TiE Delhi-NCR to Host First-Ever Student Entrepreneurship Summit 2025

Can a teenager build a business before turning 18? Can school and college students become changemakers, innovators, and entrepreneurs? If you’re asking these questions, TiE Delhi-NCR has an answer for you — and it’s unfolding on June 20, 2025, at Amity University, Noida.

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, TiE Delhi-NCR, one of India’s most active enablers of entrepreneurship, is gearing up to host the inaugural edition of the Student Entrepreneurship Summit 2025. Designed as an immersive, hands-on platform for student innovators, this summit is all set to bring together over 400 students from 50+ leading schools and colleges across India, creating a vibrant space where young minds, fresh ideas, and real-world opportunities will collide.

Student Entrepreneurship Summit 2025

The Student Entrepreneurship Summit will be more than just a conference. It’s been crafted as a launchpad for young entrepreneurs — a day where learning happens not through textbooks but through masterclasses, conversations with founders, real-time startup showcases, and the invaluable experience of pitching ideas to actual investors.

On the agenda are:

• Keynote speeches from prominent entrepreneurs and leaders

• Fireside chats and candid conversations on mindset and resilience

• Panel discussions covering branding, leadership, inclusion, and innovation

• Startup showcases led by student founders

• Interactive masterclasses on storytelling, public speaking, and business pitching

“With student entrepreneurship gaining momentum nationally, this summit is not just an event — it’s a movement. We want to encourage young minds to dream, build, and take risks. Through the summit and our TYE program, we aim to empower students with global exposure, mentorship, and practical skills,” says Upasana Sharma, Executive Director, TiE Delhi-NCR.

The summit will feature an exciting mix of founders, investors, educators, and creators, offering attendees a rare chance to engage with some of the brightest minds in the startup space.

• R. Satya Narayanan, Founder & Chairman, Career Launcher

• Deepak Gupta, Co-founder & COO, Bombay Shaving Company

• Anoushka Jolly, Teen entrepreneur and founder of the Kavach App

• Mayank Sharma, Founder of All Things Urban Gardening & creator of Baking Gardener Vlogs

• Vineet Sagar, Managing Partner, Venture Garage

• Pankaj Bansal, Assistant Manager, NIXI

From branding and grassroots innovation to sustainable ventures and the startup journey itself, these sessions are expected to provide deep insights that are both relatable and aspirational for the student audience.

Adding a unique twist to the day is Nehal Wadhera, rising cricket star and player for Punjab Kings, who will share his personal journey of ambition and perseverance in a fireside chat. Drawing parallels between sports and entrepreneurship, Nehal is expected to inspire students to think big and stay grounded, regardless of the path they choose.

One of the most anticipated segments of the event is the live startup showcase, where select student-led ventures will pitch their ideas in front of a panel of mentors and investors. This real-time interaction is designed to offer constructive feedback, validation, and confidence to budding founders.

Two of the standout student entrepreneurs include:

• Arsh Choudhary (Grade 12, Jayshree Periwal International School, Jaipur), founder of Naayika

• Prasan Batra (Grade 12, Vasant Valley School, Delhi), founder of InterNet and Kinetic Kick

Their participation highlights the depth of entrepreneurial talent already emerging at the school level.

TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) – A Proven Model

The upcoming summit is also a natural extension of TiE Delhi-NCR’s globally acclaimed TYE (TiE Young Entrepreneurs) program, which has been grooming high school students through a structured curriculum involving entrepreneurial education, leadership training, and team-based learning.

Many TYE alumni have gone on to launch full-fledged startups while still in their teens — proving that early exposure, when combined with the right mentorship, can unlock exceptional potential.

For TiE Delhi-NCR, the Student Entrepreneurship Summit 2025 is another milestone in its broader vision to foster innovation and entrepreneurial thinking from a young age.

“Entrepreneurship isn’t just about launching a business. It’s about solving real problems with confidence, courage, and creativity. And we believe students can — and should — be part of this journey early on,” said a TiE Delhi-NCR spokesperson.

With a legacy of more than two decades, the chapter has played a pivotal role in shaping the entrepreneurial ecosystem in India. Flagship events like TiEcon Delhi and India Internet Day, combined with high-impact mentorship programs, have helped countless founders across stages scale their ideas into thriving ventures.

The success of the summit is supported by:

• Amity University – Academic Partner

• Sparkl and Career Launcher – Sponsors

• TICE & Jagran Josh – Official Digital Media Partner

Their collaboration is a testament to the growing recognition that entrepreneurship education must start early and be rooted in real-world exposure.

What to Expect on June 20th?

• 400+ student participants

• Dozens of speakers from the startup and investment ecosystem

• Live startup pitches and showcases

• Mentorship sessions and networking opportunities

• A day full of energy, insight, and inspiration

India’s startup story is evolving—and its next chapter might just be written by a 17-year-old innovator from Jaipur or Delhi. The TiE Delhi-NCR Student Entrepreneurship Summit 2025 is not just an event; it’s a powerful step in shaping a future where entrepreneurship becomes a mindset, not just a career path.

Come June 20th, all eyes will be on Amity University, where the next generation of changemakers is ready to step into the spotlight.