WHY THIS PROGRAM
SHOULD EXCITE YOU!

Today, young minds have to prepare for jobs that have not yet been created, technologies that have not yet been invented and problems that we don't yet know will arise. An innovation-driven and entrepreneurial mindset is critical to succeed in the complex world we are growing into.

The Zero2Maker program uses a framework developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to get you started on the journey.

Ideate. Create. Play.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Framework

Competencies

Approach

Enablers

Takeaways

INNOVATOR SHOWCASE

Ideas to Action!

Over 2500 young people across 7 countries have been exposed to the Zero2Entrepreneur framework and related programs so far.

Click to view examples of innovations that these interventions have resulted in.

THE EXPERIENCE

Concepts & Tools

Maker Challenges

Maker Fest

Physical kit

Click to sign up for an orientation session
@ 11am IST on 17th April 2021

Can an innovation-driven and entrepreneurial mindset be nurtured?

The Zero2Entrepreneur framework developed by Professor Rajesh Nair as a part of his research at MIT suggests that the answer is YES.

The Zero2Maker program has been developed on this premise. It covers the journey of a young mind from being uninitiated to being immersed in the art and science of making.

Zero

Uninitiated

Maker

Hacks

Things

Feasibility

Innovator

Hacks

Problems

Feasibility &
Desirability

Entrepreneur

Hacks

Opportunities

Feasibility
Desirability &
Viability

ZERO

The uninitiated population, with unrecognized potential.

Maker

The creative thinker and doer who can think outside safe spaces, connect disparate ideas, and design and make things.

INNOVATOR

A Problem Solver Who Can Synthesize Observations And Interactions To Identify Unmet Community Or Human Needs And Create And Validate Desirable Solutions For Social Impact Or Financial Gain.

ENTREPRENEUR

The value creator who converts a problem into a commercial opportunity through creating an organization, a team, suppliers, and sales channels, all from resources that s/he did not have earlier.

ECOSYSTEM

A vibrant community, consisting of makers and entrepreneurs as role models and mentors. The community attracts new candidates and nurtures them to be a pre-entrepreneur. The pre-entrepreneur is someone who has the skillset and mindset required to be an entrepreneur and confidence and aspiration to take the first step. The ecosystem provides the necessary support for participants to learn, fail, and recover on their journey towards becoming successful entrepreneurs.

Professor Rajesh has used the framework and aligned programs to empower
over 2,500 learners in 7 countries. The interventions have resulted in over
25 start-up ventures so far.

2 DAY Zero2Maker
BOOTCAMP

2 day maker workshop. Will introduce students to the maker experience using a STARTER KIT and a set of interesting hands-on exercises.
The session will culminate in a product challenge.

WEEK

01

Zero2Maker PROGRAM

An 8 week virtual series of maker exercises.
4 challenges (1 challenge every 2 weeks).
Students will be provided with a CHALLENGE Kit to enable solution ideation.
Expert mentors will guide students through the exercises.

WEEK

02-09

VIRTUAL AND ON-SITE
MAKER FEST

Students will be presented with a final challenge. They will share their creations and lessons learnt.
Prizes will be awarded for the most innovative creations.
The Maker Fest will be held in both a virtual mode and on-site.

WEEK

WHY THIS PROGRAM SHOULD EXCITE YOU!

Ideate. Create. Play.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Framework

Competencies

Approach

Enablers

Takeaways

INNOVATOR SHOWCASE

Ideas to Action!

THE EXPERIENCE

WHY THIS PROGRAM
SHOULD EXCITE YOU!