India Tomorrow Leaders Bootcamp · 2026 — June 9–13, 2026

Future-
Ready
Leaders

Five days. One campus. Real projects.
June 9–13, 2026
Classes 9–12 · Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Greater Noida · Applications Open

5 Days Residential
37+ Countries Network
4 Skill Tracks
Applications Open BIMTECH · Greater Noida CDF · INDIA GCC . USA
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A Bootcamp Built by Partners Who Build Leaders
Connecting Dreams Foundation
Co-Organiser
Connecting Dreams Foundation
BIMTECH
Co-Organiser
BIMTECH Greater Noida
Global Changemaker Collective
International Partner
Global Changemaker Collective USA
5 Days
Fully Residential
4 Tracks
Future Skill Pillars
37+Countries
CDF Global Network
100%
Hands-On. Build, Refine, Present
Why This Moment Matters
The world you are entering is different.

Careers that exist today will look completely different in ten years. AI, climate change and global interconnectedness are not future concerns; they are present realities reshaping every industry.

Students who succeed will not be those who scored highest. They will be those who can think across disciplines, apply technology with clarity and communicate ideas with confidence.

ITLB gives students like you the edge that no classroom can.

The Headstart
  • 01 Ability to think independently beyond the syllabus
  • 02 Practical exposure to AI as a career tool, not a buzzword
  • 03 Understanding of sustainability as a business opportunity
  • 04 Experience working in teams on real, open-ended problems
  • 05 Direct access to founders, entrepreneurs, and innovators
  • 06 A peer network of high-achieving students from across India
  • 07 Clarity on what you want to do and why
The 5-Day Journey

Arrive. Learn. Build.

Every day has a clear purpose, a hands-on activity, and a visible output. By design.

01 Day 01
Arrive & Connect
Campus orientation, cohort introductions, and India's Future — a framing session on careers and skills in 2030+. Evening: welcome cultural night.
02 Day 02
AI as Your Tool
Hands-on AI tools workshop. Students use AI for research, design, storytelling, and problem-solving. Not coding — applied intelligence.
03 Day 03
Sustainability as Opportunity
The biggest business frontier of the next 30 years. Students explore climate, energy, food, and water through a business and career lens. Evening: sports and team bonding.
04 Day 04 · Field Visit
Field Visit & Project Refine
Field visit to a prominent incubation hub — students interact with founders, mentors, and startup ecosystem leaders. Teams refine their projects after the visit. Output: refined project model and draft pitch. Evening: mock presentation and mentor feedback.
05 Day 05 · Final Day
The Final Showcase
Final project presentations to a panel of faculty, mentors, and founders. Certificate ceremony. Closing address. Students leave with their portfolio, their certificate, and their network.
Evenings at ITLB

More Than a Program.
A Memory.

Day 1
Welcome Cultural Night
A warm opening across India's states — students from every corner come together.
Day 3
Sports & Outdoor Games
Team energy under Greater Noida skies. Compete, collaborate, and unwind.
Nightly
Founder Conversations
Candid conversations and informal Q&A with founders over dinner.
Always
Team Bonding Challenges
Friendships that last beyond the bootcamp. Built through shared challenges and late nights.
Day 4
Mock Presentation Night
Teams present their refined project models to mentors for feedback before the final showcase.
Day 5
Celebration Ceremony
Certificates, closing addresses, and goodbyes. The end of five days. The start of something bigger.
Skills Students Build

Four Pillars.
One Portfolio.

Pillar 01 ◈
AI Skills
  • AI tools in practice
  • Prompting and problem-solving
  • Data literacy and insights
  • AI for creativity and productivity
  • Ethics and responsible AI use
Pillar 02 ◉
Entrepreneurial Skills
  • Problem framing
  • Opportunity spotting
  • Startup model building
  • Pitching and storytelling
  • Founder mindset
Pillar 03 ◎
Sustainability Skills
  • Understanding climate and global challenges
  • Sustainable business thinking
  • Systems thinking for real-world impact
  • Designing solutions for a better future
  • Measuring impact and outcomes
Pillar 04 ◇
Leadership Skills
  • Communication and confidence
  • Team collaboration
  • Decision-making
  • Conflict resolution
  • Critical thinking
  • Leading with empathy and integrity
What Students Leave With

For the Résumé —
And Beyond.

