Stand Out with Real-World Excellence.Lead. Launch. Make an Impact.
Unlock your potential with self-driven projects—from launching startups and impactful nonprofit partnerships to building innovative prototypes and revenue-generating ventures.
Launchpad
Creating a capstone or personal project so impactful that it touches across S.O.I.L.
Service
Purpose-driven contribution to society
Opportunity
Seizing moments to grow and drive change
Innovation
Solving real problems with bold ideas
Leadership
Initiating change, empowering others
Choose Your Capstone Path
Build impactful projects tailored to your time, goals, and interests.
Short Capstone
- Duration: 6 weeks–15 weeks
- Goal: Skill exploration, early exposure
- Project Scope: Narrow focus, one deliverable
- Mentorship: Light guidance, structured curriculum
- Outcome: Newsletter, mini-paper, podcast, or presentation
- Level of Impact: Ideal for early resume building
- Who It’s For: Students testing interests, limited time
Long Capstone
- Duration: 25 weeks–1 year
- Goal: Deep dive, college-ready hook
- Project Scope: Multi-phase, interdisciplinary
- Mentorship: Personalized, evolving feedback
- Outcome: Startup, prototype, podcast, or club
- Level of Impact: Transformative work
- Who It’s For: Goal-driven students & university applicants
Timelines and Processes (~25 Weeks)
for Research Lab
Week 1–4: Research & Alignment with Long-term Goals
- Identify problem area and motivation
- 1:1 mentorship + brainstorming sessions
- Identify SDG/tech/policy or domain intersection
- Choose project format: Startup | Research | Club | Podcast | Prototype
Week 5–9: Research & Skill Building
- Dive deep into academic papers, and technical tools
- Enroll in short courses
- Peer & mentor discussions for refining insights
- Curate MVP outline (if tech or startup) or project scope
Week 9–16: Development & Pilot
- Develop prototype or first version
- Weekly mentor feedback and iteration loops
- Social media soft launch (Instagram, LinkedIn, Blog)
- Collaborate with a nonprofit, or startup
Week 17–25: Expansion & Ecosystem Building
- Host a webinar, workshop, or mini-conference
- Collaborate with peers, mentors, or relevant organizations
- Enter competitions or showcase platforms
🚀 Startups, Technology and Sustainability
Ssavya
Cloud Care Network
An APP focused on accessible, affordable preventive healthcare with expert care and seamless service.
Anvay
ThriviFi
An INTERNATIONAL FINANCE COMPETITION encouraging green finance initiatives through events, school partnerships, and sponsors.
Anaya
Journalism + Law Project
A short form CONTENT page and NEWSLETTER featuring young storytellers sharing inspiring hero stories from science, sports, arts, and beyond.
Aarav
FinFocus
A MEDIA LITERACY initiative to simplify finance through trackers, curriculums under mentors from London Business School.
Why LaunchPad Stands Out
Program Format & Duration
LaunchPad: 1:1 entrepreneurship program: Short: 6-15 weeks | Long: 25 weeks to 1 year
Emphasis on real-world, long-lasting impact: funding, scaling, measurable outcomes, prototypes, 1:1 flexibility
Cost (USD)
LaunchPad: $3,000, inclusive of end-to-end mentorship & MVP execution
Transparent pricing, end-to-end guided support from mentors, open to all
Mentorship
LaunchPad: Personalized mentorship from CEOs, founders, domain experts, and nonprofit leaders; regular check-ins
Strong network with top professionals + hands-on entrepreneurial experience
Media Presence
LaunchPad: Media & PR support: featured in magazines, video scripts, Instagram, websites, interviews
Documenting journey from ideation to execution to showcase real impact