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Founders
65+
Schools
30+
Cities
6+
Countries
YFS Case Studies

Achievements
100%
Scholarship at JPIS
10
Lakhs investement
Adarsh
Student, Grade 11
Adarsh Kumar grew up in a small village Bihar, where opportunities were scarce, but his dreams were limitless. With an enthusiasm to learn and transform, Adarsh raised money and travelled to Chandigarh to attend the Young Founder Summit with no idea in mind.
At YFS, Adarsh brainstormed, built, innovated and raised ₹10,00,000 from one of the angel investors on our jury and started Skillzo. It is a platform aimed at upskilling 10,000 school students in Bihar by providing exposure, experience, and opportunities. In just a year, Skillzo has impacted over 7,000 students. Today, he has received 100% scholarship from Jayshree Periwal International School in Jaipur, a pioneer school in India.
YFS Prestigious Partners
Trusted by Students of Top Schools
Mentored by Industry Experts

A J Singh
Founder, Tynor

Aakash Goenka
Chariman, Goldie Group

Aarti Gupta
CIO - Family Office DM Gupta & Anikarth Ventures

Ankit Agarwal
Founder Phool Co.

Arks Srinivasan
CEO, IFACET, IIT Kanpur

Ashok Mehta
MD Emmforce Autotech Limited

Karan Grover
Porsche Chandigarh, Novotel

Komal Talwar
Director and Founder TT Consultants and XLSCOUT

Manas Seth
Co-Founder Gudhgrams

Priya Jagat
Co-Founder Vanity Box, Backpackers Cafe, Vanity 365

Saurabh Munjal
Co-Founder- Lahori Zeera

Somveer Anand
CEO Innovation Mission Punjab

Sumeer Walia
Director, Chitkara University CEED
Students Admitted to Top Universities
Nakshatra Bajaj
Student, Babson College USA, # 1 for Entrepreneurship
Through strategic profile building and application planning, Nakshatra was accepted into his dream university, Babson College, USA, in the Early Decision round.
He expressed a passion for starting something new and launched a fashion startup, which eventually failed but taught him valuable lessons. Reflecting on his journey, he wrote a book for peers facing similar challenges, which was acknowledged by entrepreneurship professors in the US. After testing his ideas at the Young Founder Summit, a leading figure in India's startup industry bought over 100 copies of his book for school students. Now, Nakshatra is developing a new idea and seeking mentorship and practical exposure through his college.

Achievements
ED
Acceptance at Basbon College
Author
Published his first book
Founder's Note
Today's students have the power to make our lives and the future better. They see problems in a way, we don't. Whenever I speak with a high school student, they are scared, confused, unsure, anxious, but always with bright glittering eyes with a hope to build a change with their efforts. At YFS, we support them to be those change makers. This transformational "competition" has transformed each student and helped them get closer to their dream universities!
Today at YFS, we have inspired 7000+ students and have created 370+ young founders, all below the age of 18, who dare to dream!

YFS Case Studies
Adarsh
Student, Grade 11
Adarsh Kumar grew up in a small village Bihar, where opportunities were scarce, but his dreams were limitless. With an enthusiasm to learn and transform, Adarsh raised money and travelled to Chandigarh to attend the Young Founder Summit with no idea in mind.
At YFS, Adarsh brainstormed, built, innovated and raised ₹10,00,000 from one of the angel investors on our jury and started Skillzo. It is a platform aimed at upskilling 10,000 school students in Bihar by providing exposure, experience, and opportunities. In just a year, Skillzo has impacted over 7,000 students. Today, he has received 100% scholarship from Jayshree Periwal International School in Jaipur, a pioneer school in India.

Achievements
100%
Scholarship at JPIS
10
Lakhs investement
Nakshatra Bajaj
Student, Babson # 1 College
Through strategic profile building and application planning, Nakshatra was accepted into his dream university, Babson College, USA, in the Early Decision round.
He expressed a passion for starting something new and launched a fashion startup, which eventually failed but taught him valuable lessons. Reflecting on his journey, he wrote a book for peers facing similar challenges, which was acknowledged by entrepreneurship professors in the US. After testing his ideas at the Young Founder Summit, a leading figure in India's startup industry bought over 100 copies of his book for school students. Now, Nakshatra is developing a new idea and seeking mentorship and practical exposure through his college.

