Masters' Union

Summer Startup Week

Entrepreneurial students who want a concrete startup prototype and pitch practice inside India rather than a generic business lecture series.

Masters' Union Campus / Gurugram, Haryana In-person anywhere in India 5 consecutive days / 9 AM-4 PM June 24-28, 2026 Silver trust tier

At a glance

DatesJune 24-28, 2026
Duration5 consecutive days / 9 AM-4 PM
EligibilityGrade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Estimated total₹39,999
ScholarshipNeed to verify
SelectivityInterest/application form; verify screening and seat availability

Availability note: Official page reviewed on 2026-05-18; page lists June 24-28 dates and FAQ fee/accommodation details.

SummerWorthy verdict

Detailed parent decision brief

Best for: Entrepreneurial students who want a concrete startup prototype and pitch practice inside India rather than a generic business lecture series.

Not ideal for: Students who dislike intensity, selling ideas, group work, or public pitching.

Worth it if: The student will continue customer research, build the MVP further, or launch a small experiment after the week.

Avoid if: The family is mainly buying LOR/certificate claims rather than wanting the student to build and test an idea.

What the student actually does

Works through business ideation, customer research, MVP/prototyping in Figma, startup finance, growth marketing, AI tools, storytelling, and pitch day.

Portfolio outputEarly-stage business prototype, pitch deck/materials, certificate, and possible LOR

Outcome depth: Level 5 - Early-stage business prototype, pitch, certificates, and possible LOR

Safety, logistics, and cost

Safety transparency: Medium

Parent risk: Medium risk

Cost band: Under INR 75,000

Program fee₹39,999
Estimated total₹39,999

Cost note: INR 39,999 individual registration; INR 34,999 per student for group of 4 or more; accommodation listed separately at INR 3,000 per night

Strong outcome language and useful tools, but verify LOR criteria, supervision, refund terms, and accommodation before committing.

Admissions reality check

Can be compelling if the student keeps building after the week; the admissions story should be the venture progress, not only the program name.

Participation alone should not be treated as a guaranteed admissions advantage. Value depends on what the student does during and after the experience.

Trust and source notes

Provider type: independent_provider

Last researched: 2026-05-18

Official source: Open source page

Trust notes:

  • Official page lists Grades 8-12 eligibility, dates, mode, daily schedule, outcomes, tools, fees, and accommodation option
  • Verify conditions for LOR and certificates before positioning them as guaranteed outcomes

Claims to verify:

  • LOR criteria
  • refund policy
  • current seat availability
  • supervision and accommodation terms

Parent decision questions

  • Does the student's interest match business / entrepreneurship strongly enough for this cost and time commitment?
  • Is the family comfortable with the stated format, location, and supervision transparency?
  • Will the student continue the work after the program so the output becomes part of a larger story?

Testimonials

Verified testimonials are still being collected for Summer Startup Week.

SummerWorthy should show parent and student voices only when the source is clear. Until then, this page uses researched program facts, official-source notes, and fit analysis instead of invented quotes.

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