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Experience how it feels to
Start-Up
while you are still
in school.
YEB Edition 5 will be conducted at BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus from 14th Jan to 19th Jan 2024
Innovation Partner
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 |
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 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
Young Entrepreneurs’ BootCamp (YEB) at BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus is a 6-day 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 will enlighten and actively engage the participants about various aspects of entrepreneurshipthrough talks, workshops (AR/VR, IoT )and visits to state of the art facilities at BITS Pilani, Pilani campus. The talks will be delivered by eminent professors, entrepreneur’s, scientists, innovators and our distinguished alumni. The students will also get an opportunity to showcase their innovation and entrepreneurial capabilities via “BITS Pilani YEB Innovation Pitching Challenge”. Last but not the least, the program includes a lot of fun and cultural activities for students. Come onboard to open the doors to the entrepreneurial world!
What will you get in
YEB Edition 5
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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)
Chief Guest
Dr. Samir V Kamat
Secretary DDR&D and Chairman Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Distinguished Speaker
Ms. Ananya Birla
Businessperson and Artist
Invited Speakers*
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Rahul Seth
Investor and Director
Antler
Rakesh Verma
Founder
MapmyIndia
Vaibhav Kaushik
Co-Founder & CEO
Nawgati
Lohit Sahu
Founder & CEO
Edzok
Anuj Sharma
Founder
ALSiSAR IMPACT
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Ashish Dokania
Founder
GreenTiger Mobility
Anshuman Awasthi
Vice-President
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India
Pratul Shroff
Founder and CEO
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Who can participate in
YEB-Pilani 2024
YEB is designed for school students who are excited about innovations and entrepreneurship.
Eligibility: Students from Grade 9 to 12 (or equivalent).
Application fee*: Rs 500/- (Upon submission of the application, you will be directed to the payment link and also the link will be sent to the registered email. The Application will be considered for evaluation and complete only after receipt of the application fee.)
Program Fee**: Rs 20000/- per student
(Only for students selected for the YEB program)
* Non-refundable, Bank Charges: All bank charges will be borne by the participants.
**Pickup/drop fromDelhi/Jaipur to BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus and vice-versa would be provided on request with an additional cost.
Participation fee includes :
Registration kit
Access to YEB knowledge sessions
Access to library and various labs
On-Campus Accommodation and meals from Jan 13-20, 2024.
On campus facilities:
Emergency and First Aid Services on campus
Supermarket
Playground
Student Activity Center including Gym facilities
Selection Process
Round 1
The applications will be screened based on the resume submitted by the candidate. Selected candidates will be invited for Round 2.
Round 2
Shortlisted students from Round 1 will be invited for a group discussion (conducted in online mode).
Important Dates
Application Deadline | Dec 3, 2023 |
Announcement of Shortlisted Candidates after first round | Nov 29, 2023 onwards |
Round 2: Group Discussions | Dec 2, 2023 onwards |
Announcement of Selected Candidates | Dec 15-20, 2023 |
Last date for registration for YEB | |
Candidates Arrive at Pilani | Jan 13, 2024 |
YEB at Pilani Campus | Jan 14-19, 2024 |
Departure from Pilani Campus | Jan 20, 2024 |
Watch the launch video of
YEB Edition 5
LEADERSHIP TEAM
for YEB at BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao
Vice Chancellor
BITS Pilani
Prof. Sudhirkumar Barai
Director
BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
COORDINATOR & ADVISOR
for YEB across all campuses
Dr. Manish Dave
YEB Program Advisor
BITS Pilani
Prof. Pratik Sheth
YEB University wide Coordinator
BITS Pilani
PROGRAM HEADS
for YEB at BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
Prof. Ashutosh Bhatia
Associate Professor
BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
Dr. Meetha V Shenoy
Assistant Professor
BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
CORE TEAM
for YEB at BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
Prof. Manoj Soni
Professor
BITS Pilani
Prof. Kamlesh Tiwari
Associate Professor
BITS Pilani
Prof. Pratik Narang
Associate Professor
BITS Pilani
Prof. Satyendra Sharma
Associate Professor
BITS Pilani
Prof. Vinay Chamola
Associate Professor
BITS Pilani