Achievements
ED
Acceptance at Basbon College
Author
Published his first book
Why YFS?
3
days only to add Founder to your resume

10+
angel investors present to listen to your pitch for funding

370+
Young Founders in the community to network with
100+
like-minded leaders and peers ready to network and problem solve

100+
top global universities have admitted YFS participants

30+
potential business partners ready to meet and work with you
YFS for Students
Young Founder Summit offers a unique platform where high school students can unleash their entrepreneurial potential. It's the perfect environment for aspiring leaders to learn, grow, and develop crucial business skills through hands-on experiences and real-world challenges.
Founder's Note
Today's students have the power to make our lives and the future better. They see problems in a way, we don't. Whenever I speak with a high school student, they are scared, confused, unsure, anxious, but always with bright glittering eyes with a hope to build a change with their efforts. At YFS, we support them to be those change makers. This transformational "competition"
has transformed each student and helped them get closer to their dream universities! Today at YFS, we have inspired 7000+ students and have created 370+ young founders, all below the age of 18, who dare to dream!


Innovate
Stay ahead of the curve by learning how to adapt, improve, and implement groundbreaking innovations in your entrepreneurial journey.

Plan
Build a solid business plan that outlines the strategy, resources, and roadmap for bringing your idea to life.

Ideate
Unleash your creativity and brainstorm innovative ideas to solve real-world problems in a collaborative environment.

Validate
Test your concepts with mentors and industry experts to ensure they are viable and ready to make an impact.

