Infinity Juniors
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp
A 5-day hands-on entrepreneurship immersion designed by Educational Outreach, IIT Bombay.
Important Dates
Program Dates: 1 – 5 July 2026
Registration Deadline: 24 June 2026
Program Fees
Tuition Fees: ₹60,000 + GST
Venue
Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship, IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai.
Program Criteria
Grade 8 to 12
Why Learning Entrepreneurship Early is Important Today?
Many students spend most of their school years focusing on examinations and structured academic outcomes. Alongside academic learning, students can also benefit from experiences that encourage observation, creativity, communication, teamwork, and practical problem-solving.
The Infinity Juniors Entrepreneurship Bootcamp introduces students to these skills through hands-on activities, collaborative projects, real-world observation, and idea-building exercises.
The programme encourages students to:
- Observe situations more carefully
- Ask thoughtful questions
- Work collaboratively in teams
- Develop practical solutions to real-world problems
- Communicate ideas with clarity and confidence
- Learn through experimentation and feedback
No prior knowledge of business, coding, or entrepreneurship is required.
Entrepreneurship as Structured Thinking
Learners are guided to approach problems step by step, starting from observation and problem definition to exploring solutions and building simple prototypes, while considering feasibility and real-world constraints.
Learning within an IIT Environment
Participants engage with structured, inquiry-led learning practices in an IIT Bombay setting through guided workshops and hands-on activities that encourage exploration and clarity of thought.
Early Exposure to Applied Problem Solving
The programme helps build comfort with new situations, teamwork, and clear communication through observation-based tasks, group activities, and iterative feedback-based learning.
The 5-Day Breakdown
Day 1: Seeing the World Differently
Skillset: Observation
Students learn how to observe everyday environments systematically and identify opportunities for improvement in products, services, and experiences around them. Through guided observation exercises and field-based activities, students document patterns, behaviours, and inefficiencies, and compile structured observation notes for further analysis.
Day 2: Understanding Real Problems
Skillset: Problem Identification
Students learn how to define problems clearly, identify key stakeholders, and distinguish between visible issues and underlying causes. Through workshops and group activities, students develop problem statements, assess the relative significance of different challenges, and prioritise issues based on context and feasibility.
Day 3: Thinking in Solutions
Skillset: Solution Building
Students explore multiple approaches to solution-building, including products, services, community initiatives, and process improvements. Through brainstorming sessions and design-thinking workshops, students generate solution concepts, evaluate them against criteria such as feasibility, cost, and usability, and refine one direction for development.
Day 4: Building and Testing
Skillset: Prototyping
Students create low-cost prototypes such as sketches, mock interfaces, physical models, roleplays, and demonstrations to test and communicate their ideas. Through build-and-feedback exercises, students complete at least one cycle of prototyping, testing, and iteration based on peer and facilitator feedback.
The DSSE Proof of Concept Lab at IIT Bombay provides the physical infrastructure for selected prototyping activities.
Day 5: Communicating Ideas
Skillset: Storytelling
Students learn how to structure and present ideas clearly by explaining the problem, the reasoning behind their solution, and its intended value. The programme concludes with a final showcase in which teams deliver short presentations and respond to questions from peers and facilitators.
Program Details
Dates: 1 – 5 July 2026
Registration Deadline: 24 June 2026
Program Type: Non-residential
- Program Fee: ₹60,000 + GST
Inclusions:
- Access to IIT Bombay and DSSE facilities
- All learning materials
- Hands-on POC Lab experience
- Mentorship from IIT Bombay Faculty
- Certificate from the Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship, IIT Bombay
Exclusions:
- Travel to and from IIT Bombay
- Personal expenses if any
- ₹10,000 to be paid to HOAG at the time of registration
- Balance program fee payment to be done within 7 calendar days after registration
- Program fee is non refundable
Inclusions:
- Access to IIT Bombay and DSSE facilities
- All learning materials
- Hands-on POC Lab experience
- Mentorship from IIT Bombay Faculty
- Certificate from the Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship, IIT Bombay
Exclusions:
- Travel to and from IIT Bombay
- Personal expenses if any
Eligibility: Grade 8 to 12
Contact No: 1800 833 8271
Visit: https://www.cep.iitb.ac.in/IITB_SchoolOutreach/
Email ID: schooloutreach@eo.iitb.ac.in
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Meet the Faculty
Prof. Sankalp Pratap, IIT Bombay
Program Faculty
Prof. Sankalp Pratap is a faculty member at the Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship, IIT Bombay. He holds a PhD and MBA from IIM Calcutta and a B.Tech from Marine Engineering & Research Institute, Kolkata, punctuated with over a decade of corporate world experience across operations, marketing, strategy, management consulting and talent management.
Prof. Ramesh Kuruva, IIT Bombay
PROGRAM Faculty
Prof. Ramesh Kuruva is Assistant Professor at the Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship, IIT Bombay, where he teaches and researches Entrepreneurial Finance, Startup Ecosystems, and Venture Funding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the programme residential or non-residential?
Infinity Juniors is a non-residential programme. Students are required to travel to and from the campus each day of the programme.
What should participants bring to the programme each day?
Students are encouraged to carry a notebook, stationery, a water bottle, and any programme-related materials communicated before the start of the bootcamp. Comfortable clothing and footwear are recommended due to the activity-based nature of the programme.
Does my child need prior experience in entrepreneurship or business?
No prior experience is required. The programme is designed as an introductory entrepreneurship immersion for school students.
Is the programme academic or activity-based?
The programme combines structured learning with hands-on activities and practical exercises focused on observation, problem-solving, and communication.
Is this programme useful for students who are not specifically interested in entrepreneurship?
Yes. The programme focuses on transferable skills such as analytical thinking, communication, teamwork, and structured problem-solving that are relevant across disciplines.
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