GAIP: Business & Entrepreneurship
From Idea to Investor-Ready Venture
Design your business and VC pitch with industry mentors and NUS, Singapore
Created for first-generation founders and next-gen family-business leaders
Duration
4 Weeks Live Online + 10 Days in Singapore
Who should attend?
Grades 9-12
[Age 15-18 years]
Programme Fee
USD 3,099
[Excl. Flights]
Completion Documents:
NUS ISAS
Upcoming Programme Dates
Secure your spot for the upcoming programme
Who Is This Programme For?
Designed for ambitious high school students ready to build, not just learn entrepreneurship.
Our Winter 2026 cohort brought together 50+ students - 70% from family-managed businesses and 30% first-time entrepreneurs—creating a powerful environment of experience, innovation, and fresh ideas.
First-Generation Entrepreneurs
Students with a burning desire to start their own venture and become the first entrepreneur in their family
Family Business Successors
Students from family-managed businesses looking to bring fresh ideas, innovation, and modern business practices
Future Business Leaders
High school students aged 14+ who are passionate about business, innovation, and creating impact
About GAIP: Business & Entrepreneurship
The Global Academic Internship Programme (GAIP): Business & Entrepreneurship is a transformative learning experience designed for high school students aged 14 years and above who are passionate about entrepreneurship and innovation.
This hybrid programme combines 4 weeks of LIVE online sessions with Corporate Gurukul business mentors and 10 days of immersive residential learning at the National University of Singapore (NUS ISAS). Students will work with experienced mentors to build their venture from ideation to a polished VC pitch.
Whether you're a first-generation entrepreneur with a bold vision or come from a family-managed business looking to innovate, this programme provides the skills, mentorship, and platform to launch your entrepreneurial journey in Singapore's vibrant startup ecosystem.
Key Learning Outcomes
Build Your Venture from Scratch
Transform your idea into a viable business through customer discovery, market validation, and business modeling
Master Market Research
Conduct customer interviews, competitor analysis, and develop data-driven strategies with mentor guidance
Financial Thinking & Strategy
Create business models, pricing strategies, and financial forecasts to achieve product-market fit
Hands-on Learning
Work on real startup case studies and apply theoretical knowledge to practical business challenges
Perfect Your VC Pitch
Build and deliver compelling investor pitches with confidence, clarity, and credibility
Experience Real VC Negotiations
Learn funding mechanics with actual VC term sheets, negotiation tactics, and equity structuring
Programme Structure
💻Phase 1: LIVE Online (4 Weeks)
24 hours of interactive sessions with Corporate Gurukul Mentors
Ideation Workshops
Brainstorming sessions to generate venture ideas
Customer Segments
Define customer segments & value proposition
Customer Interviews
Conduct interviews in your home country
Market Research
Competitor analysis & market research
Business Models Review
Develop initial business models
Final Idea Review
Refine startup concept & prepare for Singapore
🇸🇬Phase 2: Residential at NUS (10 Days)
Intensive on-site learning at NUS, Singapore
Market Insights Review
Review market insights & business idea
Business Model Canvas
Understand the 9 building blocks
Business Model
Deep dive into business model design
Financial Model
Financial modeling & funding options
Deal Terms
Valuations & investor expectations
Investor Pitch
Create & deliver VC pitches
Session Schedule
Comprehensive learning sessions across online mentorship and residential excellence
Live Online Session Schedule (18 Academic Hours)
| Session | Conducted By | Topics | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | CG Business Mentor | Introduction to Entrepreneurship / Ideation Workshops / Group Formation | 3 hours |
| Session 2 | CG Business Mentor | Customer Segments / Value Proposition Design / Developing Interview Questionnaire | 3 hours |
| Session 3 | CG Business Mentor | Review of Customer Interviews / Empathy Maps / Market Insights | 3 hours |
| Session 4 | CG Business Mentor | Competitor Analysis / Market Research / Industry Trends | 3 hours |
| Session 5 | CG Business Mentor | Initial Business Models / Revenue Streams / Pricing Strategies | 3 hours |
| Session 6 | CG Business Mentor | Final Idea Review / Refine Startup Concept / Prepare for Singapore | 3 hours |
CG Business Mentor
Introduction to Entrepreneurship / Ideation Workshops / Group Formation
CG Business Mentor
Customer Segments / Value Proposition Design / Developing Interview Questionnaire
CG Business Mentor
Review of Customer Interviews / Empathy Maps / Market Insights
CG Business Mentor
Competitor Analysis / Market Research / Industry Trends
CG Business Mentor
Initial Business Models / Revenue Streams / Pricing Strategies
CG Business Mentor
Final Idea Review / Refine Startup Concept / Prepare for Singapore
Schedule: Live sessions conducted on Sundays over 4 weeks
What Makes This Programme Unique
NUS Partnership
Learn at one of Asia's top universities with world-class faculty and resources
Expert Mentorship
4 weeks of dedicated guidance from Corporate Gurukul's experienced business mentors
Real VC Pitch
Pitch your venture to actual VCs and investors in Singapore's startup hub
NUS ISAS Certificate
Receive an official certificate from NUS Institute of South Asian Studies
Programme Completion Documents
Letter of Evaluation NUS ISAS
Letter of Recommendation NUS ISAS
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From ideation to investor pitch — see what our students have built during the programme
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Alumni Experiences
Hear directly from our alumni about their transformative learning journeys
"Corporate Gurukul provided valuable hands-on exposure to business through expert mentorship and practical learning. From developing a business idea to pitching it, the experience went beyond formal education and played a key role in my personal and professional growth."
Tanvi Manohara
Indus International School, Bangalore
"The GAIP B&E Programme reshaped how I approach entrepreneurship by emphasizing problem definition, context, and structured thinking. Through mentor feedback and hands-on sessions, I gained clarity on evaluating feasibility, scalability, and business models, strengthening my ability to think critically and communicate ideas effectively."
Ranveer Motwani
DPS, Sharjah
"This experience pushed me out of my comfort zone by challenging me to adapt to a new environment, collaborate under pressure, and work on a business idea I truly cared about. It strengthened my interest in pursuing business and gave me clarity on pitching my own venture in the future."
Kimaya Juneja
DPS International School
"The GAIP B&E Programme gave me a practical understanding of entrepreneurship, from identifying real problems to confidently pitching solutions. The hands-on work on business models and market sizing strengthened my execution skills and gave me clarity to take my idea forward."
Gokul Viswa Anbuselvan
DPS Sharjah
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