Accepted to the LaunchX Programme 2021

Grade 10 student, Shubh, has been accepted to this year's LaunchX summer programme. Being identified as one of the most passionate and talented students in the most competitive applicant pool ever in the LaunchX history, Shubh was selected to be one of their innovators and problem solvers. Shubh showed a willingness to step outside his comfort zone to take action and face of challenges – key attributes that are foundational to successful entrepreneurs. We contacted Shubh to learn more about the LaunchX programme and his plans for the future.

It is interesting because they make you build your own company without assistance and provide you with a lot of real world experience and exposure – Shubh, Grade 10

Launchx is a highly popular and celebrated summer programme, which allows young entrepreneurs to build their skills and gain exposure in the field they are active in. It is highly selective, and allows like-minded people to connect and start a venture together. “I wanted to apply to LaunchX because I believe that it is the best platform for me to develop my entrepreneurial skills and use them to scale my own ventures”, says Shubh who will now spend the summer with his start-up team and move towards launching his own company. 

During the application process Shubh first was required to make a one minute video, telling the panel about himself and why he is suited for the program. Secondly, Shubh was invited to an interview with an alumnus of the program. Based on these steps in the selection process, along with his CV with accomplishments, Shubh got selected for the programme. “It feels amazing to be selected for such a prestigious and selective programme and I hope to make the most out of it”, says Shubh who plans to continue working with his existing ventures that aims to integrate machine learning with nutrition. “I feel like I would majorly benefit from working with peers with different skill sets”, says Shuch, who will be spending the summer supported by the LaunchX staff, start-up mentors and classroom instructors.

LaunchX emphasise that it is not a business program, pitch competition or a technology program. LaunchX is for entrepreneurs, and success at LaunchX means solving real-world problems and taking action to prepare one’s company for launch.

To learn more about the programme and apply for the next cycle, visit LaunchX’s website.