01
Project Portfolio
A real AI and systems-thinking project on a live brief — ready for college applications and interviews.
02
Triple Certificate
Joint certification from BIMTECH, Connecting Dreams Foundation, and Global Changemaker Collective USA.
03
Letter of Recommendation
Awarded to top-performing teams by BIMTECH and CDF — a powerful credential for college and scholarship applications.
04
National Peer Network
Connections with high-achieving students from schools across India — peers they will keep for years.
05
Career Clarity
Students leave knowing their strengths, interests, and the skills the future demands — not just a certificate.
06
Startup Ecosystem Access
Direct interaction with founders and mentors from India's leading incubation hubs — insight money cannot buy.
Program Details

Everything,
At a Glance.

Format5-Day Fully Residential Program — twin-sharing rooms
CampusBIMTECH (Birla Institute of Management Technology), Greater Noida, NCR
EligibilityStudents in Classes 9, 10, 11, and 12 — any school, any board, across India
HostConnecting Dreams Foundation — active in 24+ countries with 100+ global fellows
Intl. PartnerGlobal Changemaker Collective, USA
KnowledgeBIMTECH faculty, CDF mentors, and GCC international leaders
IncludedStay, all meals, learning kit, field visit, cultural events, certification
CertificateJoint: BIMTECH + CDF + Global Changemaker Collective USA
Rec. LetterFor top-performing students — from BIMTECH, CDF and GCC
₹22,000
+ applicable taxes · Fully all-inclusive
  • Twin-sharing residential accommodation
  • All meals throughout the program
  • Learning kit and materials
  • Field visit (CDF incubation hub / BIMTECH incubation hub)
  • Cultural events and activities
  • Triple certification
  • Group nominations available (5+ students)
  • NEP 2020 aligned curriculum
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For Schools & Parents

Designed for Classes 9–12.
Curiosity Is the Only Prerequisite.

No prior knowledge of AI or entrepreneurship required. Students from any school, any board, across India are welcome.

01
Visible Outcomes
Students return with portfolio-ready project work and a demonstrable skill set.
02
NEP 2020 Aligned
Program aligns directly with the NEP 2020 competency framework.
03
Group Nominations
Nominate 5 or more students together for cohort benefits.
04
Partner Institution
School recognized as an official ITLB Partner Institution.
05
Stronger Profiles
BIMTECH + CDF + GCC certificate strengthens every student profile.
The Campus

BIMTECH
Greater Noida.

A fully residential experience on the campus of Birla Institute of Management Technology — one of India's leading management institutions. Twin-sharing rooms, full meals, and everything a student needs to focus on the work.

1988 Year Est.
NCR Greater Noida
A++ Institutional Grade
BIMTECH Campus Aerial
Aerial View · Campus
BIMTECH Main Building
Main Building
BIMTECH Facilities
Campus Atrium
Student Life
Student Atrium
Library
Library
Our Partners

Built by Partners Who
Build Leaders.

CDF
Co-Organiser
Connecting Dreams Foundation
Active in 24+ countries with 100+ global fellows. A decade of building changemaker networks across South Asia and beyond. CDF co-organises ITLB 2026 and brings the global network and vision.
BIMTECH
Co-Organiser · Campus Host
BIMTECH, Greater Noida
Birla Institute of Management Technology — a leading Indian management institution co-organising ITLB 2026 and providing residential campus, faculty expertise, and world-class facilities.
GCC
International Partner · USA
Global Changemaker Collective
Working with global leaders, social entrepreneurs, and innovators across the United States and internationally. GCC brings the global lens and international standard to every cohort.
APPLY
Applications Open

The Application Is Not a Test.
It's a Conversation.

ITLB 2026 is a selective, cohort-based program. Apply early. Schools nominating students are recognized as ITLB Partner Institutions.

Open to all schools · All boards · Across India
Question 01
What is one problem in the world that bothers you the most — and why?
Question 02
What is one skill you most want to build in the next two years — and how do you plan to use it?
Contact & Apply
reeti.kulshrestha@bimtech.ac.in
namrata.gogoi@connecting-dreams.org
+91 98104 96526 — Dr. Reeti Kulshrestha
+91 88766 12413 — Namrata Gogoi
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