From first idea to investor pitch, in three days. Grade 12 / Year 13 students from GEMS schools build, model, and pitch a real startup, presented to a panel of investors and entrepreneurs.
Three days.
From idea
to investor
pitch.
3
Days
1:1
Mentors
Investor
Panel
The Programme
Grade 12 / Year 13 students from across GEMS schools come together at a single venue to experience the full journey of building a startup. Working in teams, each group is assigned a dedicated industry mentor who guides them through identifying a problem, designing a solution, and pitching it to a panel of investors and entrepreneurs.
Students can register individually or as a pre-formed group. Over the course of the programme, participants move from ideation to a polished business plan with financial projections, all within an intensive, mentor-led environment designed to replicate the rigour of a real startup environment.
The Journey
Ideation & Problem Solving
Business Planning & Financial Modelling
Pitch & Investment Panel
The Outcomes
A fully structured business plan with problem statement, solution, market analysis, and go-to-market strategy.
Experience building P&L statements, breakeven analysis, and investor-ready financial projections.
Confidence presenting under pressure, storytelling with data, and handling tough questions from an investor panel.
A real understanding of how investors evaluate a business — what they look for, what they avoid, and why.
Get in Touch
Schools, parents, and students are welcome to reach out to reserve a place or learn more about the programme.
Reserve a PlaceProgramme Lead
Ahsan Arshad
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