AarambhAI: AI-Powered Startup Bootcamp
GL Bajaj Group of Institutions, Mathura, is organizing AarambhAI 2026, an AI-Powered Startup Bootcamp aimed at promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, and the practical application of Artificial Intelligence among students, aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and emerging startups.
The two-day programme will provide participants with insights into AI-driven entrepreneurship, startup ideation, business model development, intellectual property rights, startup registration, incubation opportunities, and funding mechanisms. The event will combine expert-led sessions, interactive workshops, technology demonstrations, and hands-on ideation activities to help participants understand how real-world problems can be transformed into viable startup concepts.
The bootcamp will also feature a grand ideathon and Shark Tank-style pitch competition, providing participants with an opportunity to present their ideas before a jury and receive feedback on their proposed solutions.
Key Sessions and Activities
The programme will cover the following areas:
Introduction to AI-driven entrepreneurship and startup ideation.
Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence and demonstrations of AI tools and technologies.
Problem identification and development of AI-based startup solutions.
Startup ecosystem in India, including incubation, government schemes, and funding opportunities.
Business Model Canvas, Value Proposition Canvas, and Lean Canvas workshops.
Intellectual property rights for innovators and startups.
Design thinking and problem-solving methodologies.
Startup registration and compliance.
Pitch deck development and startup presentation techniques.
Grand pitch competition, jury evaluation, and award ceremony.
Eligibility and Target Participants
The event is open to students, aspiring entrepreneurs, startup founders, grassroots innovators, faculty members, and individuals interested in Artificial Intelligence, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Participants with early-stage ideas are encouraged to attend. A fully developed startup or working prototype is not a prerequisite for participation.
The event aims to engage 100 or more participants and foster collaboration among students, innovators, and the startup ecosystem.
Accommodation, Meals, and Travel
Accommodation arrangements, meals, and food refreshments during the event will be provided by the campus for registered participants, subject to the final arrangements communicated by the organizing authority.
Participants must arrange and bear the cost of their own travel to and from GL Bajaj Group of Institutions, Mathura. The organizing authority will not provide transportation or reimburse travel expenses.
Participants travelling from outside Mathura are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and coordinate with the organizing team regarding accommodation arrangements.
Event Schedule
Day 1 | 12 October 2026
09:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Inauguration and Introduction to AI-driven Entrepreneurship
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Networking Tea
11:30 AM – 01:30 PM: AI Fundamentals, Tools and Technology Demonstration
01:30 PM – 02:30 PM: Lunch
02:30 PM – 03:30 PM: Startup Ecosystem, Incubation and Funding Opportunities
03:30 PM – 05:00 PM: Business Model Canvas Workshop
Day 2 | 13 October 2026
09:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Recap and Intellectual Property Rights for Innovators
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Networking Tea
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Design Thinking Workshop
12:30 PM – 01:30 PM: Startup Registration and Compliance
01:30 PM – 02:30 PM: Lunch
02:30 PM – 04:00 PM: Pitch Deck Development and Grand Pitch Competition
04:00 PM – 05:00 PM: Valedictory and Award Ceremony
The schedule and session details are tentative and subject to change by the organizing authority.
Invitation to Participate
GL Bajaj Group of Institutions, Mathura, cordially invites students, aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and emerging startup teams to participate in AarambhAI 2026.
The bootcamp aims to provide a platform for learning, collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurial development, enabling participants to explore the potential of Artificial Intelligence in building practical and impactful startup solutions.
We look forward to welcoming enthusiastic participants for two days of learning, ideation, and innovation.
Organizing Authority
GL Bajaj Group of Institutions, Mathura
Institution's Innovation Council (IIC), in collaboration with NexaSphere and E-Cell