Welcome to DS Venturists
Dubai Scholars' flagship inter-school entrepreneurship competition, now proudly entering its 8th cycle.
8th Annual Competition
Join the legacy of innovation and entrepreneurship that has inspired thousands of students.
Corporate Partnerships
Collaborate with leading Dubai businesses and gain invaluable industry exposure.
Multiple Categories
From Founders Forge to Product Reboot, showcase your talents across diverse challenges.
Why Join DS Venturists?
Expert Mentorship
Get guidance from industry professionals and successful entrepreneurs.
Real-World Experience
Work on practical challenges that simulate actual business scenarios.
Networking
Build connections with like-minded innovators and potential collaborators.
Valuable Prizes
Win exciting rewards and recognition for your innovative ideas.
Skill Development
Enhance your problem-solving, presentation, and strategic thinking abilities through hands-on challenges.
Career Opportunities
Gain exposure to potential internships, job opportunities, and entrepreneurial ventures.
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Join us in shaping the future of entrepreneurship.
Competition Categories
Founders Forge
Participants will be presented with pressing global challenges from which they must select one to address through an innovative business idea. Working in teams of 2-4, they will develop and pitch their business concepts to a panel of judges, demonstrating their entrepreneurial vision, strategic thinking, and potential for creating positive impact while building sustainable, profitable ventures.
AdMania
Teams of 2-4 participants will create captivating advertisements to promote a product or service that creates positive social or environmental impact. They will showcase their creativity, marketing acumen, and ability to engage target audiences by producing a promotional video no longer than 1 minute and 30 seconds that demonstrates how brands can authentically connect purpose with profit.
Business Buzz
A high-intensity challenge where teams compete in rapid-fire rounds testing their knowledge of business, economics, current affairs, and entrepreneurship. This category demands quick thinking, broad knowledge, and the ability to perform under pressure.
Product Reboot
Teams take on the role of product strategists and entrepreneurs, breathing new life into failed or outdated products. With limited resources and a live auction twist, participants must create comprehensive business plans to successfully relaunch their chosen product, demonstrating strategic thinking, innovation, and entrepreneurial flair under pressure.
Competition Theme
Where Financial Success Meets Meaningful Impact
The Vision
This year's theme challenges participants to reimagine the fundamental purpose of business in our modern world. We're moving beyond the traditional profit-first mindset to explore how organizations can create sustainable value that benefits both shareholders and society.
What This Means for Participants
Innovation with Impact
Develop business solutions that address real-world challenges while maintaining financial viability.
Stakeholder Value
Consider how your business creates value for customers, employees, communities, and the environment.
Sustainable Growth
Design business models that can scale responsibly and contribute to long-term prosperity.
Measurable Outcomes
Demonstrate how your solution creates both financial returns and positive social/environmental impact.
Future-Ready Solutions
Create innovative approaches that anticipate market trends and technological advancement.
Strategic Excellence
Develop comprehensive strategies that balance profitability with purpose-driven objectives.
Key Questions to Consider
Challenge yourself with these thought-provoking questions
Stakeholder Value
How can your business model create shared value for all stakeholders?
Beyond Financial Metrics
What does "success" look like beyond traditional financial metrics?
Technology & Innovation
How can technology and innovation drive both profit and purpose?
Global Impact
What role does your business play in addressing global challenges?
Impact Measurement
How do you measure and communicate your impact to stakeholders?
Scalability & Sustainability
How can your solution scale sustainably while maintaining its core values?
Application Across Categories
See how our theme applies to each competition category
Founders Forge
Pitch business ideas that address global challenges while demonstrating clear paths to profitability and sustainable growth through innovative solutions.
AdMania
Create campaigns that communicate how brands can authentically connect purpose with profit in their messaging, showcasing positive impact.
Business Buzz
Demonstrate knowledge of businesses that have successfully balanced financial success with meaningful social and environmental impact.
Product Reboot
Redesign existing products to create both commercial value and positive environmental or social impact through strategic innovation.
Ready to Redefine Business Value?
Join us in exploring how the next generation of entrepreneurs can build businesses that profit with purpose
Judges & Sponsors
Something extraordinary is coming... Industry titans and visionary leaders are preparing to unveil themselves as our partners and judges.
🔒 Our Mystery Sponsors
Behind the shadows, powerful organizations are aligning with our mission. Their identities remain veiled... for now.
🏆 Title Sponsors - CLASSIFIED
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A legendary organization of immense influence. Known for shaping the future of business and innovation. Identity: TOP SECRET.
🎯 Category Sponsors - UNDER WRAPS
FOUNDERS FORGE - CLASSIFIED
An entity of great power backing sustainable innovation. Their true identity remains shrouded in mystery...
ADMANIA - CONCEALED
A creative powerhouse lurking in the shadows of brand innovation. Soon to be unveiled...
BUSINESS BUZZ - HIDDEN
Knowledge titans watching from the darkness. Their expertise will soon illuminate our competition.
PRODUCT REBOOT - ENCRYPTED
Innovation masters operating behind the veil. Their revolutionary support remains classified.
🤝 Supporting Partners - IN THE SHADOWS
PHANTOM SUPPORTER #1
A silent guardian of entrepreneurial dreams. Operating from the shadows to empower young minds.
ENIGMATIC ALLY #2
Their identity concealed, their support unwavering. The truth will be revealed when the time is right.
🎭 The Enigmatic Panel
Legends walk among us... but their faces remain hidden. Industry titans, visionaries, and masterminds have agreed to judge, but their identities are locked in the vault of secrets.
⚔️ Founders Forge - The Shadow Council
THE ENTREPRENEUR
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A legend whose ventures have shaped industries. Their expertise in sustainable innovation is unmatched, but their name... remains classified. [REDACTED FOR SECURITY]
THE INNOVATOR
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Technology visionary operating from the digital shadows. Their innovations have disrupted markets worldwide. Identity: [CONFIDENTIAL CLEARANCE REQUIRED]
🎨 AdMania - The Creative Phantom
THE MASTERMIND
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Award-winning creative genius whose campaigns have moved mountains and hearts. Their identity is as carefully crafted as their legendary work. [ARTIST PROTECTION PROTOCOL ACTIVE]
🧠 Business Buzz - The Knowledge Sage
THE ORACLE
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Repository of infinite business wisdom. They see trends before they form and opportunities where others see obstacles. Their knowledge is legendary, their identity... priceless. [WISDOM VAULT SEALED]
🔧 Product Reboot - The Innovation Ghost
THE ARCHITECT
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Master of transformation, sculptor of sustainable futures. They turn outdated concepts into revolutionary products. Their methods are legendary, their identity... encrypted. [INNOVATION PROTOCOL CLASSIFIED]
Registration Information
Eligibility Criteria
Grade Requirements
Must be enrolled in Years 9-13 (Grades 8-12)
Location
Must be a student in the UAE
Team Formation
Teams must consist of 2-4 members
Important Information
- Event Date: October 4th, 2025
- All team members must be from the same school
- Each team must have a designated teacher supervisor
- Registration deadline: September 20th, 2025
- Limited spots available - register early!
Meet the Team
Reyaansh Dugad
President
"Leadership is not about being in charge. It's about taking care of those in your charge." As the President of DS Venturists, I am committed to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among young minds.
Vision: To transform DS Venturists into a global platform for young entrepreneurs.
Mahin Kashyap
Chief Tech Strategist
Samara Deshnoor
Head of PR
Tanisha Khanna
Head of Operations
Vishaka Nankani
Head of Logistics
Hardik Kumar
Head of Marketing
Zaheera Raj
Creative Director
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