Young Innovators Training Program

In-person / Offline Training

Unlock your entrepreneurial spirit.

The Young Innovators Training Program by IIT Madras Pravartak lets school students (class 9 to class 12) master entrepreneurship basics, solve real problems, build prototypes, and pitch like founders in intensive 2-day in-person workshops. Earn an IIT Madras Pravartak certification and launch your innovative journey.

₹5000 (Inc. Taxes) | Venue: IIT Madras / IIT Madras Research Park | Dates: 8th & 9th May, 2026 | Time: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Young Innovators Training Program | IITM Pravartak & BodhBridge | In-person

**No accommodation will be provided. Refreshments will be available only to participants.**

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    • Balaraju Kondaveeti

      Founder & CEO | View Profile

      Mr Balaraju Kondaveeti completed his M.S. (Entrepreneurship) from IIT Madras. As part of his M.S. (Entrepreneurship), he founded a company in 2006. Mr Balaraju holds 2 patents (granted) in the area of Internet Security. These patents were licensed to Lasersoft Infosystems, a Polaris Group company. Mr Balaraju won the Best Student Plan Award in the Business Plan Conclave organised by PAN IIT Global Conference 2008. Mr Balaraju won the National Budding Innovator Award in 2009 from NRDC, a Government of India Enterprise. In 2009, he co-founded BodhBridge Educational Services (P) Limited, which was incubated at IIT Madras. Mr Balaraju has been a consultant in two large projects at IIT Madras, namely, NPTEL and the IITM BS Degree Program.

      Prof. L.S Ganesh

      Retired Faculty, IIT Madras | View Profile

      Prof. L.S Ganesh was the former Dean of Students, IIT Madras. He is a Professor at the Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras. He also served as the head of the management studies department from 2004 until 2008. Prof. L.S Ganesh's research work involved the application of time series forecasting models and system dynamics concepts to educational planning in Tamil Nadu schools. He was a key member of some national-level projects sponsored by ISRO and MHRD, and also of international projects concerning Integrated Coastal Zone Management sponsored by the World Bank and the UNDP. He also coordinated the establishment of strategic academic relationships through MoUs between IIT Madras and leading national and multinational institutions (Indian School of Business at Hyderabad; Universities of Mannheim, Passau, and Bremen in Germany; Management Center at Innsbruck in Austria; State University of New York, Binghamton) and business organizations (Caterpillar; LIC of India; @Road Software; SCOPE International). He also served as the Vice-Chancellor of the ICFAI University, Hyderabad, from September 2022 to July 2025.

    Balaraju Kondaveeti

    Founder & CEO | View Profile

    Mr Balaraju Kondaveeti completed his M.S. (Entrepreneurship) from IIT Madras. As part of his M.S. (Entrepreneurship), he founded a company in 2006. Mr Balaraju holds 2 patents (granted) in the area of Internet Security. These patents were licensed to Lasersoft Infosystems, a Polaris Group company. Mr Balaraju won the Best Student Plan Award in the Business Plan Conclave organised by PAN IIT Global Conference 2008. Mr Balaraju won the National Budding Innovator Award in 2009 from NRDC, a Government of India Enterprise. In 2009, he co-founded BodhBridge Educational Services (P) Limited, which was incubated at IIT Madras. Mr Balaraju has been a consultant in two large projects at IIT Madras, namely, NPTEL and the IITM BS Degree Program.

    Prof. L.S Ganesh

    Retired Faculty, IIT Madras | View Profile

    Prof. L.S Ganesh was the former Dean of Students, IIT Madras. He is a Professor at the Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras. He also served as the head of the management studies department from 2004 until 2008. Prof. L.S Ganesh's research work involved the application of time series forecasting models and system dynamics concepts to educational planning in Tamil Nadu schools. He was a key member of some national-level projects sponsored by ISRO and MHRD, and also of international projects concerning Integrated Coastal Zone Management sponsored by the World Bank and the UNDP. He also coordinated the establishment of strategic academic relationships through MoUs between IIT Madras and leading national and multinational institutions (Indian School of Business at Hyderabad; Universities of Mannheim, Passau, and Bremen in Germany; Management Center at Innsbruck in Austria; State University of New York, Binghamton) and business organizations (Caterpillar; LIC of India; @Road Software; SCOPE International). He also served as the Vice-Chancellor of the ICFAI University, Hyderabad, from September 2022 to July 2025.

    About

    IITM Pravartak

    IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation is a section 08 Company housing the Technology Innovation Hub on Sensors, Networking, Actuators, and Control Systems (SNACS). We are committed to transforming the frontiers of knowledge. Our start-up ecosystem is the nurturing space of brilliant professionals, Innovative entrepreneurs, curious young talents, and inquisitive students. With world-class infrastructure, equipment, and experienced mentors, we have everything to offer for the technology-hungry brains.

    IITM Pravartak is funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under its National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems, and hosted as a Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) by IIT Madras. The NM-ICPS is a comprehensive Mission aimed at complete convergence with all stakeholders by establishing strong linkages between academia, industry, Government, and International Organizations.

    About

    BodhBridge

    BodhBridge was an IIT Madras incubated company established in 2008. BodhBridge ESPL works closely with Schools, Colleges, Governments, etc. by providing various services to help students. BodhBridge has been selected for the NASSCOM Emerge 50 Awards, 2011. As part of their journey, they helped more than 5 Lakh students through Career Guidance programs, Campus Placement Preparation programs, Career Development, Career Assessments, Teacher Training programs, Certification Programs, Competitive Exam preparation, etc. BodhBridge specializes in employability assessment and career assessments.

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