Startup You Idea Hackathon, designed as a platform to inspire young innovators, was held on October 15 and 16, 2025, at Divine Child International School, Ahmedabad, and Divine Child School, Mehsana. Presented by Startup You and organized in knowledge partnership with the Unitedworld Institute of Design, Karnavati University, this two-day event brought together more than 200 students from both schools to showcase their creativity, problem-solving skills, and entrepreneurial abilities. It is noteworthy that last year too, the Startup You Idea Hackathon was organized at both schools.
This event was brought by Startup You, one of India’s leading organizations that enables schools and students to foster an entrepreneurial mindset through immersive programs and boot camps.
Organized in collaboration between Startup You and Divine Child International School, the purpose of this Idea Hackathon is to cultivate a spirit of innovation among youth and encourage them to come up with creative solutions to real-world problems. During the event, students worked in teams and presented their projects before an esteemed panel of judges, which included industry experts, startup founders, and educators.
On this occasion, a special program titled Young Innovator Finale was organized. The event began in the Senior Library with a lamp-lighting ceremony, an inaugural speech by the school principal, and a finale overview by Startup You. This was followed by the presentation of ideas by students. In addition, there were addresses by eminent dignitaries from Karnavati University, along with an award ceremony and felicitation. The objective of this program was to nurture values of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship among young students.
Srividhya, Director StartupYou said, “We are delighted to host the Startup You Idea Hackathon at Divine Child Group of Schools. This event not only provides students with a platform to explore their entrepreneurial potential but also equips them with the skills necessary to tackle complex global challenges.”
Shaji Mathew, Principal of Divine Child International School, said, “Startup You is an initiative aimed at empowering the next generation of innovators by providing them with the tools, mentorship, and exposure needed to turn their ideas into reality. We also successfully organized the Idea Hackathon last year. Through such events, a culture of entrepreneurship is promoted among students.”
The event proved to be an inspiring day for young innovators, where they explored new directions through imagination and skill, and celebrated innovation.
