Ideation Workshop
Two to three hours. One big idea. The fastest way to turn a curious student into a budding founder.
Designed as a gateway programme, the Ideation Workshop gives students their first exposure to first-principles thinking, problem discovery, and pitching — in a single high-energy session. Most students discover they can build something of their own.
Programme Outcomes
First-Principles Thinking
Students learn to break problems apart and rebuild them from the ground up — the core habit of every founder.
Problem Spotting
How to find problems worth solving in everyday life, rather than starting from an idea.
Rapid Concept Pitch
Every student pitches a 60-second concept — their first taste of articulating an idea under time pressure.
Curiosity Unlocked
The workshop is most students' first exposure to 'I could build this.' The lightbulb moment matters.
Clear Next Steps
Students leave with a personal roadmap into deeper YFS programmes and self-directed learning.
Session Flow
Impact & Success
For most students, Ideation is the first step. Over 60% of workshop participants go on to apply for a full YFS Bootcamp or Internship within the same academic year.
Voices from the Programme
"I thought entrepreneurs were born that way. The workshop made me realise it's a set of skills you can actually learn."
"Two hours. One pitch. Best school day I've had in a long time."
"Walked in shy. Walked out pitching in front of fifty people. Something clicked."
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