Pitch
Develop your public speaking and presentation skills by pitching your startup idea to a panel of experienced judges.
51 Reasons to Choose YFS
1. Become a founder in 3 days
2. Learn startup fundamentals
3. Pitch ideas to angel investors
4. Experience business validation
5. Join 370+ young founders
6. Access industry resources
7. Collaborate with like-minded peers
39. Gain admission advantages
40. Engage with experienced entrepreneurs
41. Develop business strategies
42. Validate your business idea
43. Discover your true passion
44. Build your personal brand
45. Strengthen teamwork abilities
27. Enhance problem-solving abilities
28. Get investor insights
29. Pitch to real investors
30. Find your co-founder
31. Create innovative business ideas
32. Showcase entrepreneurial mindset
15. Network with industry experts
16. Build confidence in public speaking
17. Get expert mentorship
18. Improve critical thinking skills
19. Showcase your business skills
20. Understand market dynamics
21. Learn from top leaders
46. Achieve real-world success
47. Gain global recognition
48. Receive expert guidance
49. Stand out in admissions
50. Attend free lifetime workshops
51. Lifetime YFS community access
33. Develop leadership skills
34. Master negotiation skills
35. Be guided by experts
36. Build lifelong friendships
37. Network with global founders
38. Access top university networks
22. Enhance networking opportunities
23. Get hands-on entrepreneurship experience
24. Create a business plan
25. Receive funding opportunities
26. Learn effective communication
8. Receive constructive feedback
9. Gain real-world experience
10. Refine your business concept
11. Build a winning resume
12. Gain pitching experience
13. Create your startup journey
14. Explore entrepreneurial opportunities
YFS Awards
At the Young Founder Summit, we celebrate outstanding achievements with a range of awards recognizing students, schools, and unforgettable experiences. Whether you're a young entrepreneur, a participating school, or a driven team, these awards honor creativity, leadership, and the spirit of innovation that drives the future.
Agenda
Day 1
Agenda
Registrations
Individual pitching
(top 24 ideas selected)
Lunch
Teamwork
Ice breaker
Stage pitching (top 12 ideas selected)
Team forming
Workshop 1
Upcoming YFS Experiences
- Fri, 30 MayNovotel, Chandigarh
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FAQ
Any student who is passionate about entrepreneurship, from any field or any background or any experience but below the age of 18.
Yes.
Our mentors have been from Chandigarh Angels Network, SACC India, UPES and Runway Team and on our jury we have Founder of Lahori Zeera Saurabh Munjal, Founder of Tynor, Priya Jagat Founder of Backpackers cafe and Founder of Goldie Masale and many more.
It is 3 days of complete 180 degrees transformation of a student in under 52 hours. Through the means of a competition, we enlighten and educate each participant through creative ways the journey and lessons of an entrepreneur.
Not required, we guide them through the ideation phase too so they can come up with unique ideas on the spot in just 30 minutes of being at YFS.
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Your participation in the 3 day program with mentorship
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Lunch, morning and evening refreshments for 3 days
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Hi-tea for student, parents, principal, and director on grand finale
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Participation/ Winning certificates, Young Founder goodie bags
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Yes, they can; however, registrations will be done individually. During the competition, they will get to work alongside students from different schools across the country.
They can visit our website www.youngfoundersummit.com and click on register now, fill out their details and proceed.
Once the registration and payment has been made, refunds cannot be considered.
Failure to attend the program would regrettably result in us being unable to make special provisions, and you would miss out on a valuable day of learning. No refunds will be given after sign up.
Absolutely, we would love to do a bootcamp for your students and give them an understanding of what this competition is going to be like. We will need a maximum of 60 minutes of your time. It is completely activity based and allows them to understand what the competition would be like. To schedule a date and time, you can contact us at +91-9876100999 or email navya@youngfoundersummit.com
You Can win at YFS:
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Young Founder of the Year Award
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18 under 18 Young Founder- awarded to 18 students
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Cash prize for 1st winning team
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Cash prize for 2nd winning team
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Continuous mentorship post YFS
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An experience of a lifetime
All others get a Participation certificate too and an experience of a lifetime.
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We are looking for students who come from any background to come and experience entrepreneurship practically and build something of their own. Whether you have an idea or don’t or are just looking to build your confidence, YFS is the place for you!
No, there is no requirement to be in school uniform. Teachers are not required to be present on all 3 days; however, we encourage a teacher, Principal/Director from each school, to come at 2 pm on Day 3 to watch the presentations of their students and see how far the students have come in their journey.
Nothing at all. We help them from raw ideas to pitching in front of judges with a team.
Yes, we can arrange to get the amount and their basic details collected from the school on a mutually agreed date.
One of the Principals from a well known school said “ We are creating a generation who can think outside the box, who know what they want. All they need is our support. These children came here and presented unique ideas that they have been working on for the last 2-3 days. It is amazing. So the very fact that you all came up here and spoke in front of 250 people, you all are winners! We can’t wait to send our students to the next cohort of YFS”
Another teacher said, “we do so many activities in our school but today I am happy that with the help of Young Founder Summit these ideas have come public so the public can recognise our students abilities and provide them with more opportunities. Thank you YFS for giving this experience to our students.”
51 Reasons to Choose YFS
1. Become a founder in 3 days
2. Learn startup fundamentals
3. Pitch ideas to angel investors
4. Experience business validation
5. Join 370+ young founders
6. Access industry resources
7. Collaborate with like-minded peers
27. Enhance problem-solving abilities
28. Get investor insights
29. Pitch to real investors
30. Find your co-founder
31. Create innovative business ideas
32. Showcase entrepreneurial mindset
8. Receive constructive feedback
9. Gain real-world experience
10. Refine your business concept
11. Build a winning resume
12. Gain pitching experience
13. Create your startup journey
14. Explore entrepreneurial opportunities
33. Develop leadership skills
34. Master negotiation skills
35. Be guided by experts
36. Build lifelong friendships
37. Network with global founders
38. Access top university networks
15. Network with industry experts
16. Build confidence in public speaking
17. Get expert mentorship
18. Improve critical thinking skills
19. Showcase your business skills
20. Understand market dynamics
21. Learn from top leaders
39. Gain admission advantages
40. Engage with experienced entrepreneurs
41. Develop business strategies
42. Validate your business idea
43. Discover your true passion
44. Build your personal brand
45. Strengthen teamwork abilities
22. Enhance networking opportunities
23. Get hands-on entrepreneurship experience
24. Create a business plan
25. Receive funding opportunities
26. Learn effective communication
46. Achieve real-world success
47. Gain global recognition
48. Receive expert guidance
49. Stand out in admissions
50. Attend free lifetime workshops
51. Lifetime YFS community access
Hello ma'am! Manushri here (Founder of Cancercop) absolutely loved meeting you, and my experience at YFS was even better than I could have imagined. As a humanities student, I never thought I’d grow so much in a business competition! The rate of personal development I’ve experienced is something I didn’t expect, and I’m genuinely grateful for the opportunity. Thank you for organizing YFS. I’m excited to see how this shapes my future. I hope to meet you again soon and continue learning from these opportunities.

Manushri Chugh
Student
Thank you so much ma’am for giving us the best, most memorable experience I’ve ever had in my life. I am so grateful for this opportunity. Without YFS, I would still be the same guy I was before, with no direction or mindset towards business ideas. The summit has really opened my eyes, and I now feel more confident in pursuing my entrepreneurial dreams. TYSM, ma’am, for everything you’ve done, and I know we’ll miss you and YFS so much! This was truly a life-changing experience.

