NEXT-GEN STARTUP PROGRAM

Next-Gen Startup Program · Chennai

Build your first
venture before
you finish school.

A hands-on programme for students who want to make something real — from first idea to first customer, alongside founders and mentors.

  1. 01 RegisterTwo minutes. The form is right here.
  2. 02 Pick your slotYou choose a session time as soon as you submit.
  3. 03 Meet your mentorsOrientation, then you start building.

Registration — intake open

Open to students aged 10–18. No fee to apply.

Half Scale Fashion League · Season 2

NextGen Startup Program

From an idea to a real product, a brand and a startup pitch. Participants learn, build, manufacture and take their idea to the stage.

The Journey

Program Structure

Oct 07

Program Orientation

Online · 2 Hours

01
Get Ready to Build
  • Meet your team & mentors
  • Explore the challenge
  • Learn the AI workflow with Zennah
Oct 10
02

Day 1 Bootcamp

Design Thinking & AI Product Design

Think. Discover. Design.
  • Human-centred design & research
  • AI prompt engineering
  • Concept creation & moodboards
Product Concepts Mood Board Product Story
Oct 11

Day 2 Bootcamp

3D Modelling, Branding & Entrepreneurship

03
Build. Brand. Pitch.
  • 3D modelling with Zennah AI
  • Manufacturing fundamentals
  • Brand identity & pitch prep
3D Product Model Brand Identity Startup Pitch
Oct 16
04

Mentor Review

Online · 3 Hours

Meets the Experts
  • Design Review — sharpen the concept
  • Manufacturing Review — check feasibility
  • Pitch Review — build the story
Oct 23

Manufacturing

Product Development

05
Concept to Product

Idea becomes design. Design becomes a product.

Sketch→ 3D Visual→ Prototype→ Product
Nov 15
06

Grand Finale

Half Scale Fashion League

Takes the Stage
  • Showcase at Half Scale Fashion League
  • Pitch their startup
  • Graduate from the program
Build Pitch Showcase Graduate
Choose Your Plan
Experience NxtGen NxtGen+
Next-Gen Program ✓ ✓
Modules 5 7
Grand Finale ✕ ✓
2-Day Ramp Walk Training: Pageant walk, Individual walk correction & Training ✕ 2 days
Ramp Walk at Finale ✕ ✓
Outfit- Provided at the Finale ✕ ✓
Makeup, Hair & Accessories (Finale) ✕ ✓
Finale-Day Rehearsal ✕ ✓
Show Stopper & Collab Reel ✕ ✓
Price ₹39,999 ₹49,999

Compare both journeys and choose the one that best suits your child.

*The above prices are exclusive of 18% GST
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