Invitation to Participate: An Inspired Shark Tank Event

Students’ Think Tank 2026

A structured school programme where students learn how ideas are created, tested, and pitched in the real world, and compete for a prize pool of ₹2,25,000 and up to 100% university scholarships.

Students celebrating at Students’ Think Tank
₹2.25L
Total Prize Pool
Class 11th & 12th
Designed For Students
100%
Up To Scholarship
₹0
Cost To Your School
Watch

See Students’ Think Tank in action

A look at the energy, pitches, and mentorship from our school sessions and grand finale.

Judged by Shark Tank India funded contestantsHighlights from the competition floor
Inside a Students’ Think Tank sessionWorkshop, mentorship & the pitch experience
The Programme

What is Students’ Think Tank?

Students’ Think Tank is an inspired Shark Tank event: a structured school engagement programme where students learn how ideas are created, tested, and presented in the real world through a startup-themed competition.

It focuses on confidence-building, innovation, communication, and practical thinking, while helping students raise initial funding through prize money. Our mentors visit the school, run the workshop, and guide students end to end.

Confidence Building Innovation Communication Practical Thinking
Student pitching an idea
Learning Beyond Classroom

What students take away

How to generate business ideas

Understanding startup challenges

Basics of pitching and validation

Practical entrepreneurial frameworks

Why This Matters For Your School

A signal of forward-thinking education

01

Innovation Identity

Positions your school as a promoter of innovation & entrepreneurship.

02

Early Career Exposure

Gives students early, hands-on exposure to real-world career thinking.

03

Student Growth

Enhances student confidence, creativity, and leadership skills.

How The Programme Works

Two rounds, one journey

Round I workshop
01ROUND I: AT YOUR SCHOOL
  • Our team visits the school and conducts a structured entrepreneurship presentation and workshop, introducing students to startup thinking, innovation, and idea creation.
  • Every student receives the Students’ Think Tank booklet and writes down their startup idea, individually or in teams.
  • The school reviews every team’s idea internally. Teachers suggest corrections and guide students on how to strengthen their concept, with no external jury at this stage.
  • Once the ideas are refined, the school nominates its teams for the Grand Finale. Schools are encouraged to send every team that is ready to participate.

How the school round works

Step 1Workshop conducted and booklet shared with students
Step 2Students write and develop their startup ideas
Step 3School evaluates each idea and guides improvements
Step 4School sends teams that are ready for the Grand Finale
02ROUND II: GRAND FINALE
  • Teams nominated by participating schools compete in the final round.
  • Students gain real-world pitch presentation experience.
  • Interaction with mentors, judges, and faculty representatives.
  • Opportunity to win final awards and recognition.
Grand finale winners
Participation

No cost. Real scholarships.

What it costs your school

There is no financial involvement required from the school. Winners will be offered up to 100% scholarship by our partnered universities.

We request your support in

  • ✓ Allowing a student session at your campus
  • ✓ Encouraging student participation
Round II: For Students

Apply for the Grand Finale

Register individually or as a team of up to four students and pitch your startup in front of mentors and judges.

📅 Saturday, 28 November 2026📍 Partner University, Delhi NCR
First Prize
₹1,00,000
Second Prize
₹75,000
Third Prize
₹50,000
Students’ Think Tank

Grand Finale Registration

Register individually or as a team of up to four students to pitch your startup.

Registrations for the Students’ Think Tank Grand Finale are now open. Pitch your startup individually or in a team of up to four students before our esteemed mentors and judges.

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For any query, write to us at connect@mentorous.com or contact our Chief Mentor, Mr. Vikas Bajaj, at +91 95308 03080.

Bring It To Your School

Request a Students’ Think Tank Workshop

Submit the details below and our team will reach out to schedule a session at your campus, with mentors, workshop, and competition included.

  • We come to youOur mentors run the entire Round I workshop on-campus.
  • ₹2,25,000 prize poolPlus up to 100% university scholarships for winners.
  • Zero cost to the schoolNo financial involvement required from your institution.

Workshop Request

Typically scheduled within 2–3 weeks of confirmation.