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AT IIIT DELHI CAMPUS
JUNE 16-22,2023

“What is the defining skill for the 21st century? It’s not coding, it’s the ability to solve problems & lead change.”
-Ravi Venkatesan, Special Representative for Young People and Innovation at UNICEF


About YC Bootcamp

The Young Changemakers Bootcamp (YCB) is an intensive one-week residential program for high school students (Grades 9 to 12 or equivalent) designed to expose students to real-life engineering & problem-skills. Through hands-on-learning & interdisciplinary coursework, students will learn the essentials of enterpreneurial innovation to turn their ideas into action. We wish to transform their capabilities for entrepreneurial innovation pass what they thought was possible & unleash the potential that they have to solve some of the most pressing challenges being faced by the world in these times.

Learning Experiences

Are you ready for an immersive experience that will take you on a deep dive into ideas & skills that drive technology, innovation & entrepreneurship in 21st century?

Sneak-Peak into YCB

Day-1

 

  • 1. Introduction to Science, Technology & Engineering
  • 2. Changemaking for a better world
  • 3. Identifying Problems through Observation
  • 4. Drone Demonstration
  • 5. Local Trip in Delhi
  • 6. Icebreaker Games

 

Day-3

 

  • 1. Team Formation + Ideation with changemaker mentor
  • 2. Design Thinking + Problem Validation using DT Tools
  • 3. Creativity, Innovation & Inventive Problem Solving
  • 4. Visit to IIITD Innovation & Incubation Center
  • 5. Introduction to Web & App Development
  • 6. Talent Night

 

Day-5

 

  • 1. Business Pitching Competition
  • 2. Open-House Session for Career Guidance
  • 3. Interaction with Director, IIITD
  • 4. Desi Adda Sports Event
  • 5. Musical Night

Day-2

 

  • 1. Introduction to AI/ML & Impacts on society + Decoding ChatGPT
  • 2. Learning how we learn & think: Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
  • 3. Visit to Design & Innovation Lab + Demonstration of 3D Printer
  • 4. How to think like an entrepreneur?
  • 5. Expressive Art Therapy
  • 6. Web 3.0 & Blockchain
  • 7. Movie Night

 

Day-4

 

  • 1. Product Innovation using DT Tools
  • 2. Unique Value Proposition
  • 3. Introduction to Financial Concepts for business
  • 4. How to prepare a Business Plan?
  • 5. Preparation for Innovative Pitching Competition
  • 6. The Art of Storytelling & Photography
  • 7. Astronomy + Stargazing Night

 

Eligibility

High school students from throughout India are eligible to apply.

Students should be in class 9, 10, 11 or 12 while they are attending the program, i.e in June 2023

Students who have appeared for class 12th board exams are also eligible for YCB.

Students should be comfortable with written & spoken English, which will be the medium of instruction for the programme.

Applicants will need to fill an online form writing an essay. They should be able to demonstrate passion for innovation &
entrepreneurship, intellectual curiosity, and have the ability to explore different ideas. Classes will be helf as per Indian Standard Time (IST).

How to apply?

For YCB, the Application process flow is as follows-

1) Review the eligibility criteria.

2) Prepare application components
∘Draft, review and refine your essay
∘Keep your details handy for the online application fee payment

3) Fill the online application form at the end of which you will have to complete the INR. 250/- (Rupees two hundred fifty only) application fees payment. Application fees is non-refundable.

4) Once the fees has been paid, click ‘review’ to check all details. Once checked, click ‘submit’ to submit your form.

5) Check your inbox for a YCB confirmation receipt that indicates a successful application. Confirmation emails would usually arrive within 24-48 hours of submission, due to occasional delays in payment processing.

6) Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and decisions to accept/ reject your application for Round-1 are normally released within 1 week of application submission. Due to limited seat availability, we encourage you to apply early to secure a seat in the programme.

7) If accepted, you will be invited for Round-2. Students will be interviewed to learn about their motivation to join bootcamp & test innovative, creative thinking skills. They will be able to select slot as per their schedule to avoid clash with exams.

8) Round-2 decision will be released within a week. If your application is accepted, the admission confirmation email will provide a link for payment of the programme fees. Programme fees is INR 11,000/- for the Young Changemakers Bootcamp. Programme fee is required to be paid within 5 days of receiving the admission acceptance email. In case of delays in payment of the programme fees beyond the 5-day period, we reserves the right to cancel the offer for admission and offer the seat to another applicant.

9) Post receipt of payment for the program, you will receive a detailed document/guide on the course and other details.

Fee & Financial aid

Application fee is Rs. 250 per student Subsidized Program Fee for YEB 2023 (6-day programme) is Rs.12,000 per student This fee is inclusive of both way transfer (at specified time slots) to IIITD campus from Airport/Railway station, Accommodation, Meals, access to campus facilities (like gym, sports etc), access to all the activities at YCB, curriculum material. This fee excludes travel cost.

Financial Aid:
YCB offers need-based financial aid to deserving students. The financial aid section is available on the online application form. This section can be accessed after filling the first section of the YCB application form. You can then continue to fill in the details required to avail financial aid in the application form and submit the completed application form.
Please note that the deadline to apply for financial aid is May 20th, 2023. Requests for financial aid will not be entertained after this date. Post request for aid, you will be required to submit all requested documentation in the form for an assessment of genuine financial need.

Campus Life

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Team

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Prof. Ranjan Bose

Director, IIITD

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Prof. Sujay Deb

Dean of Student Affairs, IIITD

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Prof. Pankaj Vajpayee

Professor of Practice, IIITD

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Prof. Payel Mukherjee

Visiting Faculty, IIITD

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Saurabh Chaubey

CEO, i-Hub Anubhuti IIITD

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Dr. Ravi Bhasin

Manager (Student Affairs), IIITD

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Aniket Gupta

B.Tech. 2024 Student

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Pooja Kumari

B.Tech 2023 Student

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