Experience how it feels to
Start-Up
while you are still
in school.
YEB Edition 4 will be conducted at BITS Pilani Dubai Campus
From December 18-22, 2023
Application deadline: November 30, 2023
- Application Fee is AED 50 -
Click here for bank transfer details
Get a glimpse of the entrepreneurial ecosystem at BITS Pilani, whose alumni have founded leading companies across the globe
BITSians' Founded
Unicorn Startups
 Swiggy (Decacorn)$10.7 billion |  Postman (2014)$5.6 billion |  Eruditus (2021)$3.2 billion |
|---|---|---|
 Zeta (2021)$1.5 billion |  Groww (2016)$4.0 billion |  BigBasket (2011)$1.8 billion |
 FalconX (2018)$3.75 billion |  MPL (2018)$2.3 billion |  OfBusiness (2015)$5 billion |
 Oxyzo (2016)$1 billion |  AlphaSense, Inc (2011)$1.7 Billion |  Netskope (2012)$7.5 billion |
About YEB
at BITS Pilani Dubai Campus
Young Entrepreneurs’ BootCamp (YEB) at BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus is a week-long residential program for school students (Grade 9 to 12 or equivalent) designed to give a glimpse of technology driven innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem at BITS Pilani. YEB consists of sessions by eminent professors, industrialists, distinguished alumni and hands-on activities that give students exposure to high tech labs, multinational corporations, global investment trends and innovative startups. Come onboard to open the doors to the entrepreneurial world!
Speakers
Speaker
Dr. Arshi Ayub Mohamed Zaveri
CEO at Trust with Trade Group,
Senior Advisor Royal Family Offices
Speaker
Mr. Prabhakar Reddy
Co-Founder, FalconX
Speaker
Dr.Padmanabhan Seshaiyer
Professor at Mathematical Sciences and Director, George Mason University
Speaker
Mr. Bob Phillips
Founder - Skills Cafe / LAMAD Academy
Speaker
Mr. Rajesh Jagasia
Founder, Right Justice Advocates and Associates, in Mumbai
Founder, Kamraj consultancy in Dubai
Speaker
H.E. Laila Rahhal El Atfani
Goodwill Ambassador - The Royal House of Queen Sheba Crown Senator - Pres. & Founder, Business Gate & Women Business Circle
Speaker
Mr. Saleh Alobeidli
International Consultant Law Office LLC
Speaker
Anishkaa Gehani
CMO and Managing Partner, iACCEL GULF BUSINESS INCUBATOR LLC
Founder and CEO, Yardstick Marketing
Speaker
Mr. Rizwan Adatia
Chairman of Cogef Group
Chairman of RAF Global
Speaker
Mr. Siby Sudhakaran
Founder at Startup Middle East & Secretary General at IBPC Dubai
Speaker
Mr. Jai Karan Walia
Founder, Clever Corp Business Advisors
Founder, SpaceBox
LEADERSHIP TEAM
for YEB at BITS Pilani Dubai Campus
Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao
Vice Chancellor
BITS Pilani
Prof. Srinivasan Madapusi
Director
BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus
PROGRAM HEADS
for YEB at BITS Pilani Dubai Campus
Dr. Pratik Sheth
Professor
BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
Dr. Faisal Zargar
Assistant Professor
BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus
Dr. Trupti Gokhale
Professor
BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus
Dr. Ramachandran S.
