Know Your Careers (KYC)

Building India’s Next Generation of Innovators

 

An initiative aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat, jointly driven by the Design Innovation Center, BHU and Know Your Careers (KYC). This national program establishes a premier innovation ecosystem to transform young minds into proficient problem-solvers, creators, and future entrepreneurs.

 

Our Mission: To cultivate an innovation-driven culture across 10+ lakh students, empowering them to think critically, address real-world challenges, and translate visionary ideas into impactful solutions.

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National Programs Overview

  • Young Innovators Launchpad ( Online Foundational Journey)

Designed for schools and colleges to build foundational creative confidence and entrepreneurial mindsets. It offers structured courses in design thinking, problem identification, and introductory pitching frameworks.

  • KYC Idea Tank (National Bootcamp & Pitching Competition)

A premier online challenge allowing students to validate concepts and receive direct mentorship from industry leaders. Promising teams advance to compete at the National Grand Finale hosted at BHU, Varanasi.

  • Young Innovators Cohort (From Idea to Market in 90 Days)

A high-impact, 3-month incubation program tailored for students aspiring to launch early-stage ventures. It provides intense product validation, professional go-to-market strategies, and dedicated enterprise-building support. Shortlisted innovators receive a ₹1.5 Lakh Student Fellowship to fuel their venture development.


Institutional Advantages

Partnering educational institutions gain access to a structured framework that strengthens campus culture and enhances student outcomes by:

  • Integrating a vibrant, sustainable innovation ecosystem on campus.
  • Providing direct engagement with elite mentors from premier national and global institutions.
  • Developing critical student capabilities in analytical thinking, complex problem-solving, and startup readiness.

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