BITS Pilani Dubai Campus has successfully concluded its 11th Young Entrepreneurs’ Bootcamp (YEB 2025), marking a significant milestone in entrepreneurial education for secondary students. The five-day intensive program, designed for Grades 9-12 participants, transcended conventional learning by implementing a comprehensive framework-based methodology that guided young minds through the complete venture creation lifecycle.
The bootcamp’s academic rigor was evident from its inaugural address by Prof. Souri Banerjee, Director of BITS Pilani Dubai Campus, who emphasized that entrepreneurial education extends beyond business creation to developing resilience, structured reasoning, and solution-oriented thinking. The program featured notable industry voices including Laila El Atfani, who highlighted youth innovation’s role in building inclusive economies, and seasoned entrepreneurs Rizwan Adatia and Prateek Suri who shared practical insights on scaling enterprises through disciplined leadership.
Academic sessions led by faculty members from the UAE, United States, and India covered the entire entrepreneurial spectrum—from ideation and business model design to financial literacy, revenue strategies, and investor pitching. The curriculum incorporated cutting-edge technical workshops on 3D printing, space technology applications, and sustainable materials, creating crucial connections between engineering innovation and commercial ventures.
The program emphasized applied learning through startup founder interactions and an industry visit that provided operational exposure to manufacturing processes and innovation workflows. This practical approach culminated in a competitive pitching event where student teams presented original business concepts addressing global challenges in sustainability, renewable energy, food safety, worker welfare, and inclusive commerce.
Team TAERS claimed top honors with their innovative concept for harvesting renewable energy from high-speed trains, while Team FreshGuard secured second position with a smart food shelf-life monitoring solution. Team SwapSole earned third place with their modular footwear innovation. The valedictory ceremony featured Mahesh Advani, CEO of MyGovindas UAE, and Hitesh Bhayani, who encouraged students to pursue purpose-driven ventures focused on long-term value creation.
According to Prof. Trupti Gokhale, the bootcamp successfully translated ideas into actionable plans, equipping participants with unprecedented confidence, clarity, and leadership capabilities. The institution reaffirmed its commitment to developing future-ready innovators through academic excellence, ethical grounding, and strong industry alignment.