Professor
BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus
Dr. Gulshan Kumar
Assistant Professor
BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus
Dr. Vilas H Gaidhane
Associate Professor
BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus
CORE TEAM
for YEB at BITS Pilani Dubai Campus
Ms. Nahid Afshan
Mr. Basheer Ahamed Kaderbasha
Dr. Gomathi Bhavani
Dr. B. G. Prakash Kumar
Dr. A. Somasundaram
Mr. Saravana Kumar
Ms.Himmat Kaur
Ms. Anuradha Srinivasan
Dr. Geetha
Dr. K.K. Singh
Dr. M. Rafiuddin
Ms. Shivali Gaikwad
Dr. Vincent Kumar
Workshop Coordinators
Workshop- 3D printing
Dr. Harpreet Singh Bedi
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering,
BITS Pilani Dubai Campus
IoT
Dr. Nilesh Goel
Associate Professor, Dept.of Electrical and Electronics Engineering,
BITS Pilani Dubai Campus
Time Value of Money
Dr. Faisal Zargar
Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities,
BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus
IoT
Dr. Jagdish Nayak
Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering,
BITS Pilani Dubai Campus
App development
Dr. Siddhaling Urolagin
Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science Engineering,
BITS Pilani Dubai Campus
What will you get in
YEB Edition 4
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KnowledgeFoundation of Science and basics of Engineering in developing a technology Entrepreneurship and its role in Indian Economy Skills required to be an Entrepreneur Success stories of BITSian Entrepreneurs Foundations of Computers and Programming Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) and their Impacts on Society Internet of things (IoT) and its applications Design Thinking Tools Innovations in Biotechnology Financial Concepts and Demonstration of Bloomberg Terminal Team ideation for defining and solving problems from the customer perspective Business Plan Preparation
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Hands-on Experience/DemonstrationLearning Factory 3D printer CNC – (Computerized Numerical Control) Machine AI/ML-based software/ Applications by CS/IS faculty members Solar PV/Thermal Equipment Prototype Development of an IoT-based weather monitoring system using NodeMCU High Performance Computing (HPC) Facilities
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Interaction with BITS Students’ Technical Team (STT)1. 100% Ethanol based Car 2. Inspired Karters – Human Exploration Rover 3. CRISS – All-terrain Autonomous Mars Rover 4. Team Anant – Design, Build & Launch of Nano Satellite
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Interaction with BITS Students’ Team making Social Impact1. Students Union 2. National Service Scheme (NSS) 3. Nirmaan 4. Pilani Atma Nirbhar Resource Centre (PARC)
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Visits1. Engineering Workshop 2. Central Library 3. Birla Science Centre 4. Pilani Gallery 5. Aditya Birla Memorial 6. Animal House
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Fun/Sports/Entertainment activity - Daily Evening (1 to 1½ hrs)1. Campus Tour (Sarasvati Temple, Sports Facilities, etc.) 2. Playground activities: Matches of Basketball, Volleyball & Football 3. Fun Quiz 4. Night Sky Session: STT – Astro Club 5. Musical Programme 6. Session on Yoga / Aerobic / Dance
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Network1. Interacting with the best young minds of India 2. Mentoring by Founders of startups incubated at BITS Pilani 3. Internship (½ day) at Startups incubated at Pilani
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Certificates & Awards1. Participation certificate to every student 2. Awards to the winners of Innovation Pitching Competition
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Transport, Accommodation & Meals1. Transport via Bus from Delhi/Jaipur to Pilani (both ways) 2. Accommodation at BITS Campus 3. All meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner)
Who can participate in
YEB-DXB 2023
YEB is designed for school students who are excited about innovations and entrepreneurship.
Eligibility: Students from Grade 9 to 12 (or equivalent).
Application fee*: AED 50/ USD 14 (Application will be considered complete only after receipt of the application fee)
Program Fee*: AED 1500 / USD 410 per student
(Only for students selected for the YEB program)
* Non-refundable
Bank Charges: All bank charges will be borne by the participants.
Bank Details
Account Title: BITS PILANI FZ LLC
Bank: HSBC
Account No: 026-307181-001
IBAN No: AE4502 000 000 2630 7181 001
Swift Code: BBMEAEAD
Branch: Main Branch, Dubai, UAE.
Participation fee includes :
Airport transfers
On-campus Accommodation
Meals
WIFI access
Access to all Program sessions
Access to Gym on campus
Access to recreational facilities on campus
Transport to Industries and Incubators
Dubai City tour
Laundry facility
On campus facilities:
24/7 Paramedical Facility
Minimart
Cafe
Sports Facilities
The fee excludes:
UAE Visa
Airfare and Travel Insurance
Selection Process
The applications will be screened based on
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Problem identification and the suggested sustainable solutions
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Statement of Purpose (SoP)
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Extra/Co-curricular Achievements
Plagiarism check will be performed
BOOTCAMP Outcomes/Take-aways:
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Insights on Entrepreneurship
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Ability to identify problems and solve them using sustainable methodologies
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Networking with mentors and investors
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Team building ability
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Program completion certificate
Important Dates
Acceptance Commencement: November 01, 2023
Application Deadline: November 30, 2023
YEB at BITS Pilani Dubai Campus: December 18 - 22, 2023
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Arrival on campus: December 17, 2023
Departure from campus: December 23, 2023
