An Entrepreneurship Accelerator for 14 to 18 Year Olds
Your child doesn't need
to wait until college to
Your child doesn't need to wait until
Your child doesn't
need to wait until
college to build
StarterSky is where ambitious students go from idea to launched startup in 5 days then keep executing with real startup founders and mentors from IIT, IIM, Harvard, and more.
We support them in applying to global competitions and an option of an internship at a startup.
Curriculum guided by Academic Mentors at Harvard Business School & IIT Bombay.
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IIT, IIM & Harvard Mentors
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Real product launches
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Global competitions
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Startup internships
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No experience needed
MENTORS & CURRICULUM FROM
Harvard Business School
IIT Bombay
IIM
NYU
Babson
London School of Economics
Boston University
— The Problem
Every application
looks the same.
Admissions officers at top universities see thousands of these every year:
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MUN
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Hackathon
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Olympiad
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Volunteer Trip
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Certificate
What actually makes a student unforgettable? Proof that they can build something from nothing. A launched product. Real users. A story of initiative no one else has.
That’s why we built one of India’s only real entrepreneurship programs for teenagers, not just any program, but a place where students actually launch.
— The Program
From idea to launched startup.
In high school.
From idea to launched startup. In high school.
StarterSky Lab is a 3 to 4 month entrepreneurship accelerator for students aged 14 to 18. It’s not another certificate course. If your teen has been wondering how to start a startup company in India, or you have been wondering whether starting a business at 16 is even possible, this is the place. StarterSky Lab has been designed so students can start their own project or startup, get mentored by real founders, compete in global competitions, and intern at actual startups.
⚡ Build
Launch Your First Product
Validate your idea with real customers, launch using no-code tools, and pitch on Demo Day. You walk out with a live product and real user feedback.
⏱ 5 Days · Mumbai or Online
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📈 Grow
Get Traction with 1:1 Mentorship
Mentors from IIM, IIT, NYU, Stanford and more. Apply to global competitions like Diamond Challenge, WSI, and NFTE. Refine your business model and keep executing.
⏱ Months 1–3 · Online
02
🚀 Accelerate
Intern at a Real Startup
Experience how startups actually work from the inside. A 4-week internship at an early-stage startup for students who want deeper exposure.
⏱ Months 3–4 · Remote
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What you leave with: A launched startup, a mentor network, competition applications, a startup internship, and a founder story that no other applicant has.
— Who It’s For
Built for students who want to stand out.
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The Builder
You have ideas but no idea how to start. You’ve always wanted to start something of your own. StarterSky is your launchpad.
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The Ambitious One
You want your college application to be undeniable — a launched product, a mentor recommendation, and a founder story that’s yours alone.
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The Curious One
You’re not sure if entrepreneurship is for you, but want to find out. StarterSky gives you the space to explore. No prior experience needed.
— How It Works
Here's exactly how it works.
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Book a Free Consultation
Talk to our team. We’ll understand your child’s interests, answer every question, and help you decide if StarterSky is the right fit. No pressure, no commitment.
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Join a Cohort — 5-Day Intensive
Your child joins a small group of ambitious peers. Over 20 intensive hours across 5 days, they go from idea to a launched product — guided by real founders, not lecturers. If dates don’t work, reach out to us for an individual, customised program.
In-person Mumbai or Online
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Keep Building with a Mentor
Each student is matched with a startup founder from IIT, IIM, Harvard, NYU, or Babson for 1:1 sessions. They refine their startup, prepare for global competitions, and continue executing.
6 Sessions · Online
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Intern at a Startup (Optional)
For students who want deeper exposure, we facilitate a 4-week internship at a startup.
4 Weeks · Remote
— Student Stories
Real students. Real results.
“Before StarterSky, I had an idea based on theory. After the program, I have an idea validated through real market research and real customer conversations. It’s like a mini MBA that gives you the practical toolkit.”
Siddhant Gujar, 17
IIT Madras
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“We came in without even a definite idea and actually ended up launching it. I developed new skills throughout the program and it was completely different from anything I’ve done before.”
Raghav Jatia, 15
Bombay International School
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“It helped me achieve what I thought was impossible — starting a business. Their exercises and facilitators made it much easier than I expected.”
Sumer Kothari, 15
Bombay International School
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“Very interactive and great exposure. Helpful for upcoming entrepreneurs to understand the startup space.”
Saahir Mohindru, 15
Pathways School
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— The Mentors
Guided by people who've actually built things.
Every mentor is a real founder or industry professional — matched to each student’s venture and goals.
Apurb Sinha
Founder, Stratovate
Harvard Business School
Baljeet Gujral
Academic Mentor & Investor
Harvard Business School
Varsha Lalwani
Coach · Ex-Grammarly, Trivago
IIT Kanpur
Prakhar Porwal
Startup Mentor · Google for Startups
IIT E-Cell
Aditi Chandarana
Finix · Stripe · J.P. Morgan
NYU
Vaishali Shah
Brand Strategist
London School of Economics
Namrata Malu
Co-founder, Second Brick · Board Member × 10
Founder
Amar Haksar
Founder, Matterz Sports
Boston University
Plus additional mentors across tech, design, business, and domain expertise — matched to each student’s venture.
— College Applications
How StarterSky strengthens college applications.
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Book a Free Consultation
Essays that stand out from the MUN and hackathon stories that thousands of other students write.
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Tangible proof
Admissions committees can click a link and see what your child built. Not just claims — live products with real users.
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Verified recommendations
Mentor letters from startup founders and professionals at Harvard, IIT, IIM, NYU, and other top institutions.
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Authentic interview answers
When asked “Tell me about a challenge you overcame,” your child has a real story from launching a product — not a memorised talking point.
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Clear differentiation
Your child goes from “another applicant with certificates” to “the one who actually built a startup in high school.”
— FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
StarterSky is India's entrepreneurship accelerator for students aged 14–18. Students go from idea to a launched product in 5 days, then receive ongoing 1:1 mentorship from real founders at reputed institutions.
Any student aged 14–18 who is curious about entrepreneurship, wants to build something real, or wants to stand out for college applications. No prior business or coding experience is needed.
No. We use no-code tools like Loveable, Canva, Make, and Wix. The focus is on problem-solving, customer validation, and launching — not coding.
That's completely fine. The first two days are dedicated to problem discovery and idea validation. Many students arrive without an idea and leave with a launched product.
Phase 1 (the 5-day intensive) runs in-person in Mumbai or online. Phases 2 and 3 are fully remote, so students from any city can participate.
LaunchX is a respected US-based program (costs $4,000+). StarterSky delivers a comparable experience — real product launches, founder mentorship, competition prep — but designed for Indian students, priced accessibly, and with post-program execution support. Our students don't stop at demo day.
Summer 2026 cohorts run in May, June, and July in Mumbai. Small classrooms of 12 students. Book a free consultation to reserve your spot.
Yes. Students can collaborate on the same project, but each student must enrol separately.
— Summer 2026
The students building things today are the founders of tomorrow.
Limited to 12 students per cohort. Applications close when seats fill.
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