Description
A 4-day national program for aspiring leaders will immerse them in the world of business, innovation, economics, finance, and no-code app development. As 1 of only 60 selected students, they will have the chance to work with esteemed faculty from Harvard, IIM, and ISB. They will act like CEOs, solve case studies, launch an app without writing a single line of code, and present their work to a panel of industry experts. Winners will secure 1 lakh in prize money, a personal letter of recommendation from IIM/ISB faculty, and a certificate issued by CreatED.
Program Recap
Overview
25-28th June
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Mumbai
8th-12th Grade
Rs. 80,000 + GST
In person
Solve. Pitch. Win.
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Hands-On Experience with Real-World Cases
You will have the exclusive privilege to learn from Harvard alumni and distinguished faculty from IIM and ISB. You will also learn about India’s leading startups and top corporate houses.
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No-Code App Development
Learn how to build and launch an app that solves real business problems in the case study without writing a single line of code.
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Pitch Your Solutions
You will present your pitches to a panel of industry and academic luminaries. Get a unique opportunity to showcase your skills and creativity, distinguishing yourself as a future leader
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Beyond Textbook Learning
Gain deeper insights into financial analysis, no-code app development, and receive constructive feedback to build your college portfolios.
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Get a Certificate of Completion
All students will receive a certificate of completion issued by CreatED. This prestigious certificate will be a mark of excellence, recognizing your successful completion of the program.
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Personalized Letter of Recommendation
Top performing students will receive a personal recommendation letter from distinguished IIM/ISB faculty. These mentors will bring world-class academic and industry exposure, including guidance from Harvard alumni, to support your next steps.
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Grand Cash Prize
Top team wins a grand cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000/-. Judging will be based on the final pitches and app demos on the last day of the competition, evaluated by IIM/ISB faculty and industry leaders.
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Interships
Internship opportunities will be available for the winning team with our brand partner. We believe talent should never be limited by access, these internships will ensure the brightest minds get a seat at the table and real-world exposure, no matter their background.
How It Works
Application timeline
January 10th
2026
9:00 am
Applications open
April 20th
2026
11:59 PM
Early Application Deadline.
Results announced 30th April
May 20th
2026
11:59 PM
Regular Application deadline.
Results announced May 31st
Scholarships
Merit-based scholarships will be offered to recognize exceptional applications and high potential. The top 10 applicants will be selected through a holistic review of their application, motivation, and demonstrated initiative. Selected students will receive partial scholarships ranging from 20% to 50%, making the program more accessible while rewarding excellence.
Our team
Sarvanan Kesavan
Dean, BITSoM (PhD, Harvard)
Aashna Saraf
Founder & CEO, CreatED
Arihan Iyer
Innovation Architect, CreatED
Frequently Asked Questions
CaseQuest is a 4-day, in-person national bootcamp and case competition developed by a Harvard alum and led by faculty from IIM and ISB. Designed for future business leaders, it will combine real-world case studies, no-code app development, and pitching to industry experts. Top teams will win Rs. 1,00,000, personal recommendation letters from IIM/ISB faculty, and certificates of completion.
Students currently in 8th to 12th grade from across India are eligible to apply. No prior experience in business or coding is required.
Dates: June 25–28, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Location: Mumbai
• Format: In-person only, non-residential
There is no virtual attendance option, and students must attend in person for all four days.
No. CaseQuest is a non-residential program. Participants and their families are responsible for arranging their own commute and stay in Mumbai.
The participation fee is ₹80,000 + GST. This includes access to the CaseQuest e-learning platform, mentorship, hands-on bootcamp experience, and entry into the final competition.
No refunds are provided, except under exceptional circumstances. For inquiries, email info@create-ed.in.
Only 60 students from across India will be selected, making it a highly competitive and intimate program.
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Solve: Analyze real-world case studies from leading Indian companies and startups.
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Build: Learn no-code development and build a working app to solve a case problem.
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Pitch: Present your team’s solution and app to a jury of IIM/ISB faculty and industry experts.
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Yes. Students will be divided into teams based on the business challenge and app idea they choose to work on.
Participants will receive:
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Access to the CaseQuest e-learning platform before the bootcamp
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Step-by-step guidance on case study methods and financial analysis
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Workshops and mentorship on no-code app development
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Pitch preparation sessions ahead of Demo Day
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Certificates of completion will be awarded by CreatED, but only to students who attend all 4 days of the program in person.
Top-performing students will receive a personalized letter of recommendation from distinguished IIM/ISB faculty, with mentorship and guidance from Harvard alumni.
After completing the bootcamp, students will pitch their business solution and app in front of a panel of IIM/ISB faculty and industry professionals. The top team will win a Rs. 1,00,000 cash prize.
Yes. Parents are invited to attend the Demo Day, where student teams will present their final projects and the winners will be announced.
Applications open January 10, 2026.
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April 20, 2026: Early application deadline (results by April 30)
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May 20, 2026: Regular application deadline (results by May 31)
Apply through the program page. Due to limited seats, early applications are encouraged.
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