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YEB BITS

EXPERIENCE HOW IT FEELS TO START-UP WHILE YOU ARE STILL IN SCHOOL.

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS’ BOOTCAMP

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BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus

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19th – 24th January, 2025

Applications for YEB Edition 9 are open. Apply now via one of the following options

About YEB

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)

Swiggy (Decacorn)

Postman (2014)

Postman (2014)

Eruditus (2021)

Eruditus (2021)

Zeta (2021)

Zeta (2021)

Groww (2016)

Groww (2016)

BigBasket (2011)

BigBasket (2011)

FalconX (2018)

FalconX (2018)

MPL (2018)

MPL (2018)

OfBusiness (2015)

OfBusiness (2015)

Oxyzo (2016)

Oxyzo (2016)

AlphaSense, Inc (2011)

AlphaSense, Inc (2011)

Netskope (2012)

Netskope (2012)

Molbio

Molbio

MASER

MASER

Akamai

Akamai

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 entrepreneurship through 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 9
  • Knowledge
    Foundation 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
  • Hands-on Experience/Demonstration
    Learning 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
  • 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
  • Interaction with BITS Students’ Team making Social Impact
    1. Students Union 2. National Service Scheme (NSS) 3. Nirmaan 4. Pilani Atma Nirbhar Resource Centre (PARC)
  • Visits
    1. Engineering Workshop 2. Central Library 3. Birla Science Centre 4. Pilani Gallery 5. Aditya Birla Memorial 6. Animal House
  • 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
  • Network
    1. 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
  • Certificates & Awards
    1. Participation certificate to every student 2. Awards to the winners of Innovation Pitching Competition
  • Transport, Accommodation & Meals
    1. Transport via Bus from Delhi/Jaipur to Pilani (both ways) 2. Accommodation at BITS Campus 3. All meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner)
What you’ll get in YEB Edition 9
Speakers
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Past Speakers

(Speaker List for 2025 will be updated soon)

Who can participate
Who can participate in
YEB-Pilani 2025

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 the link will also be sent to the registered email. The application will be considered for evaluation only after the receipt of the application fee. The fee is nonrefundable, all bank charges are to be borne by the applicant.

Program Fee: Rs 20,000
The Program Fee is to be paid ONLY by the students selected for the BootCamp in Pilani Campus. Pickup/drop from Delhi/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 19-24, 2025.


On-campus facilities:

  • Emergency and First Aid Services on campus

  • Supermarket

  • Playground

  • Student Activity Center including Gym facilities

Selection Process
Selection Process

Round 1

The applications will be screened based on the details submitted in the application form. Selected candidates will be invited for Round 2.

Important Dates
Important Dates

December

08

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Application

Deadline

November

28

onwards

Shortlisted Candidates for GD

December

08

onwards

Group

Discussion

starts

December

15

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Announcement

of Selected

Candidates

January

19

-

Program starts at

Pilani Campus

January

24

-

Program ends at

Pilani Campus

Leadership Team
Program Heads
LEADERSHIP TEAM
for YEB at BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
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Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao

Vice Chancellor

BITS Pilani

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Prof. Sudhirkumar Barai

Director

BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus

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COORDINATOR & ADVISOR
for YEB across all campuses
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Dr. Manish Dave

YEB Program Advisor

BITS Pilani

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Prof. Pratik Sheth

YEB University wide Coordinator

BITS Pilani

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PROGRAM HEADS
for YEB at BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
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Prof. Ashutosh Bhatia

Associate Professor

BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus

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Prof. Meetha V Shenoy

Assistant Professor

BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus

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CORE TEAM
for YEB at BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
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Prof. Manoj Soni

Professor

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Prof. Nirankush Dutta

Assistant Professor

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Prof. Satyendra S.

Associate Professor

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Prof. Byomkesh D.

Assistant Professor

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Prof. Kamlesh Tiwari

Associate Professor

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Prof. Gautam Singhvi

Associate Professor

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Prof. Radha R. Mishra

Assistant Professor

Core Team
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How to
Contact YEB Team

Best way to reach out to the team is to email at yeb@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in; and you will get a response within one working day.

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