Shaurya Veer Singh
Student
This was one of the most wholesome and exciting experiences I’ve ever had. Over the course of three days, I was surrounded by amazing people and brilliant minds. I had so much fun while learning new things, and I truly believe I grew intellectually. You and your team did an incredible job executing this event. The energy, knowledge, and ideas shared were exhilarating! It was a thrilling experience from start to finish. Thank you for the wonderful memories and for the knowledge I gained, which I will carry with me.

Chevonne Bansal
Student
Thank you for giving me a platform to present my ideas and even work on them as a business. Though I didn’t get to fully execute my idea, the real-life entrepreneurial experience was incredible. I also loved the ice-breaker activities, especially the heart game—where you took everyone’s hearts, but we took yours too! It was so much fun and truly unforgettable. YFS was an amazing experience that helped me grow as an individual, and I’m really thankful for everything. I’m excited to use what I’ve learned in the future.

Saanvi Chaudhary
Student
Very good initiative. The knowledge students gain from this summit is lifelong and isn’t something they typically get from school academics. Programs like YFS provide invaluable experiences that help shape a student’s entrepreneurial spirit. I believe these types of programs should be organized more frequently, even twice a year, to ensure students continue to receive these unique opportunities. The practical exposure and hands-on learning offered here are truly remarkable and will benefit students far beyond their school years.

Dr. Manpreet Kaur
Parent
My daughter, Gur Reet Kaur, had a wonderful experience at your workshop. I was pleasantly surprised by how effortlessly she grasped the concepts of startups and entrepreneurship. The hands-on activities not only captured her interest but also significantly boosted her confidence. She’s now eager to apply the knowledge she gained in real-life scenarios, which is something I hadn’t anticipated. Thank you for creating such an engaging, fun, and educational environment. This experience has left a lasting impression on her, and I’m sure it will influence her future endeavors.

Bipanjeet Singh
Parent
The YFS experience has been absolutely wonderful for me. It went far beyond what I had expected. I don’t think I’ll ever have an experience quite as unique or valuable as YFS. I walked away feeling more confident than ever, and I wish I could participate again! The opportunities, mentorship, and connections I made were invaluable. Thank you for providing such a great platform for us, one that has truly inspired me to pursue my entrepreneurial dreams. I’m grateful for everything YFS has done for me.

Gouri Goyal
Student
I just wanted to thank you for giving us the best three days. It was absolutely amazing. While we didn’t win, all of my team members left feeling encouraged to continue working on our idea. The experience was incredibly enriching, and we learned so much from the process. The support and guidance we received were invaluable, and we’ve come out stronger as a team. Thank you for organizing such a wonderful event. I’m excited to take these lessons and apply them in future projects.

Kaashvi Gulati
Student
Hello Navya, you are truly an inspiration to all of us! Being the founder of two organizations at such a young age is incredible. Although I didn’t get to interact with you much, I watched you inspire everyone to push their limits. Though my team didn’t win, I’m leaving with invaluable mentorship, friendships, and motivation. Being an introvert, I never thought I’d have the confidence to present myself in front of so many people. Thank you for organizing this event, and I love YFS—it has changed me!

Anusha Dhuria
Student
I can’t thank you enough for this incredible experience. The determination, encouragement, and knowledge I’ve gained through YFS have been life-changing. I now feel more inspired than ever to set up my own startup, and I’m confident that the mentorship and guidance I’ve received from YFS will help me along the way. The connections I’ve made and the lessons I’ve learned here are invaluable. I’m excited to take the next step in my journey, and I couldn’t have done it without YFS!

Japleen Mumick
Student
Thank you so much for this incredible summit. People always say they’ve learned a lot in the last few years, but honestly, I learned more in these three days than I have in a long time. YFS opened up new perspectives and helped me grow in ways I never expected. I can’t wait to be a part of the next one and keep building on what I’ve learned. Thank you again for such an unforgettable experience and for all the guidance and support you’ve provided.

Shaurya Kapur
Student
Thank you so much for this incredible opportunity. YFS is a platform I know I’ll always look back on as the moment that lit the entrepreneurial spark within me. Even though my team didn’t win, we’re far from disappointed. In fact, we’re more motivated than ever to keep working on our idea. This experience taught me so much, and I’m ready to take what I’ve learned forward. Thank you for the encouragement and for creating such an inspiring event. I’m already excited for what’s next!

Ashveen
Student
Testimonials
YFS Awards
At the Young Founder Summit, we celebrate outstanding achievements with a range of awards recognizing students, schools, and unforgettable experiences. Whether you're a young entrepreneur, a participating school, or a driven team, these awards honor creativity, leadership, and the spirit of innovation that drives the future.