Here is a structured way of taking baby steps in the journey towards Entrepreneurship. If you have an idea that is worth pursuing, we will help you learn the basics and give it wings.

Do you have a Startup Idea?

Get Ready for Campus Entrepreneurship

Nov 10 – Nov 30, 2020

Take a step towards becoming a Student Entrepreneur!

Give wings to your Business Idea, and make it come true with YUSTART.

Yes! True that we are pumped up to take new ideas forward. Here is a chance for you to draft a Startup Canvas around your Business Idea and get the limelight you deserve.

Nov 10 – Nov 30, 2020

Win Prizes and Mentorship Opportunities!

3 Prizes and 10 Teams for Grand Finale!

Register to participate

Fill this form to register for YUSTART 2020 before you proceed with steps 1 & 2.


Step 1 – Learn to fill the Startup Canvas

The Startup Canvas is a single-sheet template for developing Startup models around new business ideas. It has been a boon for all the new age Startups that aim for rapid growth and scale.

It has 9 blocks that fit well in a perfect one-page layout, guiding you in a logical sequence to establish the foundation for your Startup.

Step 2 – Submit Your Canvas

Fill in the canvas sheet with information corresponding to your idea and business model. You can be precise, and to the point by writing just 1-3 lines for each of the 9 blocks.

Rules of Participation

  • Participate individually or in teams of maximum 5 members.
  • Do not give out any confidential data as NDAs are not signed.
  • Avoid using copyrighted content and stay away from plagiarism.
  • Submit just one application per team before the deadline Nov 30, 2020.

Note: 1 submission per team is sufficient.

What Next? Grand Finale

Shortlisted teams shall gain entry to Grand Finale in Dec 2020, to meet the mentors and build actual MVP (Minimum Viable Product).


Associate Partners

Execution Partner

Yi Chennai

Support Partners

Yi Trichy

Yi Puducherry

Knowledge Partner

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