory performances and peer bonding
Breakfast
Challenge Work: Marketing Strategy
Build and prep a GTM strategy
Day 2: Finance
Time 11:45 AM – 1:15 AM
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch Session
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM
4:45 PM – 5:15 PM
Presentations: Marketing Track
Details
GTM pitches + critique
Workshop 3: Financial Strategy
Challenge Work: Financial Strategy
Hi-Tea Break
Pricing, break-even, investor prep
Teams begin framing their financial strategy
Light refreshments
Day 3: Pitch | Launch
Time
Session Details
9:15 AM – 9:30 AM
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Breakfast
2:45 PM – 4:00 PM
6:00 PM Onwards
Elevator Pitch Showdown
Final Setup Time Lunch
Jury Deliberation & Panel Reflection
Closing Ceremony Departure
Tech checks, last-minute edits
Five-minute pitches to founders and investors
Insights shared with students
Awards, certificates, reflections
Teams depart or optional campus tour
What to Expect
Product Logic Lab
Work through rapid ideation, product-market fit, and quick prototyping. By the end, your concept stands on clear user need and functional design.
The Brand Playbook
Shape positioning, craft sharp messaging, and select channels that convert attention into traction. Expect hands-on guidance for building a launch-ready campaign.
Finance for Founders
Learn pricing logic, break-even math, and cash-flow mapping. Sessions translate numbers into strategy so every decision supports growth and scale.
Elevator Pitch — Final Showdown
Each team arrives with a pitch they’ve honed at home; concept, market logic, and financial outline already in place. On day 2 they step onto the main stage for a five-minute presentation. Opposite them sit founders who have built firms from scratch and investors who back early talent. Expect pointed questions, data checks, and practical advice. By contrast, the impromptu sprints are tackled on-site, demanding fresh thinking under strict time limits and turning new insight into action within hours.
Why It Pays to Compete
Expert Lens Investor Exposure
Guidance from founders, investors, and operators who build businesses for a living.
Pitch in front of a jury that funds student ventures and internship talent.
Power Network Storytelling Clarity
Team up with ambitious peers and connect to the wider ISB innovation circle.
Craft a product story, market plan, and financial case that stand to scrutiny.
Rapid Practice Loops Campus Access
Three impromptu sprints sharpen decision-making under real deadlines.
Experience life inside India’s leading private B-school, with full use of its facilities.
Mentor Advantage
Throughout the program, seasoned founders, investors, and domain specialists lead focused talks and Q&A blocks. Each mentor brings field experience; turning theory into practical insight you can apply the same day.
Impromptu Sprints
Right after every mentor session, teams receive an on-the-spot challenge tied to that track. With limited prep time, you’ll test what you’ve learned under real pressure, refining ideas before the next presentation round.
How to Register
3 Students/team - Grades 11 &12 - 20 teams INR ₹25,000 (includes everything below)
• Accommodation in ISB student residences
• All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Intra-city transport for official activities
Laptop, charger, notebook, and any materials you need for product mock-ups
FAQs
Question Answer
Do we know the industries in advance?
Can we bring pre-made mock-ups or props?
How polished should our elevator-pitch deck be? Are laptops mandatory for the sprints?
No. Each track’s industry theme is revealed right after the mentor talk so every team starts from the same point.
Clear, concise, and investor-ready. A working prototype is not required, but visuals that explain the idea help.
Yes, anything you create before arrival is allowed for the pitch, as long as it fits within the five-minute slot.
Strongly recommended. You’ll need quick research, slide edits, and budgeting sheets during the on-site challenges.
Is accommodation on campus?
Yes. All registered students stay in ISB residences; meals and official local transport are covered in the fee.